Need help with using fine thread and small needles for text

[denpopov]

I just picked up the Gunald Microfonts. I bought the thread and fine needles too. software is easy to use and sews nicely on my 12 needle Happy on my standard needles (75-11). But on the needle I set up with the 65-9 it suffers from thread breaks and kinda shreds the fine thread. I lowered the tension and it is better, but still a problem, cannot sew out a full line of text. Can I get some tips on sewing out fine text with fine thread? I'm practising on a woven apron using cutaway backing.

thanks!'

[AlexAbramov]

Hi Den, So is everything the same except you changed the needle to a 65/9?

 

Which thread did you buy?

[denpopov]

Actually, I bought the Poly 60 thread.

[AlexAbramov]

Can you upload the file your trying to do and I will check it and run it on my machine?

[denpopov]

Can you upload the file your trying to do and I will check it and run it on my machine?

 

 

I would, but it's just text in a small size, and stitches out fine on my other larger needles. I think I could use some advise on stabilizers, tension, or something else having to do with the machine, rather than the software?

[sherry]

I often use 60 weight thread (Madeira) with a 65/9 needle for small text. I also don't adjust the tension. I would check the thread path for lint and make sure the needle is in the correct position. How fast are you running? You might try slowing the machine speed.

[candace]

Ok, Try as sherry said and run the machine slower and check the needle.

Your already using a cutaway backing, which I would recommend, Maybe try doubling up on it.

Using a smaller needle should improve things not make them worse.

[denpopov]

I normally run at 950, slowed it down to 850, and it was better. What speed are you two stitching?

 

I will try the double up on the backing.

 

thanks!

[rosemary]

I run everything between 800-875spm.

[sherry]

It depends on the design and type of machine but you might trying slowing down until your establish a good running rate during the small text parts.

[denpopov]

ok, thanks to you both, I will try these things. Sounds like I am close, the last 6mm text stitched out without a break.

[candace]

it's pointless to use underlay also. make sure you turn that off. when I took the wilcom class in Atlanta they stressed not to go less than 5mm. if you do, use single thread.

[rosemary]

Another thing is don't let the machine trim at all in small text.