Help! With midarm
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If the top thread is having issues on the back of the quilt, it is probably the bobbin tension.
If the bobbin thread is having issues on the top of the quilt, it is probably the top thread tension.
One things to remember is that if you change the top tension, you may have to change the bobbin tension.
If you google adjusting the tension on a midarm or longarm you should get quite a few websites to read from. I really hate to change the bobbin tension, but sometimes you have to. I would start with the top tension. I hope this makes sense.
Good luck!
If the bobbin thread is having issues on the top of the quilt, it is probably the top thread tension.
One things to remember is that if you change the top tension, you may have to change the bobbin tension.
If you google adjusting the tension on a midarm or longarm you should get quite a few websites to read from. I really hate to change the bobbin tension, but sometimes you have to. I would start with the top tension. I hope this makes sense.
Good luck!
#4
Is it a Pfaff??? I constantly had trouble with my midarm Pfaff. When you thread the machine, it's so closed in that you can't help but knock the tension knob...and it's VERY delicate. SO, I've had to write down where the tension is when I get it just right and look at that constantly. IF it's not the case as above -- did you remember to put the foot down?
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Also, what thread are you using? Don't know about your machine but some only like certain threads....I know...all those wonderful threads and sometimes we can't use them. Try same thread in top and bobbin...cotton for some machines and poly works in others. I got best results with Isacord. And you don't find it everywhere. Also unthread everything and rethread....change needles if you think that might be an issue. Good luck. B
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It has to be one of the following:
Tension
Pressure foot up
Quilt is too tight on frame
I have a Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter and had tons of problems until I figured out the above. Always do a test first before you start on the quilt, as each quilt sandwich is different.
Tension
Pressure foot up
Quilt is too tight on frame
I have a Pfaff Hobby Grand Quilter and had tons of problems until I figured out the above. Always do a test first before you start on the quilt, as each quilt sandwich is different.
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