Amythyst02

So taking your advice about the needle, I checked and of course I do not have one. So rather than jumping in my car and rushing to JoAnn's which is a good drive away, I called. And they don't have them!!!! Glad I did not just hop right over there. Going to check the LQS this morning, other wise I am going to have to order it online. I am amazed JoAnn's does not have them. I will order some sew slick too, since I am probaby going to have to order online,

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help!!

Krystyna

Use a metallic needle for a start. Then be sure to use a bit of Sewer's Aid - a drop on the spool and a scant drop on the needle.

callen

I was also told by someone in retail (LQS) that you need a metallic needle for metallic thread. I agree, I believe they are coated with teflon to prevent fraying (your problem), so would be worth a try.

Dodie

I always had trouble with metalic thread until I found the yenmet brand my machines love it and it sews so smooth expensive but if you like metalic it is worth the price

Pieces2

Have you tried changing the position of your thread? I used gold metallic thread and used the thread spool in a vertical position. Also used a organ needle I use for machine embroidery. A bigger eye on the needle prevents less friction and less breakage. Sewing slower may help prevent breakage as well. (?)

helenquilt

Just finished as small thread painting. I used a blue-jean needle in my Bernia (size 16) didn't have any problem. I did loosen the tension some since the bottom doesn't show. It was cheap thread.

darleneerickson

Have you ttried Sewer's Aid" - I get it at Joann's and put it on the thread when I am having trouble with a certain thread - usually helps a lot.

LindaR

large eye needle and thread must be feeding in the upright position, not laying horizonal....see if that works

Barb in Louisiana

I want to thank all you ladies for the tips about metallic thread. It has really opened my eyes to possibilities with my embroidery. Have a great day!

grann of 6

If you have an electronic machine DO NOT USE SEWERS AID! This was told to me by my dealer AND the repair lady.

Last week I was making a table runner, also with gold metallic running through it, and using metallic thread. It didn't matter how many times I re-threaded, changed to a top-stitching needle, and on and on, I still had difficulty. I finally set the table runner aside and started on a new runner, using gold color rayon Sulky thread, had absolutely NO problems on that one. No more metallic for me EVER. And this was Sulky metallic too.