nancyz

it could be that your stitching is too dense. If you resized the pattern at all, you need to check the number of stitches in original, and then in the resized to make sure the number of stitches reduced. I have a Husqvarna, and sometimes it reduces and sometimes not. If it doesn't, try reducing again. On my machine, I was told to go to "resize" first, before going to the editing screen.

Deborahlees

when I first started machine embroidery, I was told a general rule of for every 10,000 stitches add an additional piece of stabilizer. I was also told it is not always best to go with really heavy stabilizer. but a nice medium weight and when you add an additional piece turn it 90 degrees.

calla

What is the fabric? When I do ME on a knit I 1st use totally stable.........also, is it with all designs your using? The design, it is something free or from the mfger? calla

snicktrain

Yes, I hoop the whole 9 yards. I even have a water stabilizer on top.
But you may be right about stretching the fabric as I hoop. I was thinking the opposite. Stretch tight and when I remove the hoop it will relax. I'll try that. Thank you :D

snicktrain

Yes, I am using a PES format. I've tried almost all motifs in the machine. They just about all do the same think.

I will try the extra stabilizer and if not then light wt.stabilizer. Thank you. :D

snicktrain

1. I have changed the needle
2. I have been using factory wound bobins. Do you think maybe they're too tight.??
3. Am working on finding the right stabilizer.
4. I am using cotton. I knew you didn't ask but someone did.
:D :wink: :D

snicktrain

Thank you everyone for your ideas. Those I have not already tried, I will. I've gotten more information from here than anywhere else I've asked. My husband gave it to me for Christmas a couple of years ago. He bought it off the internet which means NO LESSONS. So, I read, re read and read the book agin. A lady at the quilt shop that USED to be here answered a few questions. That's how I knew about the stabilizer at all. But now the shop owner retired and closed shop and moved away. However, a Quality has arrived in town but doesn't provide classes yet. Maybe someday. But thank you all for all your valuable assistance.
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Connie in CO

I agree with the others.More stitches the more stablizer you need.Maybe starch the fabric before hooping?

snicktrain

Now see, I was told not to use anything adhesive as it gums up the needle. Have you had that problem?? That would make it so much easier. fusible stabilizer?

fidgety

I guess it just depends on the machine, I out the stabilizer in the hoop, then spray the temporary adhesive on the stabilizer, then put the fabirc on the stabilizer. it holds well. it doesnt gum up my bernina. You might have to clean your hoops once in awhile. I do this all the time and I have no probs.