arrrrggg! My machine hates metalic thread. I tried to do some FSL in metalic and it kept breaking threads and needles. It's not the designs because they stitch out great in reg. thread uggg.

99.5% of machines hate metalic thread, LOL *****

All the things these girls have mention and then something else I've heard is that when purchasing metalic thread take a minute and unwind about 12 - 15 inches. Let it hang down and then grab the end and pull it back up to the spool. If it hangs straight and does not spiral back on itself, it should be easier to work with.

Do as Bikermom tells you. Me I put the thread stand as far away from the machine as possible but still where ican see it. the problem with most metallics is they will kink either just before feeding into machine or after they are in channel in machine this causes the breaking of thread & needles. the packing peanut or small piece of styrofoam is a Godsend.

I think all the TIPS I would have shared with you - have been covered - happy stitiching.

watch this short video for a tip on using a packing peanut and some other solutions.

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2010

D Jones is always a good source.

Follow the advice of bikermomfl as this is how I do it also and so far no problems at all. GOOD LUCK!

The only other suggestion I have is use the Net that came with your machine. Put it around the thread

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by shirlener88 18 Nov 2010

a must!

I double thread with a clear thread and the metallic - this has worked for me. Don't have a clue what the brand of this thread is at the moment since I'm not home in my sewing room for a few more weeks.

The metallic thread has given me more frustration than any other type, but I found it helped tremendously to place the spool upright on a thread holder placed directly behind my machine in line with the main thread slot of the machine. The thread being pulled gently from this spool holder alleviated a lot of the twisting of the metallic thread which causes the thread to break. The single spool threadholder I purchased at Hancocks for 9.99 has been worth a fortune to me!

I haven't tried any FSL, so do not know if they are dense designs or not. Density could cause metallic thread to give you problems.

Maybe someone else will come along to help you more.
Don't give up yet!!
Angel

now now now, we all have our metallic thread problems. The best advice I've found for my particular machine is: 1) slow the machine way down; 2) Move the thread away from the machine on a seperate thread stand if you have it; 3) Bypass the first tension disk when threading your machine, if possible; 3) Always use a metalic thread needle it has a larger eye; and finally 4) cross your fingers, hold your breath, say little prayers and hope! *giggle* hope some of this helps it has worked wonders for my machine - husqvarna designer 1

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by fevold 18 Nov 2010

This sounds like a good one to try.
Thanks

by lildoll 18 Nov 2010

also put your thread in a cup , not on thespindle, so it can relax , this thread tends to twist, never had a problem, good luck

by katydid 18 Nov 2010

very good , I agree 100%.

this was addressed in by another cutie...go here and read! It will help!

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by fevold 18 Nov 2010

wow, can't wait to try some of those. I'd heard of the freezer trick, but had completely forgotten. Thanks so much for your link.
Laura