Sunday, August 18, 2013

Thread and beyond

http://www.superiorthreads.com/

Here is a reference guide for thread, useage, needle, and side notes:


http://www.superiorthreads.com/media/docs/reference-guide-longarm.pdf


Here is a series of videos that describe the many threads available, click on the type of thread you are interested in and view the details

http://www.superiorthreads.com/videos/thread-therapy-with-dr-bob-educational-videos

Ever wonder how your threads partner up to sew the perfect stitch?

http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/thread-tug-of-war/


Mary Ann Ray one of the Bailey members sends along this link to help us understand thread tension and some trouble shooting techniques

http://apqs.com/blog/2013/08/12/taming-thread-woes/


As we all know at time thread tension can be the death of us!


I have reviewed a number of videos on thread tension, each one gives a little different value on the subject. Hopefully you will find one that you enjoy or can use for reference

TNT (Threads, Needles & Tension)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZBNUKsCyxg


This is a video on long arm tension, they refer to several machines but not the Bailey, the basics are the same
I know that this is a long video however it encompasses a lot of info, from the properly wound bobbin, to bottom and top tension.If you don't want to watch the whole video fast forward but placing your cursor on the red line at the base of the video and drag to 11 minutes. If you have time watch the whole video as you are taking a coffee break


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTmT-Uj3yXg



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzD-oNHrVIY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonrgsdvV3o


Listing for some variety of threads, and suggested needle size

http://www.superiorthreads.com/media/uploads/2013/08/06/files/Ref_Guide_-_LONGARM_8-13.pdf


On-Line Thread Suppliers

http://www.superiorthreads.com/

http://www.bobbincentral.com/

"http://www.connectingthreads.com/


http:www.canadianlongarmsupplies.com/

 Oh and don't forget your bobbin size- 15 class A
 http://www.superiorthreads.com/media/docs/bobbin-style-infographic-wide.jpg


More about thread and needle flex!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOD5pLcYz3w&feature=related


Please note that I have no gain on showing any of the sites above it is for purely resource information and you are left up to your own devices. Happy quilting!

3 comments:

  1. Any info regarding the type of bobbins for the Bailey.. i'm afraid to try anything else,, I've had not issues and don't want any..do I have to buy them from Bailey only,,i like to have lots to keep thread ready.. thanks.. Barbara

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  2. Bailey does sell bobbins but you can buy them from most sewing shops in your area, Walmart, or online. You need to know that they are a class 15. You may also buy prewounds from bobbincentral.com for an example. Some vendors list prewound in L or M but if you ask for a class15 they usually have them they just don`t advertise them

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    1. Just a side note Class 15 A - please specify the A as I think that there is also 15 J class

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