Questions & Answers for: why does my thread fray

Top thread keeps fraying and shredding I didn't have the bobbin case in all the way and when I began to sew the needle hit the case and broke off in the machine, I got it out. Now the top thread is ...

...thread to fray and break. If you are sewing elastic, you should be using a ball needle for knits, that may help keep the thread from breaking. Also slow down a bit when doing zig zag on velcro or ...

When embroidering on my Duetta 4500D, thread frays and breaks. Try another brand of thread - I have a problem with C&C and Sulky black fraying and use Maderia. This may also happen with other dark

why does upper thread break when I try to sew zig zag stitch? The manual isn't very clear on where to set the dials. Your tension sounds too tight, try lowering it on the upper thread. Or you may be ...

...thread to fray. Try a needle with a larger groove that will protect the thread. It may involve some experimentation to find the right equation. Use only good quality thread--No old or bargain bin ...

thread will fray easily. Does the thread have little hairs (fibers) sticking out? If so, get rid of it. Try a different type of thread, ie polyester thread. (FWIW, Coats & Clark used by a stand-by

thread to fray--a needle with a larger scarf (ie top stitch needle) will help protect the thread during the multiple times the needle pierces the fabric. In rare instances, the needle may be defective

the top needle thread gets mangled,only way to fix is to pull all thread out and rethread the needle Sounds like the thread is shredding and fraying. Make sure the needle is the correct size for the ...

janome dc 5100 thread breakage replaced needle, threa, bobbin..sews about 12 inches then frays the thread at the needle Thread fraying/shredding indicates there is a possible rough spot (burr) or ...

...Try changing thread brands. Some threads and machines just do not get along. AVOID old or bargain bin threads. If you are stitching coarse, abrasive fabric, it can cause thread to fray and