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From: MaryW
Date: 05-12-2004, 02:52 PM (1 of 5)
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I have always thought you were not supposed to sew silk fabric with a polyester thread. The thread is stronger than the fabric and will cut the fibers. Now, I have just read on www.denverfabrics.com to use polyester. This is my first time sewing with this fabric for myself, anyone have any experiences to share. MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-13-2004, 11:59 AM (2 of 5)
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Mary, I use polyester thread on any fabric.. The secret is to wind your bobbins at a reasonable speed , not 90 mph, so that the thread is not stretched on the bobbin.. When this happens (stretched thread) after it is sewn into a seam, it tightens back up and causes puckered seams... Ever since I read that, and slowed down on my bobbin winding, I have had no problems with polyester thread..My machine seems to have a problem with dual duty thread. (shreads it , every once in a while)  
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-14-2004, 08:03 AM (3 of 5)
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I did use the polyester thread. This is a very dressy top that will only get worn 4-5 times a year. I am not that worried. I think the biggest concern is whether the polyester thread would cut the silk fibers. MaryW
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Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: dregan
Date: 05-21-2004, 05:58 PM (4 of 5)
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I'm sure I've read elsewhere that polyester thread was okay, but silk thread was too strong and could tear the fibers at stressed areas. I read umpteenth sewing stuff, but turned 50 last month and I wouldn't quote me on anything! It was on the internet, I believe. Deb |
User: dregan
Member since: 02-28-2003 Total posts: 24 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 05-21-2004, 11:12 PM (5 of 5)
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Libby, Thank you so much for the speeding advisory! LOL! I always put the pedal to the medal when I am winding my bobbins  Now, I know that I had better s--l--o--w down! Maybe that is the explanation behind the bobbin thread problems I have been having. Every once and a while my bobbin thread catches and pulls the material into the throat plate. Very helpful information. Thanks, Jen in CA |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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