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Subject: Black Thread Type Author: Anonymous [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:18:40 03/15/02 Fri In reply to: 's message, "Thread/Needle Tips" on 12:20:32 03/06/02 Wed Does anyone have any tips on how to embroider with black thread. The problem we have been having is it snagging and breaking very easily. We have tried practically every brand on the market. We have been told that black is the most dyed colour so the thread fibre has taken more abuse. Any ideas? Replies -I use Madeira and have never had a problem -try using a polyester embroidery thread instead of rayon. It snags less. I use Madeira brand as well., -This is my area of expertise as I used to teach decorative sewing with metallic/decorative threads. You have to make sure that your machine is clean--the bobbin area needs to be cleaned often as it collects lint and metallic fibers from applique. You need to check your bobbin and stitch plate for burrs as well--every time you run over a pin, you run the danger of creating a scratch or a nick in these areas. You can get emery cloth at the hardware store to take care of these problems. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: How much to buy Author: Anonymous [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:33:58 03/15/02 Fri About how many meters of thread does it take to applique and embroider a solo dress? I want to order enough so that it all comes from the same dye lot. Replies: -Are you talking about hand or machine embroidering? For one dress, 1000m spool (machine) of each color should be plenty. If you are hand embroidering, get 5 - 6 skeins of each color. -There are so many variables that it is almost impossible to give an actual recommendation. The size of the dress, amount of embroidery, width of the stitching line, and number of colors all must be factored in before making a recommendation. The best solution is often to purchase the maximum amount you could imagine needing, plus 10% from a store that would allow you to return unused, unopened spools of thread. That way you are assured that the dye lots match, while not having to pay for unused thread. -I am currently working on a dress for my daughter, a complex design -- all applique outlined in black, and have already used 4 1000 yard spools, and I'm about 2/3 done. This dress is for a 5'4" tall 12 year old who wears a size 7-9 in most clothes, so I'd consider it a "medium" size dress. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]