Recipe for Thread Jam
#11
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I start and end my sewing with a small square or any shape of fabric. i call it a spider. Not only does it eliminate thread jams it also collects loose thread.
I just chain stitch. The spider goes first then the project or quilt pieces clip the spider and finish with the spider. I clip my work off of the spider leaving the spider in the machine for the next session.
Helenann
I just chain stitch. The spider goes first then the project or quilt pieces clip the spider and finish with the spider. I clip my work off of the spider leaving the spider in the machine for the next session.
Helenann
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I start and end my sewing with a small square or any shape of fabric. i call it a spider. Not only does it eliminate thread jams it also collects loose thread.
I just chain stitch. The spider goes first then the project or quilt pieces clip the spider and finish with the spider. I clip my work off of the spider leaving the spider in the machine for the next session.
Helenann
I just chain stitch. The spider goes first then the project or quilt pieces clip the spider and finish with the spider. I clip my work off of the spider leaving the spider in the machine for the next session.
Helenann
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I've used that machine just enough that now I've broken my "always turn it towards you" habit and I get all confused now!
#15
Tammi, I was being sarcastic about the plastic wonders... I know they can jam same as anything else. Most problems with machines are user error of some sort. I thought about making this whole thread sarcastic (I leave that for CD to rewrite or make into a poem) and it would have been very easy but I realize there are beginner sewing machine operators that really do need some tips. It IS hard to remember everything - I still make thread nests. Mom REALLY makes thread nests. I don't know if chewing gum would help with concentration or make it worse... maybe chocolate? And yes some machines need longer tail thread than others - you are right leave enough tail or give the machine a turn while holding on to the tails before putting fabric in. I was hoping other people would chime in with things I forgot.
Yesterday, I posted on AA's FB page asking if there was any local interest in a tension busters class. It would appear there's a lot of interest.
I serviced a White of about the same vintage recently. You're right, they play with the mind! I was creating all sorts of havoc with my test sews.
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To me a hand crank goes the wrong way, too.
#18
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I purchased my adorable FW awhile back and sewed a little with her and she was such a pleasure to use and she has been unused since. I have just been too busy. I brought her out to start piecing in the evenings and guess what?! Nothing but thread jams!
Thanks for this thread and all of the helpful hints. User error, nothing wrong with my baby! YAY!
Tomorrow I will start fresh now that I know what to do.
Thank you Thank you.
Thanks for this thread and all of the helpful hints. User error, nothing wrong with my baby! YAY!
Tomorrow I will start fresh now that I know what to do.
Thank you Thank you.
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