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    Old 09-27-2010, 06:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by spinnergs
    I have had this problem because I was using different weights of thread in top and bobbin. Just a thought.
    I as having the same problem, same reason.
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    Old 09-27-2010, 06:16 AM
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    Thanks for all of the advice. The thread is the same weight in both top and bottom. I was told to never play with the bobbin tension from the dealer. I think I will try adjusting the top tension and see if this will help. I forgot that I did change the top tension a few weeks ago, maybe I forgot to put it back. Usually I don't touch my tension at all for fear of messing it up. I also thought my speed could be off, but no matter how fast or slow I go it still messes up. I won't get a chance to play with it again until the end of the week. So I will let you all know what happens. Thank you.
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    Old 09-27-2010, 07:05 AM
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    Try using different types of thread on a practice sandwich. I ended up buying Isacord...online. and that helped a bunch. It is a poly thread I believe...some machines prefer one brand or type of thread...go figure. Mine prefers cotton thread or the Isacord. I ended up buying a machine that only does straight stitching and that ended my bobbin problems. My stitching improved a thousand per cent after months of practicing FMQ. Juki solved my probs.
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    Old 09-27-2010, 07:13 AM
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    Are you pulling your bobbin thread to the top before you begin stitching, and make sure your presser foot is down... the times I've had a nest on the bottom was because I'd forgotten to do either one or both of those two things....
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