FMQ: shredded thread/skipped stitches
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I have a Janome Memory Craft 6600. When I FMQ my thread will shred and there are skipped stitches. I've changed thread, rethreaded, use 12/14 needle and still have problems. Any suggestions and could it be the FMQ foot itself?
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Originally Posted by Rondolet
I have a Janome Memory Craft 6600. When I FMQ my thread will shred and there are skipped stitches. I've changed thread, rethreaded, use 12/14 needle and still have problems. Any suggestions and could it be the FMQ foot itself?
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sounds like you need a new needle- and perhaps clean the machine-
usually frayed thread is from the needle not being the correct one for the thread- and skipped stitches generally mean the needle is dull or has a burr.
sometimes these things can be caused from lint build up- or it's time to oil.
some maintenance- and a new needle the correct size/type for the thread will more than likely fix the problem
usually frayed thread is from the needle not being the correct one for the thread- and skipped stitches generally mean the needle is dull or has a burr.
sometimes these things can be caused from lint build up- or it's time to oil.
some maintenance- and a new needle the correct size/type for the thread will more than likely fix the problem
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