Gutermann thread problem
#12
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Keene, New Hampshire
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I don't know what my machines think, but I do not like Gutterman - it has a stiffness to my touch.
I'm devoted to Aurifil and Prescencia for top thread and Bottom Line in the bobbin (it lasts forever).
I'm devoted to Aurifil and Prescencia for top thread and Bottom Line in the bobbin (it lasts forever).
#13
I used to buy it, and have lots of it, but since I tried Connecting Threads "Essentials" cotton thread, I can really see a difference-I love the CT thread! Last night, I ran out of the color I was using, so dug into my G. and started to sew a straight seam, and noticed a bit of looping about every 5 or 6 stitches on the back, and the stitches seamed a bit wavy. I had the same needle, same tension, etc. Put another color of CT thread on, and NO problem. It sews like a dream. I am thru with G. thread. It is almost like it is slippery in the cotton fibers, and the CT thread just fits like a glove in the threads. I noticed in top stitching as well, the CT thread makes such nice smooth even stitches compared to the G. thread.
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Enid, OK
Posts: 8,273
different machines like different threads, different threads, like different needles...it is a fine balance that only YOU can make between your machine, the needles you use and the threads!
I love Guterman, but have switched to Aurifil as more of my machines like that better!
I love Guterman, but have switched to Aurifil as more of my machines like that better!
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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I have also had a lot of trouble with Gutermann thread, but I didn't realise it was the thread that was causing the problems until I bought a new sewing machine. (by the way I did need a new machine). The thread in my sewing machine was getting in a knot and looking as if the tension was not right, although it had been fine until I changed thread and put the Gutermann thread in. After trying all kinds of adjustments I finally decided that my machine had broken completely and went out to buy a new machine. I transferred the thread on to my new machine and filled the bobbin up. I was devastated when my new sewing machine was showing the same symptoms as my old one. I was just about to take it back to the shop when I just thought that as one last try, that I would change the thread on top and in the bobbin. My machine worked perfectly after that! I will not be buying any more Gutermann thread again.
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