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Subject: Swimsuit frustrations


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 08:53:54 06/09/09 Tue
Author Host/IP: 74-32-217-116.dr01.lhcy.az.frontiernet.net/74.32.217.116

I am having the worse time with two and 4 way stretch swimsuit type material. My thread constantly wants to bunch and break. I've tried a cotton and a poly/cotton blend. Is there a specific type of thread that works better than another. Could it be the needle. What point and size. I also get missed stitches. I have the same issue when sewing on the dotted metallic materials too. But I assumed that was the material (the metallics cutting into the thread). Help.. Help.... Before I pull my hair out!! Thanks in advance for any help!

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[> Subject: definately use a ball point needle! And I use zig zag stitch on my swimwuits.


Author:
Cindy lou (lil-queeny)
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Date Posted: 11:23:26 06/09/09 Tue
Author Host/IP: ip68-0-48-139.no.no.cox.net/68.0.48.139

I usually set my stitch length at about medium to smaller size zig zag. Set both the length and width to about the same size. I also use just regular old polyester/cotton thread. And I've learned along the way to stay far away from the fabrics that have any kind of spangles/sequins glued on. The glue gums up the needle and it makes the thread bunch and break like crazy! Hope this helps you out! If not you can always email me or call mea at 985-758-1751 anytime, I'd be gald to help you out!!

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