Does anyone have problems with embroidery thread fraying?

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04-22-2012, 07:55 PM

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CoyoteQuilts

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Location: Tennessee

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I had this problem with all of the embroidery thread on my Brother 2002D.... I switched to topstitch needles and Poof! problem 99% gone. I still have some problems occasionally, but not every 10 stitches.... It is because there is a larger eye and longer/deeper scarf (slit down the front of needles) that creates less friction and less pull on the thread.

04-22-2012, 08:06 PM

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DebbyT

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Grawn, Michigan

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Originally Posted by Nanamoms

I use the Large EYE Organ needles with my Brother PE700II and it eliminates the shredding issue. My Brother does not LIKE Sulky or Coats & Clark brand. I used Mettler, PolyX, MetroEM and Arc thread. Brothers don't seem to like rayon thread at all but I can use it with a thread net. Another tip is to use a thread stand which gives the thread a longer distance to travel and keeps breaking to a minimum.

For a FMQ class I attended, one of the items on the supplies list was 'Topstich or Metallica' size 12 new needle. They have a long grove for the thread to follow and a large hole. The instructor explained the the thread has less resistance and also does not loop or catch like the needles with smaller holes. When I used this needle for the first time, I was amazed at the difference. No fraying or breaking.