If your tension is ok on straight stitching, THEN DON'T MESS WITH YOUR TENSION. When you get "eyelashes", you are moving too fast, so either slow down with your hand movement or speed up your machine. You are moving faster than your machine can lock the stitches. Also, you need to be using a 90/14 topstitch needle. It has a larger eye and makes a little larger hole, so your threads lock better. DID I SAY, DON'T MESS WITH THE TENSION....Remember, if you tension is OK straight stitching....your tension is fine. These are all things I learned in a Free Motion Bootcamp. That was fun! Best wishes...and don't fret, you will get there. Try some practice pieces. You will do fine.
Last edited by Lady Diana; 04-05-2016 at 05:22 AM.