Does anyone have any idea about the thread from WalMart? Is it poor quality? I'm running a MC9700, and everytime I put in Walmart thread (particularly red and green) I have a disaster--jamming the bobbin, breaking thread, etc I have absolutely no problem with Madiera. Anyone had similar problems?
Thanks,
Jon
Jon, it could be one of several reasons....or a combination!
Have you reduced the speed of your machine? Fitted a new needle? Clear the thread path of any remnants of thread, specially in the tension discs? Do you use the horizontal spool pin? Embroidery thread is better in the vertical position and at a distance from the machine....I use a single cone thread stand. Are there any burrs on the bobbin case or P foot as these will cause breakages?
Try these for starters and see how you go. Bronwyn ;-)
J> Does anyone have any idea about the thread from WalMart? Is it poor
I have never purchased thread from Wal-Mart, except the Coats & Clark for regular sewing. In my 9-YO Pfaff embroidery machine, I only use high quality threads, such as Madeira, Gutterman, etc. and have never had a problems. If Madeira works well, why trust your machine to handle other threads that are less expensive? I always compare the sewing machine to an automobile; using an inexpensive, off brand gas can possibly cause havoc with a car. There are several other things that may cause these problems with your machine, like HC suggested, but it sounds like the thread is the culprit. Emily
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