I am attempting to weave a pattern with my new wonder weaver and I am using sulky thread because of the much more diverse color availability. I am having a very difficult time with the thread adhering to the masking tape on my layout threads. Is it me, the tape or thread? I am frustrated to no end, I place the thread in it's place and it just falls off. I tried using different tape and it hasn't made a difference. Please ,what can be done or what can I possibly be doing wrong?

Jeff Leonard

Only wish I could make it to ICRBE to learn more!

If its sulky rayon, you are in for problems anyway. Probably has a lubricant on it for sewing machines.

Good Wraps..
Russell C.
Bastrop,Tx.

I use a lot of Sulky metallics and a few non-metallics (non-rayon, too) and I don't believe any of their threads carry the lubricant on them because I don't use CP and have no fish-eye issues like I do with the Madeira threads.

I'm not sure what's causing the "no stick" problem you're having. Maybe you do have some Sulky that's been coated with a lubricant, I'm not sure. But of all the spools of it that I have (and I do like the Sullky and use it quite a bit, too), I've not had a glimmer of a lubrication issue that shows up with those dreaded fish-eyes in the finish

Could also be oils on your fingers going to the threads, I suppose. I've had that happen when weaving and using tape.

(edit spelling; long day...)

Putter
Williston, ND



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/30/2008 11:54PM by Randy Parpart (Putter).

I have been using two sided carpet tape for the same reason. Its much more stickier and thinner. You can find it in any hardware store. Give that a try.

Scott,

I tried the carpet tape also with no luck. These spools do say rayon on the side. Does that mean they can't be used with tape?

Jeff Leonard

To tell you the truth, I have never tried any rayon thread. I read everyone posts about rayon and decided it been tried and tested and I never heard anything good, so I stay away from it. I was having problem with masking tape and regular nylon and polyneon thread until I switched to the carpet tape. Most of the time I take a steel ice pick and press down on the thread while rolling it on the tape. Makes it stick better. Have you tried anything like that?

Jeff, I do all my weaves with Madeira, but stay away from the Rayon, use the sulky polyester. I also use the carpet tape and have no problems, I also after I have laid down a layer(assuming you are doing a color change weave) I tape that layer down with 1/4" masking tape and then put more carpet tape down and start the next layer. Hope this helps Scott

Thanks Guys,

It appears the problem is the rayon. I have tried pressing it into the tape and it still falls off. I have been able to get thirty threads to hold but took twice as long as it should have.

Jeff Leonard