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From: Selene
Date: 03-27-2005, 06:42 AM (1 of 7)
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I've read that quite a few of you mention using wooly nylon thread for some sewing techniques. What is this exactly for, stretchy fabrics? I have some thread I bought which I was told was good for sewing elastic fabrics, but I don't know if it could be wooly nylon. It's like a normal thread, perhaps a bit thicker, but it is made up of lots of really thin strands and it stretches a little bit, although not too much. Selene 
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User: Selene
Member since: 03-03-2004 Total posts: 71 
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From: shediditagen
Date: 03-27-2005, 09:59 AM (2 of 7)
| You probably have the same type thread as Wooly Nylon (made by YLI corp.). I also serge with Bulky Lock by J&P Coats and Designers Edge by Talon American. I think they are all 100% nylon. It is great for knits and especially soft for baby items. Can be used as a pretty edging on table linens etc. using a three thread or a rolled hem. Betty |
User: shediditagen
Member since: 03-15-2005 Total posts: 28 |
From: Sherri
Date: 06-12-2006, 08:16 PM (3 of 7)
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OK heres a question: Do I use Wooly Nylon for all the Threads in my machine? Sher My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: sable
Date: 06-12-2006, 10:39 PM (4 of 7)
| I use woolly nylon in the loopers of my overlocker (serger), I don't use it in the needles. |
User: sable
Member since: 01-10-2005 Total posts: 76 
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From: paroper
Date: 06-12-2006, 10:47 PM (5 of 7)
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It is also often used in a two thread rolled hem on veils.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: bluebirdie
Date: 06-12-2006, 11:15 PM (6 of 7)
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Hi Sher If you're talking about sewing machine, I normally don't use stretchy thread on my needle, only in the bobbin. I was doing that with twin needle on knit before I bought the serger. If you're talking about serging, sable and pam pretty much covers that. - Robin
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User: bluebirdie
Member since: 03-12-2006 Total posts: 139 |
From: westozmum
Date: 06-13-2006, 06:38 AM (7 of 7)
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HI All, I have used woolley nylon in the bobbin of my sewing machine purely for the interesting effect!! I am big on decorative stitching so i will give anything a go if it fits on a bobbin or thru a needle!! I have got some wonderful stuff that is actually a tiny sliver of foil wound onto a reel. I have used it in the overlocker and sewing machine to quilt with.......so what i quess i am trying to say is that you are limited by your imagination!! I wound the wooly on to the bobbin by holding firm (ish), a bit like when you wind on shirring elastic. If you like the finish.......go for it have fun!! Good luck 
Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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User: westozmum
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 41 
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