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Posted by Pati, in Phx on October 7, 2009, 1:18 pm
Trilobals are polyester, with a high sheen. Somewhat more colorfast
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than rayon, definitely stronger than rayons, especially when wet. <G>
All trilobals are not created equal... same as any thread. I have
used, and have some of the Superior threads that are trilobal poly,
and they are great, But a bit on the fine side.
Coverage will vary depending on the size of the thread and the density
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of the stitching. <g>
I too, love Sulky threads--rayons, metallics, slivers, and
holographic-- but understand some of both the strengths and weaknesses
of them. And different machines do seem to react differently to
different threads. Play with tension as needed and be prepared to do
several "test runs" to get things straightened out. If the test runs
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work, then use them. <G> If not, figure out what to do and make notes
on/about it. Keep the "losers" with the notes to help remind you what
you did/didn't do. It is a learning process, and that means making
less than perfect examples along the way.
As to color choices.... yes each company has their own set up, and
different design designers/digitizers will use their "favorite".
However, if you have a color picture you want to get close to, you can
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use whatever specific colors/brands you want to use. <G> I am one who
usually wants to change things up...and choose my own colors for a
design. Others are not comfortable doing that, at least at first. So
whatever works, works.
Have fun,
Pati, in Phx
n Oct 6, 12:25=A0pm, "Leslie& The Furbabies in MO."
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> Good thoughts! =A0I only do free motion machine embroidery (and LOVE it!!=
!) so
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> I can't speak on threads for an embroidery machine but I've had great luc=
k
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> with Janome brand rayon thread (yep, same as my beloved sm!) and Sulky br=
and
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> rayon (LOVE rayons!). =A0Sulky metallics have never given me any troubles=
but
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> I am careful to get my tension right and use the proper needles for any
> sewing job.
> I've heard good things about the polyester trilobar thread (I think it wa=
s
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> Kathy A. and where *is* that gal???)- I have Coats and Clark trilobar fro=
m
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> Joann's. =A0I am just about to start playing with the trilobars so haven'=
t
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> formed any opinions yet. =A0I can tell you that they look and feel very m=
uch
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> like my rayon threads and may be a good substitute for you to use due to =
the
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> fragile nature of the rayons. =A0I just did a 'pull til it breaks' test o=
n a
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> rayon and a trilobar and the trilobar is substantially stronger.
> Not much help, but I *always* have an opinion!
> Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
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> formed any opinions yet. =A0I can tell you that they look and feel very m=