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04-18-2020, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by betherevr
I have the tension set according to the manual for zig zag stitching. Thank you for this. I'll try it.
I am thinking that most machines that have a numbered dial that the normal setting is around "4", So I would set it for zigzag at 2 or 3 and see if that would help. I would think it would look worse set at 0. I would double check the thread path and make sure the thread is between the tension discs and not behind or in front of them. Sometimes it is hard to see, depending on the machine.
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04-19-2020, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
While it is generally recommended to lower the upper tension for zigzag stitching, there should be some tension, I blew up your picture and it looks it is set at "0"
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I am thinking that most machines that have a numbered dial that the normal setting is around "4", So I would set it for zigzag at 2 or 3 and see if that would help. I would think it would look worse set at 0. I would double check the thread path and make sure the thread is between the tension discs and not behind or in front of them. Sometimes it is hard to see, depending on the machine.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Attachment 624320
I am thinking that most machines that have a numbered dial that the normal setting is around "4", So I would set it for zigzag at 2 or 3 and see if that would help. I would think it would look worse set at 0. I would double check the thread path and make sure the thread is between the tension discs and not behind or in front of them. Sometimes it is hard to see, depending on the machine.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
04-19-2020, 03:03 PM
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I'm so glad you got the problem taken care of, that was so sharp of Ourworkbench.
Really appreciate you coming back to tell us the end of the story, sometimes we just never find out whether we helped or not.
edit: My mom was born in Lake Stevens! I live in Renton, SE of Seattle proper near the Seahawks facility.
Really appreciate you coming back to tell us the end of the story, sometimes we just never find out whether we helped or not.
edit: My mom was born in Lake Stevens! I live in Renton, SE of Seattle proper near the Seahawks facility.
04-19-2020, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceblossom
I'm so glad you got the problem taken care of, that was so sharp of Ourworkbench.
Really appreciate you coming back to tell us the end of the story, sometimes we just never find out whether we helped or not.
edit: My mom was born in Lake Stevens! I live in Renton, SE of Seattle proper near the Seahawks facility.
Really appreciate you coming back to tell us the end of the story, sometimes we just never find out whether we helped or not.
edit: My mom was born in Lake Stevens! I live in Renton, SE of Seattle proper near the Seahawks facility.
04-19-2020, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by betherevr
... I found that the metal plate where the needle goes down through was all beat up like the needle had hit it a bunch of times....
There is something called abrasive cord that can be used to smooth out some of the rough spots in the needle hole. https://www.sewingmachine221sale.com/store/burrs.html show a plate in a vice and then running the cord through the hole. It also says that it is #52 cord. A couple of other places that have #52 abrasive cord are https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mi52000/ and https://quiltersapothecary.com/produ...=6837377728575
Originally Posted by Iceblossom
...Really appreciate you coming back to tell us the end of the story, sometimes we just never find out whether we helped or not....
I agree wholeheartedly with Iceblossom. I, too, appreciate your following up with solution. There are several that have posted and then are never seen again, so don't know if or what helped.
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04-20-2020, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
There is something called abrasive cord that can be used to smooth out some of the rough spots in the needle hole. https://www.sewingmachine221sale.com/store/burrs.html show a plate in a vice and then running the cord through the hole. It also says that it is #52 cord. A couple of other places that have #52 abrasive cord are https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mi52000/ and https://quiltersapothecary.com/produ...=6837377728575
I agree wholeheartedly with Iceblossom. I, too, appreciate your following up with solution. There are several that have posted and then are never seen again, so don't know if or what helped.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
I agree wholeheartedly with Iceblossom. I, too, appreciate your following up with solution. There are several that have posted and then are never seen again, so don't know if or what helped.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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