Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

April 5th, 2007

tips for working with metallic thread

I love the look of metallic sewing machine thread, but it can be a pain to work with!  There are a few things that really can help the process.  You can try:

First of all, change the needle on your sewing machine!  Did you know that it’s recommended to change the needle after every 10 hours […]

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April 4th, 2007

using metallic threads

I love the look of metallic sewing machine thread on fabric (whether it’s clothing, art work or something)  I’ve made quite a few pieces over the years using different metallic threads:

These are from a series of porfolios I’ve made.  You can see the full size portfolio here.

I’ve used gold thread to outline the flowers -it […]

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