I was having a heck of a time with my decorative stitching and thread backlash in the bobbin. I thought it was the thread (no) the stitch (no) and finally just assumed that the timing was off on the sewing machine (no).
I can't say I know what caused the problem, but I do know what backlash is: bobbin thread whipping backwards in the bobbin case & either bunching up or creating huge globs of thread clusters on the back of the fabric or quilt or winding itself onto the bobbin spring and shredding.
I had read a while ago about a teflon ring that was being sold as a 'cure' for backlash and in desperation, I cut a corner off my teflon pressing sheet and trimmed it to fit the bobbin case and guess what? No more backlash and I have been happily stitching ever since! Now, cutting up the pressing pad was an act of desperation - the teflon rings are available at quilt shops and online at Keepsake Quilting. But, if you're desperate for a solution and don't want to wait.......
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Cure for Thread Backlash
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I read over at http://mqresources.com about using parchment paper to make them. Hole punch the center out. Then soak the paper in the tinest bit of oil in a shot glass and wipe off the excess oil.. She said she puts a new one in each day.
I haven't tried it myself yet.
Thanks Sandy! That sounds like it would work just as well as the teflon.
Thanks for the tip--I have had backlash and it is not good.
Gosh, Marguerita, I thought I was using thread that was too "springy" and thick in the bobbin. I'll try your technique. I had abandoned those tricky spools. They were a thicker Gutterman. I replaced them with a Sulky bobbin thread and don't have trouble with that at all.
Thanks!
Diane
I've done the same thing with just a piece of fabric, & it helps, but still get the backlash sometimes. I'll have to try Teflon. Thanks!!!
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