[amayausers] Re: More Satin Help Please

  • From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:17:02 -0800

I use 75/11 sharp needles, if there is any doubt as to whether they are in 
good condition I put new ones in. I read that satin will pucker if your 
needles are dull or if you use ball points. They need to penetrate cleanly 
to prevent puckering. Just my 2 pennies worth.

Herb
Royal Embroidery
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:48 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: More Satin Help Please


>I use 95% Poly thread, it doesn't break as much and keeps its color better.
> You want to make sure your bobbin tension is right and material thickness 
> as
> well to prevent looping.  I use the needles that came with the machine.
>
>
> Aaron Sargent
> The Linen Barn
> linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Medford, Oregon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <BudDry47@xxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:32 PM
> Subject: [amayausers] More Satin Help Please
>
>
>> The more I read about doing satin jackets the more unsure I am. Is it
> better
>> to use rayon or polyester thread on jacket backs? Also been told and have
>> read sharp and small ball-point needles? Any suggestions will be
> appreciated!
>>
>> David
>> Bev's Everything Embroidery
>> TN
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> 


Other related posts: