White thread
03-03-2011, 05:25 PM
#41
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Hi Darlene. For some reason I do not understand but for less mess andbetter sewing the thread on the top and the one in the bobbin Must be the same; I perfer all purpose for hand sewing but for the actual hand Quilting its a lot better to use Quilting thread as its treaded and is stiffer and easy to thread. Also it helps prevent tangles in the thread. Hope this will help you.
03-03-2011, 06:47 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by nisubaker
How do you use those big cones on a normal machine, when they are too big for the bobbin spool?
I put cones in a weighted coffee can behind the machine. Tried 2 different stands, one wooden, the other flimsy metal - neither worked for me
03-03-2011, 07:32 PM
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I have a can of silicone spray that I get from marathon threads...whenever I get a spool that is not playing well, I give it a little spray of silicone..Sometimes the threads are dry and brittle...The spray helps a lot...
03-03-2011, 07:49 PM
#45
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I guess I need to pay more attention to exactly how my thread is behaving. I have a variety of differnt thread, Gutterman, Mettler, C&C, Superior (which I haven't tried yet), Sulky, Robison-anton (haven't tried yet), Dual Duty, Aurifil (didn't know I had any until I just checked!) and a host of others that are quite old. I buy it when I see it on sale. The only thing I have noticed about thread is that my Janome doesn't like different thread top and bottom. Other than that ... I need to pay more attention.
Will definately start paying more attention to the thread I use.
Will definately start paying more attention to the thread I use.
03-03-2011, 07:49 PM
#46
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I have heard several sewing machine repair people say Coats & clarks is terrible for your machine. They say not to use it at all. I like to use Aurifil for my bobbin and Gutterman or Aurifil for the top.
03-03-2011, 08:34 PM
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i use dual duty and have never had a problem with it , but i did see on this forum not to long ago someone said they have changed there thread and some peoplle were having a problem with it , so far i am good with it
03-03-2011, 09:32 PM
#48
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Originally Posted by katiescraftshop
I prefer gutermann thread. It seems to leave less fibers in my machine.
Gutermann has never failed me.
03-03-2011, 10:07 PM
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i read the posts and they appeared to stray from the original question. white thread on top and dark on bottom.
I don't believe the brand of thread makes any difference in a situation like this. One must be able to set tension exact to prevent this and would depend on a lot of factors - machine; how much thickness, pressure on the feet etc.
So I don't believe just changing thread will solve the problem.
I don't believe the brand of thread makes any difference in a situation like this. One must be able to set tension exact to prevent this and would depend on a lot of factors - machine; how much thickness, pressure on the feet etc.
So I don't believe just changing thread will solve the problem.
03-03-2011, 10:23 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by Darlene
What brand of thread do you use when making blocks with white thread? I tried using Dual Duty white all purpose and it pulls up from the bottom bobbin If I use a different color in the top it still pulls up tightly. I also have adjusted the tension and it doesn't help. I have been using light brown for both top and bottom thread and no problems at all and it is Dual Duty also.
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