Originally Posted by
margee
I luv my Janome machine. Ask what "operator error" means. I'm fairly new at this stuff but I have read on this Board that when a machine bunches fabric at the beginning stitch that changing the metal plate under the needle can help or else starting to sew before the seamline a couple stitches can stop this from happening. I think I have this correct if not please somebody correct me.
I've noticed if my needle gets dull or if I've forgotten to change the needle from a 90/14 if I'm quilting back down to a 80/12 or 75/11 for piecing. I had a 90 in and changed it back to a 75 and the fabric eating stopped. I too use a leader piece right off too. The messy threads get bunched up on that not on my piece.