Embroidery
#1
I just bought a used Brother sewing and embroidery machine the se-270d. I got a REALLY good deal so please no I hate this machine :) I did read the reviews and saw a lot of good and a lot of bad. Anyways I was wondering why do i have to use embroidery thread? I mean does it really not work? Just curious. I have one color of embroidery thread thus far and am very impatient to try something else. I plan on buying a set of thread on ebay but in the mean time would regular thread work? Just curious as to what would happen. Thanks!
#5
I did a Hummell embroidered quilt and I used Mettler Metrosene. It's 100% polyester. The Hummell figurines are not shiny, so it called for a thread that was not shiny. I have even used 12 weight heavy thread for embroidering red work designs. I've used yarn in the bobbin for bobbin work (I have a special bobbin holder. Use what you want.
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I use whatever thread I have for my Brother SE350 even surger thread works just fine. You may have to fiddle with the top tension a bit but it is great. I love my machine. I do suggest bottom line thread in the bobbin as it goes such a long ways!
#8
Thank you thank you thank you. That is what I wanted to hear! Everything you read online said that you had to use only embroidery thread, I really didn't get why though. I am glad you all know so much! Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
I just bought a used Brother sewing and embroidery machine the se-270d. I got a REALLY good deal so please no I hate this machine :) I did read the reviews and saw a lot of good and a lot of bad. Anyways I was wondering why do i have to use embroidery thread? I mean does it really not work? Just curious. I have one color of embroidery thread thus far and am very impatient to try something else. I plan on buying a set of thread on ebay but in the mean time would regular thread work? Just curious as to what would happen. Thanks!
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