Embroidering with metallic thread. Any tips?
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Embroidering with metallic thread. Any tips?
I am trying to embroider with silver metallic thread. I am using a metallic needle but my thread keeps getting hung up and breaking. Any tips on how to embroider successfully with metallic thread? TIA
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I stitch as slowly as possible. If I am using my embroidery machine I cannot do anything about it. I stay with a size 14 topstitch needle for the best results. Metallic threads can be tricky. I stay with Sulky for metallic embroidery thread.
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How is the spool wound?
You want to use a thread stand so the thread can un-wind without kinks. Make sure the stand is not near the hand-wheel of your machine.
I use a microtex 80/12. When I use a thread stand, I bring the thread through the bobbin winder guide on the top of the machine.
Look under the video tabs here; needles, metallic, and thread twist
https://www.superiorthreads.com/
ETA: Yes, I agree, slow the machine down also.
You want to use a thread stand so the thread can un-wind without kinks. Make sure the stand is not near the hand-wheel of your machine.
I use a microtex 80/12. When I use a thread stand, I bring the thread through the bobbin winder guide on the top of the machine.
Look under the video tabs here; needles, metallic, and thread twist
https://www.superiorthreads.com/
ETA: Yes, I agree, slow the machine down also.
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Some time ago I had a Embroidery instructor tell me to turn the spool upside down when you use it. Something about how the fibers are spun for metallic threads..... I also agree with the other advice you have been given so hopefully one of those, or all, will help.
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All the tips given are very good. One thing I'd like to add, is that I've used Sewer's Aid on the thread spool with very good results. It takes very little, and makes the thread smoother running through the machine. Solved a lot of headaches for me when I used this, in addition to using a thread stand.
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