[amayausers] Re: thread breaks - help
- From: "Lee or Terri Hoover" <lhoover2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 07:54:35 -0500
Hi Sharon,
The Lydian-Dak in Design Shop is more of a block style. Has some tails to
give it a "cursive" flair. Thread is ARC poly, I assume it is 60 but it
does not say in the catalog. Using Organ 75/11 BP needle.
I just sewed it on broadcloth with cut away backing at speed of 800. One
fraying thread break, with a lump of thread on top. Better but still don't
think in a "perfect" world that should happen. Not I've tried it at 700 on
knit, no adhesive, criss/cross poly - 1 thread break. Well, at least I
should be able to get the job done using this method, maybe slow the machine
more. At least, it won't take me the 1.5 hours to sew one shirt last night!
Thanks for your help
What keeps the knit fabric from moving without the spray adhesive?
Terri
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rod or Sharon
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 1:26 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: thread breaks - help
Hi Terri,
I have a few questions that come to mind---even though it sewed out well
before, these are things to consider...
Rayon or Poly thread and what weight (40 or 60)?
What size needle and sharp or ballpoint?
Is it script or a more block serriff type font? (I looked on the internet
and there is Lydian in both)
Presser foot height?
Suggest using a double layer of the poly backing and don't use sticky spray.
I always use two and crisscross them.
Slow down to 800-850 and try that--running too fast may be creating heat and
the sticky spray is sticking to your needle.
Just a few options off the top of my head.
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee or Terri Hoover" <lhoover2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 9:12 PM
Subject: [amayausers] thread breaks - help
> Hi All,
>
> I thought I was getting better at understanding some of this embroidery
> stuff. However, I now believe I'm back to square one. I cannot seem to
> get
> a sew out on lettering of less than 2000 stitches (no less than 10 fraying
> thread breaks). The thread creates a lump/knot on top or below the
> material, frays and breaks. I've changed needles, rollers, threads,
> needle
> #, material thickness, bobbin, bobbin case, oiled and have not made it any
> better. What am I forgetting?
>
> Oh, and I sewed this 7 times last week without a problem (and attempted to
> sew it in the same way). Here's the details:
> Lydian .45 in
> Stitch length 20 pt
> Connections - closest pt
> Stitch type - satin
> Pull comp 120%
> Density 4
> Short stitches off
> Primary underlay - center walk 30 pt.
> Tie in/tie off - only when necessary
> Speed 1100 spm
> Material thickness 3-6 tried all of these (last week used 5 successfully)
> Lettering "Got Sheep ????"
> Thread breaks are not in the same place.
>
> Sewing on Gildan 100% cotton t-shirt using polymesh backing "adhered" with
> Stick It spray adhesive.
>
> What can I do to remedy this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Terri Hoover
>
>
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