GrammieJan

D​oes anyone else have this problem? When I use the small cone type of thread and finish the line of sewing, then clip the thread, both threads go curly. It is hard to get them to stay straight without holding them down.

ILoveToQuilt

Is the thread coming off the spool in the correct direction? This sometimes happens to me if I've put the spool/cone on the pin backwards or upside down. Just a thought...

Anita

Onebyone

I had this problem too. I put the thread spool on a thread stand so the thread was coming off the top of the spool and no more curly thread. This is the best thread stand I have used and I've used a lot of them. http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...thread-holder/

luana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.

Prism99

Great video. Thanks!

GrammieJan

[QUOTE=luana;6595690]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the link, the video was interesting, and so were others I watched which were made by the same person. However, it did not help my situation. I already have a built in thread stand on my machine (Brother 1500). Also I have a spool cap on top of my spool of thread which holds the spool steady while thread is coming off. My thread looks more like a spool but the thread is cross-wound, therefore acts like a cone. (Aurifil). Thanks for all replies, offers of help, I appreciate them.

TerraLeigh

Grammie Jan did you ever find a solution to your thread curling? Im having the same problem.. [QUOTE=GrammieJan;6599350]

GrammieJan

TerraLeigh, I'm not sure, but it might have been that particular cone of thread. On my next cone I had no real problem. I'm sorry you are having that problem too. It was so curly, reminded me of getting a new perm.