twisting thread=skipped stitches?

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Sailrite machine using V-46 thread on 1.5 ounce ripstop nylon geting skipped stitches during zig zag but not straight stitches. Switched  to v-69 (not v92 as originally posted) thread and needle change, no skipped stitches. Checked tensions, cap spring, needle bar mark, all seem just fine. I'm thinking that it is the v-46 thread. It wants to twist up on itself. I've tried pulling the thread off the cone vertically, horizontally and off the back of the cone, still twist. I didn't buy the thread from sailrite (writer turns a bit red here), got it off ebay. The thread is described as   
UV resistant V46 V-46 150D/3 High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread

Could the thread be causing skipped stitches? And if so is there any thing I could do to correct this?

Thanks
Jerry

Edited by Jerry - 16 November 2018 at 4:21pm

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Jerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 20 December 2013 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: twisting thread=skipped stitches? Posted: 13 November 2018 at 1:33pm
	Sailrite machine using V-46 thread on 1.5 ounce ripstop nylon geting skipped stitches during zig zag but not straight stitches. Switched to v-69 (not v92 as originally posted) thread and needle change, no skipped stitches. Checked tensions, cap spring, needle bar mark, all seem just fine. I'm thinking that it is the v-46 thread. It wants to twist up on itself. I've tried pulling the thread off the cone vertically, horizontally and off the back of the cone, still twist. I didn't buy the thread from sailrite (writer turns a bit red here), got it off ebay. The thread is described as UV resistant V46 V-46 150D/3 High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread Could the thread be causing skipped stitches? And if so is there any thing I could do to correct this? Thanks Jerry Edited by Jerry - 16 November 2018 at 4:21pm

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3009	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 November 2018 at 1:38pm
	Hi Jerry, Actually surprised the V-92 worked in that setup at all. V-46 would be the right thread size for what you are doing. If the thread is twisting up noticeably then you can image how it acts/twists at the hook when the loop is formed. Before doing anything else I would get another cone of thread (Coats or A&E would be my recommendation). Thanks, Matt Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

Jerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 20 December 2013 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 November 2018 at 2:15pm
	Just ordered 8400 yards of the v46 white from Sailrite. I'll post the results once it gets here. Thanks Matt.

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3009	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 November 2018 at 6:31pm
	Sounds good! Looking forward to hearing positive results.
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

Jerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 20 December 2013 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 November 2018 at 4:28pm
	I mis-remembered the the thread size, not 92 its 69. The v46 arrived today and it works beautiful. No skipped stitches.

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3009	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 November 2018 at 4:42pm
	AWESOME!
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite

David Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 20 December 2018 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 December 2018 at 11:54am
	One thing to check is that the needle is not inserted with the eye in the proper orientation. The eye should be located to the side of the needle (facing left from the sewers p.o.v.). Possibly, if it is oriented in a different position, it puts a twist into the thread as it enters the fabric, engages with the bobbin thread, and is pulled back up through the fabric. Just maybe. DG Edited by David - 21 December 2018 at 11:54am