the results of my first foray into decorative stitching with my 6600P were ... shall we say ... less than impressive.
i finally swallowed my pride and hauled out the manual. LOL
page 88 shows how to use the Feed Balancing Dial.
fiddling with the settings makes a huge difference when working with the deco stitches.
check page 25 for info about adjusting the foot pressure.
if you are using one of the dual feed feet, also take a gander at page 36, which talks about using that dial to make adjustments.
other things to check:
1. are you using the correct size needle?
2. are you using the best foot for that particular stitch/set?
3. are you using a thread that works well for deco stitches?
i always test on scraps. sew some together so you can test and practice stitching over and across seams.
when you find the best combination of settings, needle, thread, etc for a stitch/set make sure to write it all down. if you turn off the machine in the middle of your project, you'll be able to get started again without all the fuss and bother of repeating your experiments.
