Why are my stitches like this?

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01-25-2015, 02:23 PM

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KenmoreGal2

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Well the size 14 needle took care of it. Thanks!! I thought 12 was the multi-purpose size but I guess I was wrong.

Thanks to all who contributed. Much appreciated.

01-25-2015, 03:01 PM

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I used to use size 11 for everything but suddenly had thread shedding. Switched to 14 and no problems with stitch quality or thread shedding. Glad you worked it out!

01-25-2015, 03:06 PM

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Interesting......

Love your avatar. Is that a real machine?

01-25-2015, 03:23 PM

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gale

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It is. It's a Janome sew mini. I use it for papercrafts but it's so cute I had to take a pic. lol

01-25-2015, 04:18 PM

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I wonder what size thread you are using it looks like a heavy thread that may be why a bigger needle helped

01-25-2015, 04:38 PM

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I'll look into that. You are right, that thread did seem heavier than usual but I didn't give it any thought. Thanks!!

01-25-2015, 05:41 PM

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Barb_MO

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Glad the size 14 needle helped.

01-25-2015, 05:55 PM

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Michellesews

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Your upper tension is too loose.

01-25-2015, 07:41 PM

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01-25-2015, 09:07 PM

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I would definitely rethread the top and also bobbin sometimes that is all it takes. I was under the impression that if it is the bottom stiches that look bad it is the top tension that needs tightened. I could be wrong.