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Posted by Bill Boyce on June 9, 2008, 10:52 am
Joy Beeson wrote:
> wrote:
>
>> What are your experiences with sewing when running two threads through
>> the eye of a single needle? Is this done for strength in lieu of a
>> single thicker thread? Or maybe it's done because it has a desired
>> visual effect, or maybe use two different colors for the same reason?
>> I'd guess a topstitch needle is needed with the larger eye? How about
>> these single needles with two eyes in tandem? Used for same purpose? Any
>> special "tricks" used?
>
> I used to sew with a double thread when I wanted a stronger or thicker
> thread and didn't have one. I believe that it's also done when one
> wants to top-stitch with a heavy thread that precisely matches thread
> used elsewhere.
>
> I just threaded my machine as for double-needle sewing down to the
> needle, then ran both threads through the same eye. Never a hint of
> trouble on the top of the machine.
>
> The bobbin could give trouble if the two threads wound on it got out
> of synch. But only once did I have to cut the thread off the bobbin;
> it didn't take long to learn how to keep them in synch. Tying an
> overhand knot in the ends of the threads before putting the bobbin
> away helps a lot.
>
> I still use a double-wound bobbin for gathering; a doubled thread is
> easier to draw.
>
>
> Joy Beeson
Thanks, Joy
I had't thought of using double threads on the bobbin as well, which
would be used when the "bottom" is going to be visible. Nice tip on
tying off the two bobbin threads upon removal, too. JPBill
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