Disappointed in my Zigzag and Satin Stitch
03-09-2014, 11:25 AM
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I have the Sapphire 870Q and use newsprint or light paper as the stabilizer. Here's a sample of my satin stitching on it, I'm happy with it, not sure if yours is better or worse? [ATTACH=CONFIG]466401[/ATTACH] (the 1st block from fatcatpatterns)
03-09-2014, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
I have the Sapphire 870Q and use newsprint or light paper as the stabilizer. Here's a sample of my satin stitching on it, I'm happy with it, not sure if yours is better or worse? [ATTACH=CONFIG]466401[/ATTACH] (the 1st block from fatcatpatterns)
03-09-2014, 12:53 PM
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Hi there, I use stitch #32 and change the length to .6 and the zig to 2 and narrow it down to 1.5 for smaller spots & up to 3 for the really large pieces.
These blocks I used rayon thread on the top & 50 weight aurifil in the bobbin. HTH
These blocks I used rayon thread on the top & 50 weight aurifil in the bobbin. HTH
03-09-2014, 12:59 PM
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I have a Brother SQ9000 that decided it did not like Connecting Threads for satin stitch. I changed to Sulky, and it is okay. I now use the CT for regular sewing, and hand quilting.
03-09-2014, 02:07 PM
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I would recommend a lightweight thread and a smaller sharp needle in addition to the stabilizer, assuming you are not working on a knit. Also, do you loosen the tension so the top thread wraps to the back side of the fabric? I do know some fabrics are just harder to get even stitching on (denim and other loosely woven gpfabrics in particular!), but you should be able to get a very good satin stitch on your machine.
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03-09-2014, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
for some reason once in awhile my zig zag stitch skips. I hate that. I don't satin stitch if possible. I hate having to adjust my machine too. I have a Janome MC4800.
that will normally solve the problem.
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03-09-2014, 05:02 PM
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If you take your Viking in for service, ask the technician if he can offer any help. I would suggest also using a lightweight stabilizer too as a last resort to buying a new DSM. I have a Bernina 1530 and never had trouble with a satin stitch. Can you post a picture??
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