I just ordered one! Should I have ordered thread spools and needles? (We have two chain fabric and 2 craft stores.) Brands recommended?
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Machine is per threaded with white. Needles included. You will need to purchase more spools of the colors you need. The machine is prethreaded so you can tie your new thread on and it feeds through - no need to thread yourself. Joanne's fabrics has two different quality of threads ranging from $1.00 to a better quality 3-4$. Hope this helps!
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I use the kit needles to sew heavy leather. For jeans, a thinner needle would be better because the ones in the kit are large. Speedy stitcher does have smaller needles but I never used it. As far as the thread goes, polyester is really strong, maybe overkill for jeans. Nylon is strong also, if you are worried about strength I would use one of those. The Thread Exchange (website) has good information about different threads. Sorry, I do not have specifics but the needles and polyester thread that comes in the kit are likely too thick for what you want.
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I think this might be a felting machine, like Simplicity's deluxe felting machine, so you could probably use any fabric that would be suitable for needle felting (fleece, felt, bulky knits, etc.).
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Hi there, this is quilting fabric. It might be better to find some high thread count sheets. That would keep the fibers in... Not sure this would. Hope this helps.
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I think you could probably use red emboidery thread for it...and a big, heavy duty needle. Go to a craft store and look at their selection. I'm sure you will find something you like. Good luck! :)
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Hello! These will stand up to considerable use. I have Stitchberry single tipped bamboo needles and they are much more fragile than these by Ostart. The latter is a lovely darker "polished" wood, not like the Stitchberry that I have to sand on occasion to keep smooth. Even the US 1 is a sturdy set. I live at the beach and store them in a plastic box inside the little plastic sleeves they were shipped in and mine haven't warped at all. I have been delighted with this set of double pointed needles, I use them very often [I don't have a telly so I craft instead]. I wouldn't be able to knit hats and baby things without them. :-)
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Order from Universal Sewing Supply. They have just about all of the Dennison Barbs at the best price I've found.
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Did you happen to get one Tiger Lady? I am looking for one for crochet pants wondering if this will do the trick?
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I have purchased 2 sets of these threads from Kolors. I especially like the variety of colors. I use a Brother PE- 770. I hope you have as much fun as I have had doing embroidery. In case you haven't been told, you should clean your machine atleast once a week in the bobbin area, that way any thread you use won't get tangled and you won't get as frustrated.
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If you will just go to http://www.brother-usa.com/supplies/accessorylist.aspx?Model=PC6500#.U76WY_ldXng you can find out all about what works with your PC6500 machine. Then click on "bobbins" it says that your machine uses SA155 bobbins (size 9.4). If you click on the tab "embroidery thread" it lists pre-wound bobbins PWB200 (white) & PWB200B (black) as suitable for your machine. You can order these bobbins from http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brother-Pre-wound-Black-Embroidery-Bobbin-Thread/34083995 (black $8.25) or go to Brothermall.com & put in your machine number (PC6500) then click on "embroidery thread" you can find the white pre-wound bobbins PWB200 (white $14.99) and black PWB200B (black $15.99). You can also buy spools of embroidery bobbin threads at any sewing machine dealer or online, You can also go to Amazon.com, click on "arts, crafts & sewing" then search for Brother PWB200 or PWB200B pre-wound bobbins" & both will pop-up for you ($8 - $9/pkg). Of course, you could just buy some more of your size bobbins SA155 & just wind your own as you need them just like you do your regular thread. JoAnn's & Hancocks may carry spools of 60 wt. embroidery bobbin thread. You could also go to your local Brother sewing machine dealer to buy what you need but you will usually pay more. I would definitely take the time to note somewhere in your computer or in your sewing machine manual (or buy a manual for your machine from Brother) both the bobbin number SA155 & the bobbin size 9.4 and that the bobbin thread they sell in the pre-wound bobbins is a 60 wt bobbin thread for future reference. Hope that this helps.
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Yes, you must thread it yourself the old fashioned way! I have three sergers, an Elna and two brothers and I have never seen a conventional needle threader on a serger. It's probably because it would be difficult or impossible to make one that would thread two needles next to each other. There are some sergers, (high end Brothers, I think) that claim to thread themselves using some kind of air puff system, or something, but I've never seen one in action and I don't know if even they thread the needles, or just the loopers. This is a very nice serger by the way, and I use it in preference to my higher end Elna all the time.
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Good Question! These are one of the best universal needles on the market. I have a small sewing machine shop and you would be surprised how many people use the wrong needle. This one should do a good job for us. We use them for our Brothers, Necchi, and Toyota Machines on the floor.
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You might talk to your local dealer if possible, or try googling "sewing machine insert." I did and there was quite a number of hits. I really like my lift. I use it with my serger and don't have an insert, although it would be helpful if I got one. I may have to check it out.
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Yes and I highly recommend! That's exactly what I use them for ... along with the super-satchel double deep box (by ArtBin 6990AB). Perfect for storing serger thread! The double-deep boxes are stackable so takes up less space for storing your thread/fabric. Enjoy!
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I use my regular needles but I have to lighten up on the tension so its not so tight and breaks the thread. Hope this helps.
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They are good needles for a beginner because they are easy to see and sharp for going through certain fabric without leaving a tear or run.., but the eyes for threading are very small, takes a little concentration or get a needle threader to help you..
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Hi. It depends on the fabric you are using not the sewing machine. Maybe this can help you. http://www.singerco.com/sewing-resources/machine-needles http://www.sewitworks.com/needle-guide/fabric-needle-thread/