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cricket_iscute 06-15-2013 07:21 AM

I've had this problem. It is mostly caused by the top tension being too tight, and it brings up the bottom thread too far. Also, try a Schmetz topstitch needle, probably a size 14 (but maybe a 16) and that should help. If your hands go slow moving the fabric, your foot pedal should go fast.

shasta5718 06-15-2013 08:37 AM

May be out of time from needle hitting wrong and bending. Had that happen and had to take it to be serviced. If the other things don't work you may have to take it to the shop.

omgtimmcgraw 06-15-2013 09:38 AM


Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN (Post 6123531)
If all else fails, go to your owners manual to see which adjustment you need to make. DO NOT throw your sewing machine across the room or out the window, there is a way to get it adjusted right, just keep at it. and try to have fun


i actually was thinking of doing that if i didn't find the problem. Some times beating electronics makes them better. Lol.

Hopefully this afternoon before our father days celebration I will try it.

judijade 06-15-2013 10:28 AM

i am also new to fmq and this happens to me alot.. i found what i was doing was moving the fabric to fast and the needle doesn't seem to be able to keep up.. when i slow down it doesn't happen near as much. when i move the fabric too fast i bend the needle slightly and it can't seem to connect correctly.. or at least thats what i think.. Might be all wet but slowing down solved a lot of it for me.
judy

liese 06-15-2013 11:26 AM

Did you try taking off the throat plate and cleaning in there? Maybe threads caught, lint or part of a broken needle in there.

omgtimmcgraw 06-17-2013 01:14 AM

Thank you for everyone's help. Machine is working fine now.


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