nancys13 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 When I use my So Fine variegated thread, I get a lot of thread breakage. It seems to occur when the thread is coming off the bottom of the spool, as if the thread gets caught up down there and won't unwind well. The cone shape is a little different that my glide cones. Would a horizontal thread cone holder help? Or am I totally off base as to why this is happening? If I stand behind the machine and gently "help" the thread along, everything goes fine. Any help would be appreciated. I would like to use more variegated thread and I have a number of spools of So Fine. thanks, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueD Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Cross wound spools should have the thread pull off the top. Straight wound spools should have thread pull off the side of the spool. Have you tried a thread net? Or possibly silicone thread conditioner like Sewers Aid? If you’re on a longarm machine, stick a small piece of batting in the first thread guide above your spool. It shouldn’t be tight - just to take up some space so the thread can’t jump around in that guide. Sue dbams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancys13 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thanks for the reply. I do have the small piece of batting in the thread guide. The spools are cross wound. But, I haven't tried a thread conditioner. I will certainly give that a try! Nancy dbams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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