CustomDoug Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I've been wishing I could use a #138 thread with my Singer patcher but it's a small bobbin model and I've only used #69 with it because I've read that it's about as large as you can go without problems. However, I just realized there's a size 92... which could be a good compromise if it would work. Has anyone tried it? How about if I went with a smaller size bobbin thread, say a #46 ? Doable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I believe you should only go one size smaller in the bobbin. In other words, #69 in the bobbin with #92 in the needle. ferg I've been wishing I could use a #138 thread with my Singer patcher but it's a small bobbin model and I've only used #69 with it because I've read that it's about as large as you can go without problems. However, I just realized there's a size 92... which could be a good compromise if it would work. Has anyone tried it? How about if I went with a smaller size bobbin thread, say a #46 ? Doable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Your patcher can indeed handle #92 thread, as can your bobbin case. If you use #46 or #69 in the bobbin, it will last longer, but the strength of the stitches will be that of the smallest thread. If you're only wanting to use #92 on top for appearance only, a mixed thread size is fine. But, if you want #92 for the increased strength of the stitching, use it on top and in the bobbin. Edited September 7, 2011 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Good deal then, I'm gonna order some #92 in the same colors as my current batch of #69 thread. This will be plenty of strength for the items I'm making right now. thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted September 7, 2011 BTW, does doing this cause any particular troubles with adjusting thread tension? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted September 7, 2011 May have to tweak it a bit. ferg BTW, does doing this cause any particular troubles with adjusting thread tension? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted September 7, 2011 A good needle size for #92 ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted September 7, 2011 By using the same thread on top and bottom, the tensions will increase in both places, usually in an equal amount. The only interference you face is the needle size. You may have to increase your needle size to a #19 or 20, which will re-balance the tensions for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted September 7, 2011 I've got #20 needles, yea!! - though I have no idea why, since I didn't know I could go with larger thread . Anyway, thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
