Thank you I bought some of the threads you mentioned from wonderfil and wanted to use in my sewing machine but was at a loss on how to proceed. You answered my questions and then some! I’m now a happy camper and can’t wait to sew with my thread stash!!!
Thank you for this clear and precise lesson on using 12wt thread. I have never tried this before, but you make it sound, if one follows your few essential tips, easy! So I shall give it a go and see what I can do.
Thank you so much for this. I've been struggling for hours trying to get thick thread through the bobbin and needle - not good! Now, sorted. Thick in the top thinner in the bobbin. Some great tips on tension too - many thanks - greetings from North Wales UK.
Hope you enjoyed our video on "How to Successfully Sew with Heavy 12wt Thread" 🤗🤗 If there are any techniques you want to learn in the future, comment below and we are happy to make tutorials out of your ideas 🌸🌸 HAPPY SEWING!
@@jacksonskyler69 You can check our locations page at www.wonderfil.ca/locations to see if there's anyone in your area that carries it. If there isn't, send us an email to marketing@wonderfil.net and we'll direct you to where you can purchase it online :)
I would love to see how to do fonts, or sources of some fonts to purchase that are designed for 12wt thread. Not monograms, but fonts to write words. Thank you. Great video.
I'm still having difficulty. I'm using 12w in top and 80w in bottom. Thread keeps breaking. Used both 90/14 and 100/16 top stitch needles. Thread doesn't shred, just breaks. Ideas? Id like to see more Thread tutorials
Thank you so much ❤️❤️. I have been struggling with wool thread in machine embroidery. Also is the bright red design with the bird and heart available.? I have been trying to find that design to embroider 🤭🤭😍😍. I hope so! I love the little design with the birds and heart at the end of the video. Thanks. Jennifer
I tried Glamor on my long arm and the top was beautiful but the back had some issues, not sure what to do...would love to see a tutorial on glamor on the long arm. Love this thread!!!!!!!
Thanks for letting us know! We would love to do some long arm videos in the future. The issues you're experiencing could be related to a tension adjustment. Feel free to email us at marketing@wonderfil.net if you keep having trouble with it and we would be happy to help solve the problem for you!
What do you recommend for making handbags with upholstery fabric? I don't want the bag to fall apart after items are placed in it. The seams need to be strong to hold up to the added weight. If I use a lighter bobbin thread and a home decor weight thread on the top, will my seams be strong enough? I really appreciate your help! I am new to bag-making.
That's a great question! For handbags with thicker materials, you can actually instead use a thread called HomeDec. It comes in 60wt, 40wt, and 30wt, and it's a super strong enhanced multi-filament polyester thread that is specially designed for sewing bags, purses, home decor, and upholstery. With this thread, you can use 40wt in the bobbin and needle, or the 60wt in the bobbin with any other of the weights in the needle. The 40wt will be your standard sewing weight, while the 30wt adds a nice bold emphasis for top stitching.
Help! Worked amazing on my Brother se1900. Topstitch needle 100/16, speed slow at 350, external thread holder, 60 wt bobbin. But just bought a Babylock Pathfinder Embroidery only. Now, Thread just breaks and breaks and breaks. Same designs, I am using a chainstitch font. I tried a 90 wt bobbin, was even worse, came through to top. Is there a difference when have a Embroidery only vs Combo machine? Does anyone have experience with Babylock using this 12wt. I must get it to work, Can you help Wonderfil? What tension should upper be set at? Do I dare tough the screw on my extra bobbin case? Anyone have a babylock?
How about for the high speed sewing machine? The lower thread is too loose every time i use the thicker thread. I even adjusted the tension but still it’s not working
Is the top thread pulling through to the bottom or is the bobbin thread pulling through to the top? If it's the former, then you'll need to loosen the tension. If it's the latter, then you'll need to tighten the tension.
I would love to see how to do fonts, or sources of some fonts to purchase that are designed for 12wt thread. Not monograms, but fonts to write words. Thank you. Great video.
Thanks for this video, question, I have a Bernette B 38 machine; do you think I can use a 12 weight on that without hurting the machine? I am looking to use ticker thread on my Thread painting but was advised to buy a industrial machine for that instead the one I have. Thank you and appreciate your help.
An industrial machine shouldn't be necessary to use 12wt thread. The two most important things to consider when sewing with thicker thread is the bobbin thread and the needle. For 12wt thread, you'll want to use a 90/14 or 100/16 size topstitch needle because these needles are designed with a larger eye, giving the thread more space to move around. This needle size will also make a larger hole in the fabric so your thicker thread isn't dragging through the material, which can cause enough friction and tension to cause thread breaks. For the bobbin thread, you want to make sure not to use 12wt thread in the bobbin if you're putting it through the needle. We recommend a fine bobbin thread, such as DecoBob, which is an 80wt thread. This finer thread will give you a far better machine tension and stitch quality, as well as allow your thread to sit flatter on the fabric. This is especially important if you're doing a lot of dense stitching such as with thread painting. Hope this information helps!
It's called a reverse-pattern foot and is a pretty basic foot that came with our machine: www.bernina.com/en-CA/Accessories-CA/Presser-Feet/General-sewing/Reverse-pattern-foot-1 If you don't have a Bernina, you'll need to find an equivalent for your own machine. The best bet is to see if there's a dealer with your machine make in your area and order one through them, otherwise you might be able to find it online.
You can check your local sewing machine dealer as every sewing machine brand will make these feet, you just need to get the right one that will fit your machine!
Thank you I bought some of the threads you mentioned from wonderfil and wanted to use in my sewing machine but was at a loss on how to proceed. You answered my questions and then some! I’m now a happy camper and can’t wait to sew with my thread stash!!!
Thank you for this clear and precise lesson on using 12wt thread. I have never tried this before, but you make it sound, if one follows your few essential tips, easy! So I shall give it a go and see what I can do.
Good luck! Hope it goes well and you have fun :)
Boy oh boy the things we can learn by UA-cam. Learning the different weights and what it does to your sewing machine. Thank you,
Thank you, Thank you!
So glad to hear this video taught you something new!
Thank you so much for this. I've been struggling for hours trying to get thick thread through the bobbin and needle - not good! Now, sorted. Thick in the top thinner in the bobbin. Some great tips on tension too - many thanks - greetings from North Wales UK.
Thank you! I look forward to working with thick thread again. I've never been able to use it, maybe I can after all.
I really needed this. Thank you!
Very informative and straight to the points!
Thank you!
Love the big stitch hand look quilting !😊
Thank you...this was very helpful.
Thanks for giving me the confidence to try this! It worked great and looks wonderful!
Thank you!
"Wonderful" information! This is very helpful! Thank you so much.
thank you for such great information!!!
Hope you enjoyed our video on "How to Successfully Sew with Heavy 12wt Thread" 🤗🤗
If there are any techniques you want to learn in the future, comment below and we are
happy to make tutorials out of your ideas 🌸🌸 HAPPY SEWING!
WonderFil Threads where can I purchase those 12 wt thread?
@@jacksonskyler69 You can check our locations page at www.wonderfil.ca/locations to see if there's anyone in your area that carries it. If there isn't, send us an email to marketing@wonderfil.net and we'll direct you to where you can purchase it online :)
I would love to see how to do fonts, or sources of some fonts to purchase that are designed for 12wt thread. Not monograms, but fonts to write words. Thank you. Great video.
I'm still having difficulty. I'm using 12w in top and 80w in bottom. Thread keeps breaking. Used both 90/14 and 100/16 top stitch needles. Thread doesn't shred, just breaks. Ideas? Id like to see more Thread tutorials
a printable would be nice so you can refer to it as you learn
Great tutorial!!
Thank you :D!
Thank you
thank you soo much. i tried with embroidery thread and it worked, but some stitches. not all of them ...
So glad this video was able to help you! Some of the denser stitches won't work as well with the heavier threads since it gets too dense.
Can a domestic sewing machine be calibrated (by a sewing machine professional) to use heavy 12 weight or even a T70 thread?
Thank you so much ❤️❤️. I have been struggling with wool thread in machine embroidery.
Also is the bright red design with the bird and heart available.? I have been trying to find that design to embroider 🤭🤭😍😍.
I hope so! I love the little design with the birds and heart at the end of the video. Thanks. Jennifer
thank you for the video, but what is "12wt Thread" how thick is it in 'mm'
I tried Glamor on my long arm and the top was beautiful but the back had some issues, not sure what to do...would love to see a tutorial on glamor on the long arm. Love this thread!!!!!!!
Thanks for letting us know! We would love to do some long arm videos in the future. The issues you're experiencing could be related to a tension adjustment. Feel free to email us at marketing@wonderfil.net if you keep having trouble with it and we would be happy to help solve the problem for you!
I can't get the threat through the needle. Any tricks to help with that?
What do you recommend for making handbags with upholstery fabric? I don't want the bag to fall apart after items are placed in it. The seams need to be strong to hold up to the added weight. If I use a lighter bobbin thread and a home decor weight thread on the top, will my seams be strong enough? I really appreciate your help! I am new to bag-making.
That's a great question! For handbags with thicker materials, you can actually instead use a thread called HomeDec. It comes in 60wt, 40wt, and 30wt, and it's a super strong enhanced multi-filament polyester thread that is specially designed for sewing bags, purses, home decor, and upholstery. With this thread, you can use 40wt in the bobbin and needle, or the 60wt in the bobbin with any other of the weights in the needle. The 40wt will be your standard sewing weight, while the 30wt adds a nice bold emphasis for top stitching.
Hello there, what about sewing with linen thread. Any tips? I can not get it going without multiple breaks.
How do I complete the 12 wt. Filaine fluff after machine embroidery ?
Thank u so much for the video.
What kind of foot do u use for the free style embroidery? Just wondering whether u use daring/quilting foot?
Any free motion quilting foot would work great as these tend to show where you're stitching a lot better.
Wish no noise called music in background, had to switch off
Help! Worked amazing on my Brother se1900. Topstitch needle 100/16, speed slow at 350, external thread holder, 60 wt bobbin. But just bought a Babylock Pathfinder Embroidery only. Now, Thread just breaks and breaks and breaks. Same designs, I am using a chainstitch font. I tried a 90 wt bobbin, was even worse, came through to top. Is there a difference when have a Embroidery only vs Combo machine? Does anyone have experience with Babylock using this 12wt. I must get it to work, Can you help Wonderfil? What tension should upper be set at? Do I dare tough the screw on my extra bobbin case? Anyone have a babylock?
How about for the high speed sewing machine? The lower thread is too loose every time i use the thicker thread. I even adjusted the tension but still it’s not working
Is the top thread pulling through to the bottom or is the bobbin thread pulling through to the top? If it's the former, then you'll need to loosen the tension. If it's the latter, then you'll need to tighten the tension.
I was unable to accerss your follow along transcript
Do the same rules apply when using 12 wt in the long arm?
Yes, you can still apply the same information to your longarm!
I would love to see how to do fonts, or sources of some fonts to purchase that are designed for 12wt thread. Not monograms, but fonts to write words. Thank you. Great video.
Thanks for this video, question, I have a Bernette B 38 machine; do you think I can use a 12 weight on that without hurting the machine? I am looking to use ticker thread on my Thread painting but was advised to buy a industrial machine for that instead the one I have. Thank you and appreciate your help.
An industrial machine shouldn't be necessary to use 12wt thread. The two most important things to consider when sewing with thicker thread is the bobbin thread and the needle. For 12wt thread, you'll want to use a 90/14 or 100/16 size topstitch needle because these needles are designed with a larger eye, giving the thread more space to move around. This needle size will also make a larger hole in the fabric so your thicker thread isn't dragging through the material, which can cause enough friction and tension to cause thread breaks.
For the bobbin thread, you want to make sure not to use 12wt thread in the bobbin if you're putting it through the needle. We recommend a fine bobbin thread, such as DecoBob, which is an 80wt thread. This finer thread will give you a far better machine tension and stitch quality, as well as allow your thread to sit flatter on the fabric. This is especially important if you're doing a lot of dense stitching such as with thread painting. Hope this information helps!
WonderFil Threads thank you so much for your help 😘
Where can I purchase 110/18 top stitch needle?
they have them at walmart where i live singer brand
Can you use 12 weight in The Babylock Sashiko machine?
Yes you can, just keep in mind that the machine will double up the stitch, so your 12wt thread will look more like a 6wt stitch.
What foot is that at 1.56? Where can I get one? Thanks
It's called a reverse-pattern foot and is a pretty basic foot that came with our machine: www.bernina.com/en-CA/Accessories-CA/Presser-Feet/General-sewing/Reverse-pattern-foot-1
If you don't have a Bernina, you'll need to find an equivalent for your own machine. The best bet is to see if there's a dealer with your machine make in your area and order one through them, otherwise you might be able to find it online.
Where did you get the presser foot at 2:30?
You can check your local sewing machine dealer as every sewing machine brand will make these feet, you just need to get the right one that will fit your machine!
My machine constantly blocks when i use the thick thread... Do you perhaps know what is going on? It completely blocks after not even two stitches :(