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Old 02-10-2009, 10:38 AM
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This post, and the responces ..
The perfect example of browsing. I love this board! It teaches and helps so very much !

I am hard copying this post for later reference. I feel like I have just taken a class in clear thread.

Wow ! Thanks for the post and thank you all for the help - great it was not a private message.. We all can learn !!

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Old 02-10-2009, 11:09 AM
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I can use all the help I can get, so I figure others are the same way! :lol:
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:42 PM
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Sorry I haven't been back in here... Sewer's ease is liquid you put along in a thin line along the thread edgeon maybe two sides. It's a lubricant that eases the thread unrolling process. Using metallic threads is where I came up with it first.

Helps to stop the thread from breaking and stretching, Eases the thread transtion throughthe needle etc....
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:45 PM
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Sewers aid is what I use. Sorry and I see others have answered for me. Thank you. Been gone... I only use it prior to starting with it but if you will be sewing a lot then adding some more would help.
http://www.sailrite.com/Sewers-Aid-L...&category=7273
Here is a site you can go and see what the product looks like. I have used it in my bobbin without having any issues. The only thing that might be an issue is if you iron over the thread. You could melt it.
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:59 PM
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I know! Everyone has been so great!! My husband thinks I keep asking questions but I told him it's just all different people answering my one question! I've learned so much and I only have 2 more stars left on the girls quilt but haven't figured out the binding color yet. The boys quilt is going to go sooo much smoother thanks to all of you!
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Old 02-10-2009, 07:08 PM
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make a tiny sock like from fabric with a hole for thread to come thru place over spool helps keep it from unraveling. or use mono-poly from superior threads, its great I use it om my quilting machine with no problems
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Old 02-11-2009, 08:13 PM
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Try using the invisible thread vertical instead of horizontal. This worked for me.
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Old 02-14-2009, 10:16 PM
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That was the first thing I suggested. Use your metallic thread spool holder or if you have another spool holder, use the invisible thread on it. I have nad no problem since doing that. I also prefer the Polyester over the nylon, it is softer & the cut ends don't 'pick'! I use Sulky polyester & the only trouble I have is being able to see it!!! :oops: Itherwise, it's great!
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Old 02-14-2009, 11:39 PM
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It makes a difference which way your spool of thread goes on your machine . I have an old singer , thread sits vertical. No problem . I have a singer sew simple , horizontal spool pin , tangles , winds around everything !!!! Which way does your spool fit on your machine ? Upright works best . Annie
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:24 AM
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Since I have retired and don't need to dress "up" everyday I find that your idea for the "thread sock" is a great way to use some of my unused knee high stockings. I cut them into about 3 sections and discard the thicker part that belongs at the knee. They can work as thread nets on your serger cones too.
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