How to Use the Schmetz Twin Needle | A Shabby Fabrics Notions Video

Follow along with Tammy and Jen as they show you how fun and easy the Schmetz Twin Needle is to use to add more fun to your quilts and sewing projects! Click below for links to everything mentioned in this video!
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[@lindamercer1736]

Hi Jen - bought my twin needle - my machine apparently has a 7mm swing so I have purchased a 2mm and a 4mm - one for straight stitching and the other for fancy stitches. Can't wait for your twin needle videos for more fancy sewing work LOL. Thank you - Linda x

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's exciting, Linda! We love fancy sewing work, lol! Thanks for watching, we appreciate you.

[@thoughtfullysewn7456]

Wow! Thank you for this video. My Sears Kenmore 62-year old machine can do twin needles - I just never took the time to try it. Now I will. Thank you so much for teaching this. Very valuable and useful lesson. I will try some fancy threads, too. Always love your videos, too. Kathleen

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So great to hear this inspired you to try out at Twin Needle! Thanks for watching and have fun!

[@jeannelovewell4152]

I had a double needle with my old Universal machine that I bought way back in 1969. Great to use for top stitching trim on wearables.

[@VeraFernandesverasevents]

Thank you so much for this video, I have a twin needle that came with my BabyLock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery machine and did not know what to do with it , nor did I have the time to go through the manual to figure it out myself, until today! I really appreciate you for these types of videos.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It is so great to hear that this video helped take some of the mystery out of the Twin Needle that came with your machine :) Thank you so much for watching and have fun!

[@rmcrms5]

This just gave me a fabulous idea for quilting on holiday table runners I'm making for gifts!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That's awesome! So glad this video inspired you!

[@kmlanagan]

Yaaaa, now I know how to use my twin needle. Thanks for the video!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Woo! So glad it was helpful for you! - Morgan

[@kimingram3578]

Thank you for this video. I never knew what to do with that twin needle..lol

[@ShabbyFabrics]

They can be a bit of a mystery! So glad this video helped!

[@ArkcessorizeYurself]

My machine came with the twin needle feature. Will be trying this today. And I just got some new embroidery thread...feeling excited.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

YAY! That is so exciting to hear! Have fun :)

[@terryanderson5789]

Love, love the thread director!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We totally agree - it's a real game changer!

[@christiedecker2724]

Joining in with the comments below, I've had the capacity for twin needles for years and have been intimidated by the idea of them...I think I may even have a couple in my sewing drawer, but I've never opened them...now, I think it's time. Thank you for this video...I'm making custom design rice bags right now, so no metallic threads, would kill the microwave, but at some point, I will try the metallic threads also. Blessings!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yes!! Now is the perfect time to try them - so excited to know you will be having fun with your twin needles :)

[@aletasneed3832]

Great Thanks For Shareing Love It ,Aleta Sneed

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! - Morgan

[@sherryt9569]

You don't actually want to set your machine up for a zigzag stitch, a straight stitch is what you want to use. The bobbin zigzags automatically between the two threads when you're stitching. The twin needle is great for top stitching on knits and hems on garments also.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Correct! The bobbin thread zig-zags but nothing on the machine actually physically zig-zags (just the thread)! Thanks for watching :)

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

This would be neat for quilting a quilt on either side of the ditch.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

That would be so fun! Great idea and thanks for watching!

[@adelechicken6356]

I wouldn't care for the pattern that it would make on the back side of the quilt, I don't think the zig-zag would be very pretty. So, try on a scrap and see what happens. I do love the twin needles for hemming knit t-shirts and things like that.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You could use a thread in the bobbin that matches your backing well to have it blend in a bit more to avoid seeing it :)

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Shabby Fabrics great idea! See that’s why you are the pros!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Happy to help!!

[@Reesfun]

With that metallic thread Do you have to Use the same thread on the bobbin or can you use regular poly?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We use our regular 40-50wt cotton thread in the bobbin when we work with metallic threads. Hope this helps! -Michelle

[@ruthl359]

Thank you and kudos to you both. Yeah, that twin needle seemed a bit intimidating and I had no appreciation for what it could really do. Mystery no more!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy that we helped take a bit of the mystery out of the twin needle! Thanks for watching!

[@jayfpv9376]

So cool. Who knew?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Right?! We are loving this!

[@jennielynnschlageter6586]

When will you do some more no sew proejcts? Love them!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We'll brainstorm some ideas and add them to our list of videos to make. :)

[@karencheek7518]

Do you set the stitch to zigzag or leave it on straight stitch?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You leave it on straight stitch! The bobbin thread will just naturally zig-zag back and forth between the two threads :)

[@mgs783]

So you use a straight stitch and the bobbin sews zig zag?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Correct - the bobbin thread kind of zig-zags between the two straight stitches :)

[@suzyquilts2]

Want to try this, confused on straight stitch/ zigzag, am I setting the machine to zigzag or straight stitch? Or does the bobbin automatically do zigzag underneath from the two top threads?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

The bobbin automatically zig-zags underneath the two top threads! You will set your machine to a straight stitch :)

[@maplelassuk]

I still can't find the thread director 2 in the UK and would love to buy one.....any suggestions?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We ship worldwide and have them available on our site! Here is a link: www.shabbyfabrics.com/The-Thread-Director-2-P60327.aspx

[@maplelassuk]

Shabby Fabrics , thank you, I did look! I would love one, probably have to pay mega import tax, such a pain, but I can't get it here!i will try and get an American friend to receive it and get it back in another frien'd's suitcase as shipping is nearly as much as the item 😢. I will get it somehow!!

[@maplelassuk]

Shabby Fabrics I could only get the 001 on eBay here, so I did buy it but will get plans in place for the 2!! 😀

[@beckyfromwyoming2821]

What bobbin thread are you recommending?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great question! We recommend using the Sulky Bobbin Thread if you're using metallic threads: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Search.aspx?k=Sulky+bobbin+thread

[@joyceandrews5917]

Becky from Wyoming 7

[@judypurcell954]

Do you think it would be possible to free motion quilt with this needle?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

While we haven't personally attempted free motion quilting with the twin needle, there doesn't seem to be a reason why it wouldn't work! We would suggest testing it out on a scrap quilt sandwich to see how it looks :)

[@laurahyde5566]

It appears it does not matter which thread goes into which side. Is that correct?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Correct :) You may have a project where you'd like a specific thread on one side and the other, but, it doesn't make a difference in the functionality!

[@valeriejohnson2367]

Can you free motion quilt with twin needles?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

While we haven't personally attempted free motion quilting with the twin needle, there doesn't seem to be a reason why it wouldn't work! We would suggest testing it out on a scrap quilt sandwich to see how it looks :)

[@juanitaacevedo4011]

In the bobbin what thread should be used?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

When we're working with metallic threads, we use Sulky Bobbin Thread (www.shabbyfabrics.com/sulky-bobbin-thread-c4234.aspx) in the bobbin. - Morgan

[@momgrandma5496]

That’s not scary! 🤪

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are happy to hear we made the twin needle a bit less scary for you ;)

[@jodysheahan3089]

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[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks for watching Jody! - Morgan