Amy Roke Polyester Thread Problem

[SolarLeatherMachines]

Guessing here, but I suspect that your machine has a very tight stitch.  Sometimes, when the thread is under high tension, the thread fiber stretches longer than the wax can accommodate.  And sometimes it necks down, which also leads to shedding the outside coating.  You can sometimes see this happen around tight bends, where the thread tension gets very high.  

Check your machine to see if there are any sharp edges that the thread contacts.  A 90 deg edge on stainless steel needs to be buffed down.  You can also try reducing your stick tension, but most people don't want to consider doing that.  

[YinTx]

Is that not hand stitching thread?

YinTx

[arz]

10 hours ago, SolarLeatherMachines said:

Guessing here, but I suspect that your machine has a very tight stitch....

Thank you for the tips but I am hand stitching. I'm sorry if I put this topic in the wrong spot  -Adam

Edited May 21, 2017 by arz

[arz]

2 hours ago, YinTx said:

Is that not hand stitching thread?

YinTx

Yes it is. -Adam

[arz]

Update: I emailed Amy Roke and we exchanged a few emails. In the last email I sent (May 29th) I asked them if they considered this normal wear for their poly thread and if this is what I should expect. They have not emailed me back a response to those questions.

I also talked to a very good leather worker on Instagram and he has had the same problem, so it is not just me

My advice and conclusion is not to buy these threads. I would not want anyone else to spend the amount of money I did and have the same experience!

-Adam