joivey

I am putting machine embroidery on microsuede and am having problems with the thread (Floriani) splitting and fraying and also with thread nests. I am using a size 14 machine embroidery needle.....do I need a different size needle, or do you have other suggestions. I am using a medium weight tear away stabilizer and hooping the stabilizer only.
Thank you for your help.
Jo Ann

calla

Have you stitched that design before on woven fabric? The microsuede has a little nap doesn't it? What about a water soluable stabilizer on the top, you could just peal it away especially if it is old and dryed out. Are you using a new needle? calla

joivey

Needle is not always new. I am making about 75 drawstring bags/month and embroidering the name of a hospital on them. Thanks for your reply.
Jo Ann

Cari-in-Oly

You could try using a #14 sharp. Embroidery needles are similar to universal sewing needles in that they have a slightly rounded tip. I've had almost no stitch issues with my machines since I started using Organ sharps.

Cari

Kristi.G

I agree that you should try sharps. I was recently experiencing lots of problems which were all resolved by using size 14 microtex needles.

QuiltMom2

Love those Microtex needles!

joivey

Thank you so much.....I will follow your suggestions.
Jo Ann