Help please, 2nd day with new Brother PQ1500S...not so good...
#21
I have this machine and had a terrible time getting it to fmq. I now love it! I only thread the first hole in the bar. I turn the pressure knob to be low pressure and I set the upper tension to 0 and turn it up 1/2 at a time until the stitch looks good. I set the stitch length dial to 3 1/2. Feed dogs down which means switching the pin feed dial. I use the pin feed setting for all seaming and machine quilting but not for FMQ.
#22
Originally Posted by njcjd
I have added a picture of the bent paper clip, I had to cut it first. I used needle nose pliers and the small pliers that are used for making jewelry. I had to bend it around the machine right above the screw that holds the needle in place. It does have a little wiggle to it but it is secure enough to hold the thread without shifting.
#23
Kiffie2413 - I hope you're up and running with your Brother. My only machine is a Brother that I got about 6 or 7 years ago. If there's ever a problem it's the tension. And after I've messed with it for as long as I can stand, we both go to the repairman.
njcjd - Thanks for the visual post with the paper clip. I just knew they had other uses!
njcjd - Thanks for the visual post with the paper clip. I just knew they had other uses!
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I know this is an old thread but it popped up when I did a search. I looked at Leah Day's site and she recommends using Isacord 40 wt polyester in the top and also bobbin. She has a great explanation of how polyester threads today are different than the older ones. I tried it and it has been smooth sailing all afternoon. Beautiful stitch top and bottom. I am using a microtex 90 needle.
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