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What is so good about King Star ?

I have had nothing but wonderful reports from embroiderers both home and industrial who have tried the range. It has a huge selection (over 600) of colours and shades. Please remember that polyester King Star is a more suitable thread and should be used when an item is to be washed often or is likely to be bleached.

All workwear, uniforms, children's clothing, sportswear and towelling material subjected to heavy wear or washing should be done using polyester thread.
King Star will give you that professional result with an out lasting shine, it truly needs to be seen to be appreciated.



KING STAR POLYESTER THREAD

Spool size 2000 Metre

KING STAR METALLIC THREAD

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Spool Size 3000 Metre

Embroidery with Metallic threads.

Machine speed should be reduced for those lucky people who have a machine which allows them to alter the speed . Metallic thread works best when done at a slower rate
I strongly recommend the use of a good Metallic needle and a cone spool stand to run the thread from. Change the needle often as this will stop thread breakage. The large eye and small point of a Metallic needle reduces fabric needle damage as well as snagging.

I strongly recommend the use of a good Metallic Needle and spool stand to run the thread off. Machine speed should be reduced for those lucky enough who have a machine which allows them to alter the speed. Metallic threads work better when done more slowly than other threads.Change needle often as this stops breakage.

Spool size 1000 Metre

HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR METALLIC THREADS?

Metallic thread problems?? Well, here are a few tips I hope will
help you.

Metallic threads have a center core that is wrapped with metal foil
or thin slivers of metal foil.. Some metallic threads have a
coating of rice paper pasted over the center core,which helps stop
the metal from being stripped away.Metallic threads need special and
careful handling one should test sew with them to see which one
works best on your machine.Metallic threads add a distinctive look
to monograms and a hint of sparkle to any design.
When working with metallic threads look for one that is smooth when
being passed through your thumb and first finger.If they are not
rough they will run smoothly through your embroidery machine.A good
quality metallic thread works very well and does not need you to add
a lubricant.kingstar metallic threads have a Nylon core which makes
them nice and strong.Some fabrics and designs may not be suitable
for metallic threads.very small letters or numbers may cause your
metallic thread to break when working with stitches very close
together .Fabric that is very thick or dense fabrics will cause
increased friction with metallic threads.A dense design will cause
the thread to rub up and down which damages the needle and causes
the thread to break quickly.if fabric is tightly woven (the fabric
criss-crossed over one another tightly) there may not be enough
breathing space between the fibers to handle the
thread.understanding some fabric basics helps you to make better
choices.
Look for soft fabrics , natural fibers breath so are easier to work
with for metallic.It helps sometimes to cool the thread in the
refrigerator for 30 minutes before sewing with it this adds a
little lubricant on the thread which can sometimes help with
breakages. Metallic come in many different weights. I use 40 or 50 weight for
most of my projects with metallic threads.I like to use Neb prewound
or Coats bobbinfil as it is nice and fine and strong perfect for
machine embroidery.There are much less knots in purchased pre wounds
and this allows your top thread to run more smoothly . I like to
use the Schmetz Metallic needle which have an elongated eye and a
special shaft to reduce friction.The large eye and small point
reduces fabric needle damage and help with thread breakage and
snagging.Metallic needles will embroider on both knits and woven
fabrics.Quality needles are very important your metallic thread will
rub the needle eye and can shred your thread so change your needle
after embroidering for about 8-9 hours or sooner should you get
shredding.Choose the needle size according to the weight of your
fabric. A TOPSTITCH needle is sometimes used with metallic as the
needle is extra sharp, has an extra large eye and has a large
groove .The larger eye and bigger scarf at the
back of the needle helps and prevents troublesome holes and thread
snags.
Sometimes it is best to set the top tension lower when using
metallic threads. Lowering the tension will help with
shredding.check with the tension on your machine and see what works
best for you though.I have found when using kingstar Metallic l
don't have to touch my machine tension at all.Make sure there is no
lint or fluff in the bobbin case area as this can add stress on your
metallic thread.A clean machine can make all the difference in the
world..Machine speed should be reduced for those lucky enough who
have a machine which allows them to alter the speed. Metallic
threads work better when done more slowly than other threads.Using a
thread stand to hold your spool will help stop your metallic thread
from kinking when winding off the spool.Attaching a bulldog clip on
top of thread stand or machine to run the thread through the small
hole will also help stop kinking.This little trick l use all the
time on all models. The spool must turn as thread comes off the
spool so make sure it is not being caught on the bottom.Larger
spools often kink less.
The correct stabilizer helps I tend to use soft cutaways backings as
l find my sewouts work much better than when using tearaway A
cutaway stabilizer will add additional strength and stability.I
sometimes prefer to use hoopless embroidery when working with
metallic will explain more in class demo.For the past ten years
there is only one Metallic thread l use and that is Fujix kingstar
it is a step above the rest.
Warm regards,
Rachel stirling
(copywrite to Stirling Embroidery 2001)

ALL NEW SERGER THREAD now available!
This exciting addition to our SolarActive™ Collection can also be used for Crocheting,
Hand Knitting & Hand Embroidery.
We offer this new product on a 90 yard spool in five exciting colours:
White to Yellow, Magenta, Blue, Purple and Green.

Colour Changing Embroidery Thread"

	>>>>>>
** Indoor ** Peach		** Outdoor ** Wine

	>>>>>>
** Indoor ** Turquoise		** Outdoor ** Submarine

Due to the differences in Computer Monitors and Computer Video Cards, the Approximate Colors displayed should be used only as a guide. Threads should always be matched to the appropriate King Star physical color card. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance in cross referencing other brands threads or Pantone colors to KS .