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HELPFUL INFO
Aurifil Spool Code/Usage
Aurifil has an unique
locking spools. After you remove the plastic from your spool of
Aurifil thread,
the thread end may be tucked under the end cap on the spool. Gently
twist and
turn the cap to remove the cap from the spool core to get to the
thread end.
Return the cap to the core and start sewing. On the bottom of the
cap, you will
find thread color information so always keep the cap and the spool
together.
When you are finished sewing twist the cap off and wrap the thread
tail around
the core and put the cap back on the spool. No more messy spools
with thread
trailing around.
50 WEIGHT COTTON
MAKO ORANGE PLASTIC SPOOLS
Sewing
, piecing, hand appliqué, bobbin fill,
lighter fill with embroidering machines,
fine machine quilting. Size 70/10 or 80/12 needle.
40 WEIGHT COTTON
MAKO GREEN PLASTIC SPOOLS
Hand or machine quilting, hand or
machine embroidering, decorative stitches,
and topstitching. Size 80/12 needle.
28 WEIGHT COTTON MAKO
GRAY PLASTIC SPOOLS
Hand or machine quilting, hand or
machine embroidering, decorative stitches,
and topstitching. Size 90/14 needle.
12 WEIGHT COTTON MAKO
or LANA
RED PLASTIC SPOOLS
Hand or machine quilting, hand or machine
machine embroidery. Size 100/16 top stitch needle.
80 WEIGHT COTTON
BOBBIN FILL
YELLOW PLASTIC SPOOL
Bobbin fill for machine embroidery.
36 WEIGHT AURILUX
POLYESTER
WHITE PLASTIC SPOOLS
Embroidering, quilting, embellishing.
90/14 Embroidery needle.
14 THREAD AND NEEDLE TIPS
FOR QUILTING AND EMBROIDERING
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Clean sewing machine and oil every 8 hours of sewing |
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Use a new needle that is the correct type for the thread weight and type |
3
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Tension problems rethread top and bobbin. |
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Change your presser foot. The foot needs to make a solid contact with the feed dogs and needle plate. |
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Make sure that the bobbin threads have been wound properly. Change the weight or put same thread as in the top. Check bobbin case for a burr. |
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Check presser foot position during free motion quilting for correct position for your machine. |
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Change the direction that the thread is coming off the spool. From the front of the spool or from the back of the spool. Horizontal spool position to a vertical or vice versa. |
8
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Skip last thread guide closest to the needle. |
9
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Try a stabilizer. |
10
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Unwrap several layers of thread. |
11
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Try a silicon lubricant but check with your machine manufactor before using. Put 3 or 4 stripes on the thread. |
12
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Check needle plate for a nick or a rough spot. Switch from a zig zag plate to a straight stitch plate. |
13
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Store your threads properly out of direct sunlight and keep them dust free. |
14
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Rehydrate the threads with a spritz of water and then refrigerate in plastic bag.
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