Having problems with Thread Fraying,,, even new Thread What could the problem be?
Tried a new needle? Or it could be that you've developed a burr on the hook. I'm assuming everything else is the same as it was before.
I've found that if you put the needle in at even the very slightest angle the thread will fray. Make sure the slotted side of the needle is facing the way it should be. Sometimes when I put a new needle in, I have it just right, but then while turning the screw it somehow gets turned a tiny bit. This will cause the thread to fray.
Thanks I will move needle around
You may also be using too small of a needle eye for the thread. If you're using a size 92 thread, I would suggest a size 22 needle. The thread could also be running a little fat.
-Andrew
materials being sewn can be a factor. Check every piece of metal that your upper thread passes over on the machine to look for grooves in the metal. These are just more contributors that can potentially cause your thread problem.
Sometimes thread tension is the problem.
I may have heard this on this forum. If so, credits to the original poster.
A thread went into a bar. The bartender said, "Get out of here. We don't serve threads."
The thread went outside, tided itself into a tight loop and combed and tassled its' ends. The thread then went back into the bar.
The bartender said, "Hey, aren't you that thread I just threw out of here."
The thread said, "No. I'm a frayed knot!"
LOL I love this joke! A frayed knot! (Afraid not!) Get it? ;D
gene
Take a lie down gene ???
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oldie but goodie heheh
Quote from: ahkahn on February 08, 2012, 05:23:23 am
You may also be using too small of a needle eye for the thread. If you're using a size 92 thread, I would suggest a size 22 needle. The thread could also be running a little fat.
-Andrew
This old post of mine might be of help:
Needle & Thread size guides
« on: February 26, 2009, 01:10:12 PM » Modify message Remove message
Below you will find several guides that were posted a year or more ago in a thread that I started, I've grouped them all together for your convenience. I thank all the original posters as these have helped me and many others I would expect.
Big John
Singer needle - Pfaff Needle
18 ----------------------- 110
20 ----------------------- 125
22 ----------------------- 140
23 ----------------------- 160
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Thread Needle Fabric Weight
V-30 #12 or #14 Fabrics under 1 1/2 ounces
V-46 #14 or #16 Fabrics under 3 ounces
V-69 #16 or #18 Fabrics up to 6 ounces (can use for Sunbrella)
V-92 #18 or #20 Fabrics up to 10 ounces (can use for Sunbrella)
V-138 #20 or #22 Fabrics over 10 ounces. This thread is too heavy for practical use in home sewing machines.
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Metric Needle Size Singer Needle Size Compatible Thread Size
60 8 12
65 9 12, 15
70 10 12, 15, 23
75 11 12, 15, 23
80 12 23, 30
85 13 23, 30
90 14 23, 30, 46
95 15 23, 30, 46
100 16 30, 46, 69
105 17 30, 46, 69
110 18 46, 69
120 19 69, 92
125 20 69, 92
130 21 69, 92
140 22 92, 138
150 22.5 138
160 23 138
170 23.5 138
180 24 138, 207
190 24.5 138, 207
200 25 207, 277
230 26 207, 277, 346
250 27 207, 277, 346, 415
280 28 277, 346, 415
300 29 346, 415
330 30 415
350 31 415
380 32 415
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Avg.* Ndl Sz.**
Strength Min. Sz.
Size (Lbs.)
33 3.7 80 / 12
33 5.2 80 / 12
46 6.8 100 / 16
60 6 110 / 18
69 10 110 / 18
92 13.3 120 / 20
138 20 140 /22
207 31 160 / 24
277 41 180 / 25
346 57 230 / 26
415 66 250 / 27
554 91 280
693 92 300
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