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LJKilsby 11-16-2019 08:45 AM

Dri Fit... ugh!
 
Has anyone had issues with quilting dri fit fabric? I have never had any issues and now my machine is skipping stitches. Timing and tension are correct – I had my machine serviced recently (it was doing this before it was serviced). I am using a ballpoint needle and can't elevate the problem. Any suggestions?

Iceblossom 11-16-2019 08:49 AM

I don't know that brand/type of fabric.

I like a Microtex Sharp for batiks, maybe that would help you? I'm usually using a 14 to quilt down on a home machine.

Other people like top stitch needles for some fabrics.

bearisgray 11-16-2019 09:03 AM

The ballpoint needle might be the problem.

Liz92B 11-16-2019 09:14 AM

dri-fit is a stretch fabric, perhaps try a larger or a smaller needle?

QuiltE 11-16-2019 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by LJKilsby (Post 8327800)
Has anyone had issues with quilting dri fit fabric? I have never had any issues and now my machine is skipping stitches. Timing and tension are correct – I had my machine serviced recently (it was doing this before it was serviced). I am using a ballpoint needle and can't elevate the problem. Any suggestions?

Not quite sure what generalities you are stating in your statements and questions.

Have you quilted "dri fit" before?? successfully??
Is your machine working fine if stitching regular cotton fabrics??
Are you able to quilt regular cottons with a batting with no problems??

Perhaps give us more background info, and there will be more answers/suggestions that may help you.

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QuiltnNan 11-16-2019 01:46 PM

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Jingle 11-16-2019 04:07 PM

Welcome to this board.

Peckish 11-16-2019 07:59 PM

Try a 16 topstitch needle.

cashs_mom 11-16-2019 09:41 PM

If it's a stretch fabric, you will need a ballpoint needle or needle for stretch fabrics.

EmiliasNana 11-17-2019 06:51 AM

I believe Dry-Fit is the material used for running and workout shirts. I am interested in the responses too, as a friend wants me to make her granddaughter a tee shirt quilt using her cross country shirts and it will all depend on whether I can get the right interfacing and not melt the fabric, and be able to quilt it. They don't have the money to pay me but the DGD is amazing, so I will do it if I can figure it out.


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