Stitch Length Issue
10-16-2015, 10:31 AM
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Stitch Length Issue
Hello, I am quilting using a Janome 9900 on a Gracie frame. I sew along and everything is fine then the stitch length goes all wonky. I have changed the needle and rewound the bobbin. It continues to happen. Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this?
10-16-2015, 10:35 AM
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What do you mean by " all wonky" ? I'm afraid most of us will need a little more information. I have a Singer 301 on the original little gracie frame. If I don't keep making speed up with my carriage, my stitches get long. Tell us a bit more please.
10-16-2015, 12:18 PM
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if you have a stitch regulator, make sure all the wheels/tracks are clean and making good contact.
if one of the wheels stops turning because it's sticking on something, the sensor will think the carriage is not moving as fast as it actually is, so it will slow down the stitching speed and you'll get longer stitches.
I consider cleaning the tracks/rollers part of regular maintenance - done the first time I go to quilt each day.
if one of the wheels stops turning because it's sticking on something, the sensor will think the carriage is not moving as fast as it actually is, so it will slow down the stitching speed and you'll get longer stitches.
I consider cleaning the tracks/rollers part of regular maintenance - done the first time I go to quilt each day.
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10-16-2015, 04:05 PM
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Stitch length
Originally Posted by mike'sgirl
What do you mean by " all wonky" ? I'm afraid most of us will need a little more information. I have a Singer 301 on the original little gracie frame. If I don't keep making speed up with my carriage, my stitches get long. Tell us a bit more please.
10-16-2015, 04:12 PM
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Thank you so much. I did not know to do this. I'm guessing after 3 years I'd better do this. I'll make it a part of my regular cleaning routine. Any other tips greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by Macybaby
if you have a stitch regulator, make sure all the wheels/tracks are clean and making good contact.
if one of the wheels stops turning because it's sticking on something, the sensor will think the carriage is not moving as fast as it actually is, so it will slow down the stitching speed and you'll get longer stitches.
I consider cleaning the tracks/rollers part of regular maintenance - done the first time I go to quilt each day.
if one of the wheels stops turning because it's sticking on something, the sensor will think the carriage is not moving as fast as it actually is, so it will slow down the stitching speed and you'll get longer stitches.
I consider cleaning the tracks/rollers part of regular maintenance - done the first time I go to quilt each day.
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