Anyone have Singer 50/50 machine?
#1
I have one and was doing fine with it until I started to do my Crazy Quilt (going to use the Fun & Done method!)
When I started to do the special stitches.....went by the instruction book to set the stitches ..... it will not do like the stitch looks like. It will only make a "zig zag" I have (so the book says) the right cam in and the right settings
question #1
Would the type of thread have anything to do with it? I have used just cotton before (Walmart cheap brand) and it worked!
This time I am using the Handquilting thread as it is stronger. I have it in the top and bobbin both!
:?: :?: :?: :?:
Please...any help :!: :!: :!: :!:
Mary
When I started to do the special stitches.....went by the instruction book to set the stitches ..... it will not do like the stitch looks like. It will only make a "zig zag" I have (so the book says) the right cam in and the right settings
question #1
Would the type of thread have anything to do with it? I have used just cotton before (Walmart cheap brand) and it worked!
This time I am using the Handquilting thread as it is stronger. I have it in the top and bobbin both!
:?: :?: :?: :?:
Please...any help :!: :!: :!: :!:
Mary
#3
If you haven't used them in a long time, oil may have hardened so the cams are not working. Try heating the cam area (with cam out) with a hairdryer, then try again. Also, tighten up your stitch length - they have to be pretty tight to get the look you are after. Practice on scraps the same thickness you will be using.
Finally, once you get your settings perfect, put a label on the cam with length and width settings so you'll know next time.
Finally, once you get your settings perfect, put a label on the cam with length and width settings so you'll know next time.
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Originally Posted by mkanderson
This time I am using the Handquilting thread as it is stronger.
#7
Originally Posted by azam
I don't have that machine, but my daughter-in-law was having similar problems. She kept playing with it and finally it worked. Good Luck!!!
#8
Originally Posted by Moonpi
If you haven't used them in a long time, oil may have hardened so the cams are not working. Try heating the cam area (with cam out) with a hairdryer, then try again. Also, tighten up your stitch length - they have to be pretty tight to get the look you are after. Practice on scraps the same thickness you will be using.
Finally, once you get your settings perfect, put a label on the cam with length and width settings so you'll know next time.
Finally, once you get your settings perfect, put a label on the cam with length and width settings so you'll know next time.
#9
Originally Posted by Ruth Camp
Hand quilting thread is bad for sewing machines especially if it is waxed. Go back to your manual and read at the beginning ABOUT DECORATIVE SEWING you may have forgot some button or slide :D
And I have gone by the book about 4 times (but knowing me!!! :lol: ) I can read right AT something and still miss it!! LOL Will try that again!! Thanks
#10
Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by mkanderson
This time I am using the Handquilting thread as it is stronger.
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