Ok I'm trying my hand at FMQ and I need some help. I have my pressure foot on light pressure, feed dogs down... What is the stitch length suppose to be at? I practiced last night and when I do loops the bobbin thread excessively loops up to the top on the curves.. Do I need to change some tensions or something?
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I set my stitch length to 0, because the speed you move at determines the size of the stitches. This way also the needle move quicker. I move my needle fast but my fabric slower, and even slower at the curves. You have to adjust the tension until the stitches look right and practice, practice, prctice. Prepare a few practicing sandwiches with solid colors. This way to get to see your stitches with no trouble.
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Originally Posted by Maride
I set my stitch length to 0, because the speed you move at determines the size of the stitches. This way also the needle move quicker. I move my needle fast but my fabric slower, and even slower at the curves. You have to adjust the tension until the stitches look right and practice, practice, prctice. Prepare a few practicing sandwiches with solid colors. This way to get to see your stitches with no trouble.
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for my machine, putting the presser foot on a heavier pressure works best to kind of stabilize or hold down the sandwich better as you go
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the stitch length is determined only by how fast or slow you move the quilt.
you need fast foot pedal speed and a bit slower hand movement. if you move too fast the stitches won't be good. try a practice block first. |
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