Yet another question... dropped stitches only when using decorative...
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My straight stitches are AOK, but when I use decorative ones (trying to figure out which to use for that ribbon!) there are dropped stitches that make it look terrible--there are triangles where there should be squares...
My manual offers suggestions such as new needle (this one is new) and changing the presser foot pressure?
Is this something someone has dealt with?
My manual offers suggestions such as new needle (this one is new) and changing the presser foot pressure?
Is this something someone has dealt with?
#3
Originally Posted by barnbum
My straight stitches are AOK, but when I use decorative ones (trying to figure out which to use for that ribbon!) there are dropped stitches that make it look terrible--there are triangles where there should be squares...
My manual offers suggestions such as new needle (this one is new) and changing the presser foot pressure?
Is this something someone has dealt with?
My manual offers suggestions such as new needle (this one is new) and changing the presser foot pressure?
Is this something someone has dealt with?
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Hi Linda... nope on the canned air. I've had this machine a year and three months, but it was used as a sample on the floor for folks to try. It's certainly quirky, which drives me crazy. I should have it serviced at some time, I guess, but I never have a time when I want to be without my machine, and I sure don't want to learn another one if they had a loaner.
If sharp needles it wants, sharp needles it'll get. :roll:
If sharp needles it wants, sharp needles it'll get. :roll:
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Originally Posted by barnbum
Jeepers, Maride, I changed the needle and it WAS much improved! I just changed it a few days ago. This is one senstive machine. :-/ Thanks for the reply--I need to buy more needles.
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My Janome 6500 is a sensitive little thing too. Seems like the ladies here have given you all the advice I have figured out for my skipped stitches.
My repair guy offers same day service if you call ahead and book him several days in advance. Can you try and see if that will work for you?
My repair guy offers same day service if you call ahead and book him several days in advance. Can you try and see if that will work for you?
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You also should slow down.
I've been told that a high percentage of needles are faulty, so if a new one doesn't do the trick - try another new one.
My repair guy offers same day service if you call ahead and book him several days in advance. Can you try and see if that will work for you?
What size is the best? 11/75? I seem to have a bunch of 14/90--don't know why I bought those.
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