Metallic Thread Problem
#1
I am free motion quilting a wall hanging and using metallic thread. The thread keeps breaking, It becomes thin and then breaks while going through the eye of the needle. Does anyone know what size needle I should probably use which I'm sure I'm not. Or any other little tricks
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Karen
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Karen
#2
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Originally Posted by Love2Quilt
I am free motion quilting a wall hanging and using metallic thread. The thread keeps breaking, It becomes thin and then breaks while going through the eye of the needle. Does anyone know what size needle I should probably use which I'm sure I'm not. Or any other little tricks
Thanks
Karen
Thanks
Karen
This site has lots of info:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...es.html?cat=46
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Pensacola FL
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The only trick I have found that works for me is puting the metalic thred in the bobin and a solid that is similar on top like white for silver or tan for gold. then just put the top on bottom and quilt like you normaly would. try it on a sample pice some machines are more fussy and it still dosn't work.
#6
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Southeast Iowa
Posts: 428
Karen, I too experienced breaking of the Metallic thread due to the friction that builds up with metal threads rubbing on the metal needle. Yes a larger needle would help, also I had to learn to slow down. The Metallic Needle has a larger eye and is coated with Teflon to reduce this buildup of heat and it is also more expensive. The size is 80/20. Try this size first and see if it helps.
#8
I had the same problem. My LQS sold me the special needles for metallic thread and also a liquid that I squeezed out, right on the spool of thread. Unfortunately, I am at work right now, and that product is at home, so I can't tell you the name of it. But those two things solved my problems.
#10
Expert advice that worked for me:
Superior Threads GUARANTEES our metallic threads will work in your machine. Follow these two simple guidelines:
1. Use a Superior Topstitch #90/14 needle with metallic thread.
2. Adjust the top tension all the way down to a "1."
See video about using metallic thread in your sewing machine, no matter which brand. http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/chapter1/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/chapter1/
Superior Threads GUARANTEES our metallic threads will work in your machine. Follow these two simple guidelines:
1. Use a Superior Topstitch #90/14 needle with metallic thread.
2. Adjust the top tension all the way down to a "1."
See video about using metallic thread in your sewing machine, no matter which brand. http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/chapter1/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/chapter1/
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