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When it's time to change the thread color and you snip the thread - DON'T PULL UP from the cone area and re-wind the cone with the now long thread tail.
Instead, cut again close to the cone and DO PULL DOWN the thread from the needle area.
The reason behind this is that the thread sensor may get all tangled up in thread and then your machine will do all kinds of wonky things and not sew right. Tangles occur by thread being pulled too quickly through there (hey - we've all been in a hurry before and just yanked that thread outta there, I know!) or perhaps the thread is just barely starting to fray a bit for what-ever reason. Pulling it backwards now will make it just that much more worse!
When I took my machine in to be tuned up, he was joking that he was probably going to make money off me with all the thread he was pulling out of that area - LOL!
So, I thought I'd just pass this info along to possibly save others the heartache. Since I have gotten my machine back, she's stitching so joyously again, I can practically see her smile back at me - Ha! Ha!
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Yep, I'm guilty of doing it. Thanks for sharing the advice. Will try to break that old bad habit.
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Thank You, I really needed this advice, Happens to me all the time
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shirlener88
03 Aug 2010
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Rita, this is a great tip and one that was shared with me by my local sewing center, too. They said that alot of people just don't realize that the threads that can get cauught in the machine. There are tiny little sensors that the fray thread ends can get tangle in. This is great advice and I am happy to see that you shared it.
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Just trying to do my part to keep us all happy stitchers! :-)
Good for you - this is a wonderful tip, too.
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Thanks for the tip. No one likes a messed up machine. Right?
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Yeah, no kidding!
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You may want to check if that tip has been submitted to emblibrary, if not submit it and they may publish it!
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Good idea - thanks! Is there a special link or something for such a thing?
Okay, so I just emailed Embroidery Library (my other fave site!) so we'll have to see if they publish it :-)
Cool, hope they publish you!
Well wishes and prayers with you!
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quilter124
03 Aug 2010
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I'm new at this, but I knew this one as my dealer told us this when we had our first lesson with our machine. She said it was also because of the lint that is on the thread that can cause the tension disks to get too much lint and make the tension get all messed up, so this is one that I do every time.<br />Cut your threads and use them in creating an interesting project by using WSS with toile and sandwich in the threads and then hoop and add an initial or your favorite motif. It makes a great sashay bag or whatever. Try it... then you won't mind saving those threads, which I keep in a clear vase by my machine (pretty layers)....dianne in TN
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My dealer told me the same thing when I bought my new machine now they did not tell me this when I bought the first one.
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Well, I'm the worst offender!!! I've been sewing on a machine for 70 years now and I've always pulled the thread up by the spool.... done lots of workshops, too.
Thank you so much for this advice.... from now on I'll be cutting the thread and pulling down. It makes a lot of sense not to start a new colour with possibly frayed thread, too.
I'd never heard this advice before but then I haven't had any trouble, luckily, and I usually service my own machines. My HVDII must be better than I thought!!!
You 'can' teach an old dog new tricks and this is one that I'll take on board and adhere to from now on.
Keep the tips coming because I, for one, am ready to read and take the advice.
Thanks again..... :}
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Thank you so much for this advice.... from now on I'll be cutting the thread and pulling down. It makes a lot of sense not to start a new colour with possibly frayed thread, too.
I'd never heard this advice before but then I haven't had any trouble, luckily, and I usually service my own machines. My HVDII must be better than I thought!!!
You 'can' teach an old dog new tricks and this is one that I'll take on board and adhere to from now on.
Keep the tips coming because I, for one, am ready to read and take the advice.
Thanks again..... :}
AlmaG.
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mommadooks
04 Aug 2010
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Thanks a lot for this information. With a new machine I sure dont want any and problems.
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jofrog2000
04 Aug 2010
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I save the pieces and have them in a clear glass jar on my dresser. When I go out shopping, I am trying to find a lamp with a clear bottom. They used to be out there. I know I could eventually fill it with thread ends. A one of a kind!
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Sounds good to me ;D *2U
I found some fillable lamps online but they are quite pricey $100
ew, Think I'll stay with what I have for now.
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Thanks ever so much for sharing this tip. It is an excellent one and will save us a few headaches!!
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kalinelson
04 Aug 2010
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Great tip....good for sewing or embroidery machine....thanks for sharing.
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michele921
04 Aug 2010
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My dealer told me this the first time we had to cut thread during the showing of my machine, it was totally new to me also. I have used machines my entire life off and on, but I never had such an expensive machine as I do know. So it only makes sense with the delicate parts in our machines to take the best care of them. The less time they will spend at the Doc's LOL But thank you from us all, reading below I see not all dealers tell their customers the correct way of removing thread.
It kills my MIL to see all the thread I throw away while sewing LOL Just have to weigh the price of loosing my machine and paying for repair,to cost of the thread it's the cheapest by far.
It kills my MIL to see all the thread I throw away while sewing LOL Just have to weigh the price of loosing my machine and paying for repair,to cost of the thread it's the cheapest by far.
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Don't waste your pretty threads! Collect them and you can sew them spread under netting or similar see through fabric. I also freehand embroider them down, with a piece of wash-away-stabilizer, on top.They make a lovely effect.
From Bev
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edithfarminer
04 Aug 2010
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thank you for the tip. I had no idea and never been told.
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margiepink
04 Aug 2010
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I thoroughly agree, many years ago the technician told me that tip, it is like flossing your teeth and pull through slowly. Thanks again for reminding everyone. I send you a flower.
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honeychyle
04 Aug 2010
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I had no idea I was doing it all wrong! Another one of my bad habits I have to change. Thanks for the info!
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Here is the link for submit a tip at emblibrary
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http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/submittip.aspx
www.emblibrary.com
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05 Aug 2010
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Thanks for the advice, quiltqueen. It actually makes sense.
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