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Originally Posted by Prism99 (Post 5054407)

Is the thread on a spool or a cone? I use YLI nylon monofilament on a cone (bigger than spools) and use a thread net over it. (Thread nets are often sold for serger cones.)

I also place the cone in a small glass jar behind the machine and use an "outrigger" on my machine's spool pin, which basically is just a stick with a hole in each end; one hole goes over the spool pin, and I thread the thread though the other hole. This keeps the first thread feed a little away from the machine.

For nylon thread, it's important to reduce your upper tension because nylon is stretchy. Also, when you fill the bobbin, go slowly so you do not stretch the monofilament on the bobbin. Also, especially if you have a plastic bobbin, fill the bobbin only 3/4ths full; otherwise you may be putting enough thread on the bobbin to distort the bobbin's shape.

You really do not want to use a thicker nylong thread as it will be like fishing line in the quilt! However, you may find it easier to switch to a polyester invisible thread. These are thicker than nylon monofilament but can be easier to use.

Aside from using the thread net, I think the real key to using invisible thread is to purchase 100% polyester rather than nylon. At least that was the saving grace for me.

I had this same problem until I taped (painters tape) a safety pin on the back right side of my machine, put the
thread spool in a small glass or cup behind the machine and thread the spool first thru the little circle part of the
pin, then thread thru the machine in the normal way. This worked for me. I can't find the polyester clear thread,
anyone know where to get that online?

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Originally Posted by kat13 (Post 5056319)

I bought mine at a LQS. What I've got is SULKY, 100% polyester, spool of 2200 yards (2000 m.) I paid about $10 at the LQS, but I'm guessing JoAnn's would be a bit cheaper, specially with a coupon.

Note on spool label says to use t 75-90 top stitch needle.

Thanks GrannieAnnie, I'm going to try this! I like that you don't have to worry about it melting when ironing too!

I put my spool of thread on my cone holder also. I had the same problem with the sewing machine holder that was horizontal. As soon as I put it vertical no more problems.

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Originally Posted by kat13 (Post 5056319)

Jo ann's now carries poly invisable look near the emrboidery threads. Its a Sulky product.

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Originally Posted by kat13 (Post 5056502)

Thanks GrannieAnnie, I'm going to try this! I like that you don't have to worry about it melting when ironing too!

True! I'd forgotten that