using invisible thread.
09-09-2010, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dungeonquilter
Look at the content of the thread. You will have better results with a poly thread than with a nylon thread.
Oh, thanks for that tidbit!
I haven't used invisible yet, but asked at a local quilt shop recently and she said she likes YLI the best. She also said to use a #60 needle since the invisible is smaller than 50wt cotton. And not use invisible in the bobbin.
09-09-2010, 11:19 AM
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you may also have to slow down abit using it...i had problems with it breaking constantly until i slowed down, it seems to not stretch as much if you slow your machine down...so slow but sure should get your banner done!
09-09-2010, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Deecee
Do a search on invisible thread on this forum - you will find lots of advice.
I found that laying the thread in a jar behind my machine helped to prevent it springing off the spool and tangling around the spool holder. Also loosening the top tension is necessary otherwise the thread seems to drag and stretch and breaks before you realise what is happening.
I used it in the top only with 100% cotton in the bobbin.
Good luck - Once you sort out what suits your machine you should be fine.
I found that laying the thread in a jar behind my machine helped to prevent it springing off the spool and tangling around the spool holder. Also loosening the top tension is necessary otherwise the thread seems to drag and stretch and breaks before you realise what is happening.
I used it in the top only with 100% cotton in the bobbin.
Good luck - Once you sort out what suits your machine you should be fine.
09-09-2010, 11:52 AM
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I took a machine quilting class, and the teacher suggested taping a safety pin to the back of the machine in two places -- where the spool would normally sit and then closer to the needle. The hole in the "wrong" end of the pin becomes your thread guide. Just tape the pin so that the hole is above the body of the machine and run the invisible thread through the hole in the safety pin, rather than using the thread quides on the machine. This keeps the thread from slipping off the thread guides, and it reduces stretching. Also, if your thread is on a cone, use one of those cone nets to help the thread come off the cone smoothly.
09-09-2010, 12:25 PM
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I have never used invisible thread. Let us know how it turns out!
Originally Posted by chamby
I am going to have to use invisible thread for the first time. I am hemming a hugh banner for some friends. There are so many colors because the banner is a picture of them. What brands are the best to use, will it work okay in my home sewing machine? Most of all how do you use this stuff? I have to have the banner finished by Thursday evening. So not much time for expermenting. Need quick help. Also I do not want to mess with the tension on my bobbin case. I did this one time and ended having to buy another one at $8 a pop.
09-09-2010, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluphrog
I took a machine quilting class, and the teacher suggested taping a safety pin to the back of the machine in two places -- where the spool would normally sit and then closer to the needle. The hole in the "wrong" end of the pin becomes your thread guide. Just tape the pin so that the hole is above the body of the machine and run the invisible thread through the hole in the safety pin, rather than using the thread quides on the machine. This keeps the thread from slipping off the thread guides, and it reduces stretching. Also, if your thread is on a cone, use one of those cone nets to help the thread come off the cone smoothly.
09-09-2010, 02:21 PM
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Yea, I am finally finished hemming the banner on all four sides. Only had the thread to know up on me twice. Thats when I discovered I needed to use the taller quart jar. I had to go really slow as well. It was not bad, but not my favorite thing to sew with. Also this thread is very expensive. I told my family they had better leave that one alone. thanks everyone for all of your wonderful advise. It sure saved me a lot of headaches.
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