Thread Fraying

[Virginia Taylor]

Having problems with Thread Fraying,,,  even new Thread  What could the problem  be?

[sofadoc]

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.

[jojo]

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.

[Virginia Taylor]

Thanks I will move needle around

[ahkahn]

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

[baileyuph]

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.

[gene]

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

[Grebo]

Take a lie down gene  ???

;D   Suzi

[fragged8]

oldie but goodie heheh

[BigJohn]

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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