Topaz 20 & thread problems
#1
Topaz 20 & thread problems
Haven't been on here much because of a bunch of stuff going on....Anyways I do alterations and a lot of non-quilting sewing all the time. Just wondering if anyone else has these problems with a HV Topaz. 1. When "trying" to sew with a heavy top stitching thread, the top stitch looks fine, but the bobbin thread has these huge loops...anyone know how to adjust the machine ??? 2. When sewing on a stretchy fabric ( yoga or workout pants, spandex type of fabric ) the machine skips stitches all the time. I use a needle for stretch fabric and set the machine on the stretch setting. Any advice out there ?? Thanks
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#2
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I don't know your machine specifically, but the first problem might be a tension thing. Try loosening the top tension(or refer to your manual for suggestions). I'm not really sure but would a walking foot help? I know when I sew on fleece I need to use a walking foot or one of the layers of fabric will slip.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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When I had that happen it was because the bobbin was threaded wrong. I have the Topaz 20 and when i put the bobbin thread in I cannot cut of the thread until the cover is back on, then a quick pull of the thread and it is cut. Also, I found my machine wants the top thread and bottom thread to match. It does not like the "bottom" thread when I do embroidery - it just looks horrid. So I use white embroidery thread underneath. Not a big deal for me.
#5
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I have a Topaz 20 and use bobbin thread in the bobbin whenever I do embroidery. No problem. If the embroidery is a design that I want to look good on the back then I will use a matching thread top and bottom. I have used alot of different threads both expensive and inexpensive and have not had any problems unless I didn't clean the bobbin area. It does like the bobbin area clean of any lint.
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