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    Default Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I've got to finish off my GD Minnie Mouse quilt today, and am considering a quick run to JoAnns for monofilament thread. I have never used this before. I'm wondering if my Featherweight can handle it....
    Also, is it meant to be used as bobbin thread, as well?
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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I have tried LOTS of monofilaments. Not in the bobbin though, I only use regular thread in the bobbin.

    In my trials, the most invisible is YLI but it is SO thin I find it hard to work with so I only use it on very small projects. Gutterman has had the least breakage for me, but it's thicker and not nearly as invisible as the YLI. The Sulky at Joann did not work well for me, lots of breakage. But that may be due to me or my machine (Babylock) as I know lots of people like Sulky.
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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I have used it in placemats and it worked fine. I have two different brands, YLI is one of them and it works well. I used it on the top and cotton thread in the bobbin.
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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    Thanks, guys!
    I'm off to JoAnns....

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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I used it with my regular machine, both top and bottom threads and it worked great. Auricle was the brand I used. I don't think my featherweight would like it on the bobbin though. Oh, and I used it only for Fmq.
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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I like the Guterman better than other also - less breakage while working, though it is thicker and a little more stiff. I use it mostly for placemats and table runners, in the bobbin as well as the top thread.

    The thinner it is the more liekly it is to stretch or break in the machine IMHO. I have an older Kenmore.

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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I don't use mono and I don't think it should ever be used in anything made for a child. In the past melting has been an issue in the dryer. If you choose to use it, the bobbin should be your regular sewing thread.

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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I used it to stitch in the ditch a quilt that I just finished. I used it in the top and in the bobbin. It did break several times and was hard to handle, but it was worth it because it did not show up on multicolor fabrics--it blended with EVERYTHING. My understanding is that nylon melts at a much lower temperature than the other kind (polyester monofiliment) and that if you have a choice the polyester thread is the one to get. Before I began I did a lot of test stitching and did lower the upper tension a bit. Also, sew slowly and just accept that you will probably have a few times when your thread breaks.


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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I really like it, but I just can't see it, which I guess is the point.... I feel as if I am grasping for something that really isn't there. I would LOVE to use it... I love what it does..... I might try again, now that I am definitely trying to learn to FMQ,


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    Default Re: Monofilament thread...anyone, anyone?

    I don't like it. I find it hard to work with.
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