by minicow 16 Apr 2008

How do I obtain same result as closeups of CUTE's embroidery on Home page - NO TAILS showing? I always end up with little embroidery thread tails- tips please. I will give you flowers (gggg)

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by katydid 17 Apr 2008

I also like to hold the thread up with tweezers in my left hand and snip with curved up blade squeeze scissors with my right hand. This method especially helps with jump stitches. Also use the Ott light focused on sewing area.

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by joaniessw 17 Apr 2008

I also have a pair of the curved "Embroidery" scissors. Gr8 investment. *4U

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by nglover1 17 Apr 2008

I love my curved scissors. They do the trick . A flower for you.

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by letvia 17 Apr 2008

You have good answers on here so I just give you flower. Flower and XoXo

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by mops Moderator 17 Apr 2008

My machine came with a pair of curved scissor and they do the trick, just like everyone said. One of my machines stops automatically after a few stitches, the other I have to stop by hand to trim the starting tail. Flower for you.

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by bikermomfl 17 Apr 2008

I also have a pair of those little curved scissors, they work great and no tails. If you're careful that is. On some patterns I've had to wait until it's out of the hoop and then push it from behind with my finger and snip on the front. Good luck

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by lorettag28 16 Apr 2008

Very good eyesight helps, Haha! A flower for you.

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by jrob Moderator 16 Apr 2008

I use a squeeze scissor (I'll post the link) and pair of tweezers to hold the thread straight up. Clip the tail after 4-5 stitches. I do the same thing with just stitches. The reason I like the squeeze scissor is that the blades are curved so that I can get down even with the thread and design and get rid of all of it. Just remember to put fray check on the back so you don't unravel.;)

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jrob by jrob 16 Apr 2008

Should read: I do the same thing with JUMP stitches.

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by brendaleas 16 Apr 2008

just like the others have said, very sharp scissors, I too once had tails, but I got myself a curved pair of scissors. No more tails. * 4 U

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by shirlener88 16 Apr 2008

really sharp scissors and prehaps a magnafying glass could help. *4U

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by clawton 16 Apr 2008

Little curved scissors help a lot. I have a pair that works like tweezers and they are great.

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by dlonnahawkins 16 Apr 2008

Well all get those too, and you have to trim those, and also the jump stitches. It just takes practice and patience.

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