What is making my thread do this?
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I am sewing minky and flannel and my thread keeps bunching up above the needle as I sew. I have tried different size needles and also ball needles. It keeps doing it.
Suggestions? Maybe the tension...but if so...what would I change it to? |
I would change thread. If that didn't help then there is something shredding the thread, a burr or snag somewhere.
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Oh...yeah I tried changing the tread too...so I need to take my machine in for service?
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Try a new needle as some times the needle gets damaged and will be a big problem. Make sure you have no lent in your bobbin holder. Mine did that once and it took me a good long time to find a small piece that was near impossible to see but it sure was causing big problems with my stitching.
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I would try Sewer's Aid (I lubricate the spool with a few lines and touch it to distribute the silicone, then touch the needle eye as well) sometimes I reapply a few times in each project. Also try slowing down, using a new needle (try a larger size), clean the upper thread track with a dollar bill or unwaxed dental floss. A tiny bit of thread or a small burr can cause the thread to shred. Also check bobbin area, clean well, sometimes it takes a piece of fluff. I would also lengthen my stitch (try all on a test sandwich) and see if that helps. Good luck.
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It's shredding at the eye of the needle. Before taking it in for service, try a jeans or topstitch needle. They have a larger eye causing less stress on the thread.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7762182)
It's shredding at the eye of the needle. Before taking it in for service, try a jeans or topstitch needle. They have a larger eye causing less stress on the thread.
My machine does bad things when I use a certain brand of thread. All other thread works fine. |
If you change your thread and needle and still have problems, I'd change the foot.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7762182)
It's shredding at the eye of the needle. Before taking it in for service, try a jeans or topstitch needle. They have a larger eye causing less stress on the thread.
You didn't say what size thread and needle you are using. The sizes have to work together. |
I have tried an 80 and now 90 needle. The tread is Guttermans...i often use Aurfil for quilting but since I am using Minky I though Poly would be better.
You lost me with vertical thread pin and horizontal. What is that? |
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