Best thread for FW 221
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Best thread for FW 221
I am wondering what the best thread and size spool for a FW 221 is to sew with? I find that when I use a large spool the tread breaks while sewing and I have no problem when using the small thin spools. Has anyone encountered this and is it a tension adjustment that is needed?
#2
I just had that happen when I was at class yesterday. Next time i will try a smaller spool.
for one of my machines with a short spool holder, i put an empty green skinny plastic spool in the hole that seems to help keep it on the machine.
for one of my machines with a short spool holder, i put an empty green skinny plastic spool in the hole that seems to help keep it on the machine.
#3
I've not had any problems with the thread breaking, so you might want to check how you're threading it and how tight your tension is.
I have only used Aurifil in my FW, and she seems to adore it. I plan to try a bunch of Connecting Threads thread I got for Christmas once my current projects move on.
I have only used Aurifil in my FW, and she seems to adore it. I plan to try a bunch of Connecting Threads thread I got for Christmas once my current projects move on.
#4
there is a wooden dowel (not sure if that is how you spell it) you can purchase at quilt stores that will fit over the spool pin. I have used Coats and Clark cotton.
Today my granddaughter and I both quilted on FW's.
Today my granddaughter and I both quilted on FW's.
#6
Mine likes every thread I have used. I cut a sonic straw about 4-5" long and put it over the spool holder and place my connecting threads spool on and never have any problems. (I am sure any straw would work-just like the red fat sonic straw. :>)
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