Thanks for the suggestions.
I chose the ultra because I had enough of it on hand, and the garment in
question will see hard wear. I wouldn't trust the ultra to hold without help
under repeated beatings and heavy washing. Also the motif has internal detail
that was best served by sewing them on rather than painting. Also, given that
this is an Anglo-Scandinavian fighting tunic, paint just doesn't seem right. ;-)
The cone thread could very possibly be poly, I have no clue. Thinner is almost
a definite possibility, however. I had replaced the needle, ran it with another
fabric scrap, rethreaded it, respun the bobbin, you name the troubleshooting, I
did it. Nothing worked. Ultimately, I just had to fight my way through having
to clean the needle and scrape it with my seam ripper once an inch or less,
until the project was finished. The stitching isn't as perfect as I would
prefer it, but I'm taking what I can get. Much to my delight, it's all but
complete, I'm just hemming the monster now. Whew!
My machine, a #1+, takes just about anything, short of metallic threads. Even
with a metallic needle, it still eats it for breakfast. But everything else
runs like a dream through it. I simply prefer Gutermann for the durability and
smooth finish of the seam.
Normally, I use Sullivan's Fray Stop Spray and a spray on adhesive combination
to applique with. That Sullivan's is brilliant stuff, especially on velvet
cutwork. Spray the wrong side, let dry, and cut with an exacto blade. It'll cut
like paper all but laser clean.
Kathy
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