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10-24-2011, 03:40 PM

#11

Lucky Lady

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Could be a problem with the tension. I have a viking Topaz and have had to play around with a tension a bit instead of using the default setting. It depends on the weight of the thread and the type of fabric. Good luck!!

10-24-2011, 03:57 PM

#12

katier825

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Location: FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by emsunfire

make sure your presser foot is up when you thread your machine.

Yes, what she said! Also, on the Sapphire, you have to make sure it is ALL the way up also. There are different levels of height and it does make a difference because of the automatic presser foot settings.

Hopefully the ball point needle will solve your problem.

10-24-2011, 04:02 PM

#13

purplefiend

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Location: Round Rock,Texas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dar627742

sappire 835 is suddenly giving me FITS! i'm trying to sew a simple pair of stretch pants,& the top thread keeps breaking.i have....changed thread,completely dismantled the bobbin &changed that thread,re-threaded the upper thread a dozen times , am going to try a diff. needle next.just bought it in june & tho i haven't had much time to sew,what i have done i was very happy with.if anyone has any suggestions, i would appreciate it.don't want to take it in if i don't have to!
thanx in advance,dar :-D

Have you cleaned out the bobbin case area lately? Make sure that the take-up lever is threaded. I have the 875 and that's the first thing I check when my machine is giving me problems.
Sharon W.

10-24-2011, 04:06 PM

#14

sewbeadit

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Sounds like you need a knit needle.

10-24-2011, 04:20 PM

#15

alices

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Location: Horton, Michigan

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Sounds like your needle

10-24-2011, 08:12 PM

#16

3incollege

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Location: western Pa.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alices

Sounds like your needle

ditto-ball point

10-25-2011, 03:20 AM

#17

NJ Quilter

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Location: Central NJ

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Also, doesn't this machine have the 'sewing advisor' panel on it for different fabric types??? My older Platinum does. Check your manual for which setting is for knits as well. This should auto adjust your tension. That, along with a ball point needle, should do you just fine.