metallic thread
09-08-2011, 09:20 AM
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On hand work, take a damp sponge and run the thread through it and always work with short length.
On the sewing machine, I always use a Hortizon thread holder at the back of the machine. You have to remember that when you take the thread off the top of a spool, it will want to curl and that is what causes the problems. Also, never buy cheap metallic thread, always use a large eye needle and sew slow, top tension loosen at least 1 to 2 #.
I use it in my serger and have done a lot of thread painting and never had problems. But, you just can't go fast. Change needles often.
On the sewing machine, I always use a Hortizon thread holder at the back of the machine. You have to remember that when you take the thread off the top of a spool, it will want to curl and that is what causes the problems. Also, never buy cheap metallic thread, always use a large eye needle and sew slow, top tension loosen at least 1 to 2 #.
I use it in my serger and have done a lot of thread painting and never had problems. But, you just can't go fast. Change needles often.
09-08-2011, 09:20 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by JanetM
Try using a metallica needle, or a 90/14 topstitch needle. They have a larger eye so they don't cause as much friction on the thread.
Also have the spool standing upright, lower your upper thread tension slightly, and try bypassing the last thread guide just above the needle.
Start with the needle change, and placing the thread in a upright position, and do a test. If the thread is still breaking try the tension fix and thread guide bypass.
ditto
Also, always reduce your speed when stitching with specialty threads.
Also have the spool standing upright, lower your upper thread tension slightly, and try bypassing the last thread guide just above the needle.
Start with the needle change, and placing the thread in a upright position, and do a test. If the thread is still breaking try the tension fix and thread guide bypass.
ditto
Also, always reduce your speed when stitching with specialty threads.
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