Sewing machine in the hospital

[SewSew]

Sorry to hear about your machine. I hope you have a backup to use for the time being.

Sewbug what you say about the plastic parts does kinda make sense. My daughter had an issue with a weed eater with the nylon line, it heated up so much that the line began to melt and it messed up the plastic parts on the weed eater. I know that sounds crazy but I guess it is the same with using nylon thread in a sewing machine with plastic parts. The heat that builds up while using your machine, I imagine could affect the invisible thread on the machine, hence the parts on the sewing machine. I have not used invisible thread before but this will definitely make me think twice about using it on my newer machines.

[ollie1shoe]

i never heard that invisable thread is bad for your machines i have a babylock espire sure hope it has not damaged mine ollie1shoe

[cindyg]

I bought invisible thread from QIAD but haven't used it yet. I'd better read my manual or call my dealer. I don't want to mess up my machine.

[DarleneElaine]

I was told that invisible thread cuts into your tension and spray adhesive for material is also bad. So I will not use either.

[qltsbme]

I have a great machine tech but I hate sending my babies to him. I just hate that they aren't home where they need to be.

I don't use invisible thread because it's a pain to work with and I don't trust it. Polyester thread (sulky has one) is preferable to nylon, or so I was told when I was working for Husqvarna Viking. I don't remember the reasoning but I think it had something to do with the wear and tear on the machines.

[quilterliz]

My machine is going in because the bobbin case is messed up again. I had to get a new bobbin case when it was a little over a year old! I guess a needle went in, it jammed and bent the bobbin case. Argh! Those little boogers are expensive!