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dublb 10-04-2011 03:59 PM

Pooks- did you get it fixed?

Murphy1 10-04-2011 04:18 PM

I would really focus on the bobbin thread. What kind of machine are you using? I have a Janome and it is very fussy about the bobbin being threaded correctly. Are you using a walking foot for stitching in the ditch? If not, that might also be why you are having trouble. Hope someone here can help you solve your problem.

Originally Posted by vjengels
Chances are it's the bobbin thread that's getting tangled, check that you have the correct bobbin for your machine, as well as rethreading the machine. if that doesn't help you may need to adjust the bobbin tension


MargeD 10-04-2011 04:28 PM

I suggest that your problem has something to do with tension. Remove the bobbin, put it back in, making sure that the thread goes through all the places it is supposed to go. Then for good measure I would re-thread my machine. One of the ways to avoid this problem is to have a "leader", a small remnant of fabric that you sew onto when you are finishing piecing and then something you sew from to begin piecing again. This leader will also save some thread by not wasting it by ending your stitching, pulling the thread out and then cutting. I hope that is making sense.

franie 10-04-2011 04:38 PM

Hi and welcome from Alaska.

wildyard 10-04-2011 06:17 PM

I never heard of pulling the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt. Is this only for quilting or for all sewing/piecing? What does this accomplish in the sewing process?

Jannie 10-04-2011 07:05 PM

Have you lowered your presser foot?

babindg12200 10-04-2011 07:15 PM

Yes rethread your machine, and make sure your needle is up all the way when you do.

OneMoreQuilt 10-04-2011 07:24 PM

Welcome from Illinois.

chrissyort 10-04-2011 07:28 PM

I wonder if the feed dogs are up?
Welcome to the board and welcome to the wonderful art of sewing and quilting!

fred liniger 10-04-2011 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by OneMoreQuilt
Welcome from Illinois.

wifes baby loc's bobbin cover wasn't snapped down. bottom thread was a real loose mess. 80 miles ans 5 sec later was fixed. go figure


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