A newbie needs help
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A newbie needs help
I am finishing the binding on my first quilt with invisible thread from my lqs; however, after sewing a couple of inches, the bobbin thread jams up and i have to stop to "free" the quilt from machine with a seam ripper! When i test the stiching on scraps, no problem. I am using a singer scholastic 5523. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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I think I've read on the board to use the invisible thread only in the top part and use regular thread in the bobbin. That's how I do it and I'm only using a basic Brother machine. Good luck and keep us posted!
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I am finishing the binding on my first quilt with invisible thread from my lqs; however, after sewing a couple of inches, the bobbin thread jams up and i have to stop to "free" the quilt from machine with a seam ripper! When i test the stiching on scraps, no problem. I am using a singer scholastic 5523. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Use regular thread. There's no real reason to sew binding on with invisible thread.
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I hate using invisible thread so no help here. It would probably work fine with the newer threads and my new machine but I just can't make myself do it. I guess I have an invisible phobia! I will leave the advice to the experts.
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I have used invisible thread in the bobbin with success. You may have to adjust the tension as it is a bit fussy. Try rethreading the machine or rewinding the bobbin as invisible thread has a tendency to stretch when used.
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I never use invisible thread...it is basically fine gauge fishing line and that stuff can cut thru metal...there are many wonderful thread out there that do not damage your machine...as a repairman...
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