I also have that machine and while I haven't done much fmq at all, I did find playing with the three-hole guide made some difference, as did choosing a stronger thread. Still not perfect but I know most of that is my inexperience.
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Originally Posted by quiltedsunshine
(Post 8523477)
I've found that a polyester thread behaves better than cotton, when doing free-motion or ruler work.
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I have the Brother 1500 PS I use the three hole bar for a thread guide, not for tension. I use one hole to guide the thread. The other holes are for specialty threads that need more help. A Brother tech told me this and said it wasn't addressed properly in the manual. Brother sure didn't spend any money on the manual I got with my machine. Very vague and basic.
Oh and never ever use a metal bobbin that has the open holes around it. Don't use plastic bobbins. That is true for most one stitch machines like Brother 1500 and Juki. A wrong bobbin will cause havoc and can cause damage. I know, I had my repaired twice by a dealer repairman that didn't know this and was blaming it on user error. A Juki tech said it was basic info every repairman should know. |
the metal bobbin with the holes is for the high speed industrial, and if you are sewing fast it really helps to keep the bobbin cooler having the holes.
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The tech told me the holes will cause the machine to damage the hook. I had to have two replaced because of using the holy bobbins. The repair guy kept saying I did something, well I did, I used the wrong bobbin but he didn't know or didn't bother to tell me. Cost a lot for repair and he got the fee twice. The third time the tech was there and saw the problem right off.
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
(Post 8523667)
the metal bobbin with the holes is for the high speed industrial, and if you are sewing fast it really helps to keep the bobbin cooler having the holes.
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