TUTORIAL – TROUBLE SHOOTING METALLIC THREAD

TUTORIAL – TROUBLE SHOOTING METALLIC THREAD

If you've never tried metallic thread here are some tips.

Always start with a design that just has a small section you will use metallic thread for. If you have, or can make one, choose a one color design that is just a block or a few lines and a small solid area.
First try the metallic thread without changing any settings from your regular ones but change to a new needle, the size you usually use. If the thread breaks often or causes other problems, continue reading.
Record how many stitches get stitched before making any changes.
For the next try, change the needle to either a metallic needle or a 90/14. Record the number of stitches before any breaks.
If you still have breakage, try loosening your tension just a little. If it breaks, try choosing a slightly tighter tension - I've found this often works well on my machines.
Use a thread net on your spool. If possible, use a thread holder that you can place far away from the machine. Sometimes you can even place the cone on the floor and run it through a thread holder on the table next to the machine. The idea is to let the thread have plenty of room to twirl around without kinking.
Slow down your machine! I have run our metallic as high as 800 spm (stitches per minute) using my regular 75/11 needle. But I was testing so I don't recommend that! I would suggest dropping 50 spm at a time and test in between. You want to find the best combination of speed and running well.

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