Having recently acquired my mum's Pfaff which has more embroidery features than my Bernina, I am keen to give it a go. First question - if you are using embroidery threads or metallic, what is the best thing to put in the bobbin? Would it be an ordinary thread such as guttermans in a similar colour or bobbin fill and do you loosen the needle tension so that the bobbin thread doesn't show on the front?
Also is it best to back with tissue paper, vilene or 'stitch-n-tear'?
Sorry for all the questions! I am changing from working on alterations to a hobby sewist so hope to also spend more time on here!