I've heard slow machine down and have a thread stand tall enough and you can watch. The distance from spool to needle takes the curl <br /><br />
out of metallic thread so longer is better. I have two coffee cup screw holders behind and above my machine. Other members will have ideas for you also. metallic needle.<br /><br />
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I think it can be done, but you would need to make sure the thread is also in the bobbin and I'd slow my machine right down! Also use a special metallic needle which has a larger eye reducing friction. Love Chris

Have a look on Youtube, there's a great video from Emb Library about it.

Never had the guts to do that. I cover with metallic spray instead or spray glue and use glitter.

The one "foolproof" way is to use the [very expensive] Floriani metallic threads, which come encased in some kind of plastic or Mylar. Have seen Christmas tree ornaments made this way, and they were outstanding. Good luck!

I do it all the time...I even use it in the bobbin case so the top and bobbin threads match. I normally use Madiera Metallic thread or Superior Metallic thread...Floriani also makes good metallic thread...I have not had good success with Yuli brand...I use a Metallic needle which has a larger eye (80/12 or 90/14) depending on the weight of the metallic thread and a thread net on the spool (I use the large 5000m cones). I have not found it necessary to slow my machine down...I run it at 1000 spm, but other brands may require different settings. I have done many of Sonia Showalter's angels with parts using Metallic threads and they have all stitched beautifully...the digitizing of the design can also make a difference in the quality of the stitch out.

I did two Christmas ornaments that I used metallic thread on. For the background I used regular thread and then used the metallic for accents. I found it did better in the longer stitches. I also slowed the machine way down and used a larger eye needle. Good luck.

I made several of the angel here on Cute and appliied them to candles, or on Christmas cards as a usable ornament. For the former ones I used a yellow thread for the back, for the latter the same metallic as for the front.
I use a thread net for metallic threads and the old trick of threading through a packing peanut helps as well.

I've done fsl with metallics. I'm having a brainfreeze now, but there is a product that you can apply to the thread spool that conditions the thread to stitch more smoothly. I've used it on metallic threads that give me trouble, although nowadays I use better thread (King Star) so I don't have the problem. I've only used it on my older machine and would certainly ask your dealer if it is ok to use it with your machine. The newer machines are more sensitive and I can see where it may cause a problem rather than fix a problem. The peanut trick really helps a lot too.