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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
(Post 5419057)
The only suggestion I have is to use a single needle face plate. That solved the problem for me.
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Thats exactly why I dont use different machines. However, I feel very condifent that my 1/4 seam is pretty accurate. Maybe I will swirtch on another piece and try it.
Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 5423050)
I agree, and if you're concerned because someone has told you that once you start a quilt on a machine, you have to finish on that machine - all you have to be nervous about is if your 1/4" seam is the same from one machine to the next. If you can sew an accurate 1/4" seam on both machines, then by all means, use a different machine to sew the HSTs on.
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A dull needle could be the culprit and someone once suggested switching your throat plate to a single hole rather than the more open throat plate for zig-zag sewing.
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Always change the needle when things like this messes up. Save the needle until you see if it is a problem.Usually solves this problem. My straight stitch only machines do not suck the fabric through the hole in faceplate.
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I can sew a accurate 1/4 inch on any straight stitch machine. I have to jerry rig a ZZ with a wide hole a little, but it is immaterial when doing HSTs as I use the method where you sew two squares through the center diagonally, then cut them. That's why I like two machines set up. The 301 is set for 1/4" and the 15 for anything else. The 15 gets switched out for the Elna if any apparel sewing comes on the scene. Right now the 301 is FMQ so I need the 15 to do all other quilting (piecing).
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Pat Yamen, in one of her classes suggests to se/put a piece of scrap fabric first and then sew onto you hst.
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I agree that a new needle may solve your problem. Also, change to a single needle face plate. Also, check to see if there is a burr on your face plate. You may have to use an emery board to smooth out a burr which a nick from a bent needle may have caused. Good luck on your solution.
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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
(Post 5419181)
single hole throat plate is a good way to keep this from happenining
http://quiltville.blogspot.co.uk/200...-and-hows.html |
I use single hole plate too, however, from your picture, there is not a "leader" between your pieces....there is space where you have pulled the two apart before continuing your piecing. A leader , where you don't stop just keep sewing, you may not have this problem.
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I use a treadle or a Featherweight for sewing triangles and half square triangles, they don't eat my fabric. Or I use a straight stitch needle plate on my machine.
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I am now sewing them one right after another with out the space. I think I understand what you are saying. :)
Originally Posted by Lady Diana
(Post 5424895)
I use single hole plate too, however, from your picture, there is not a "leader" between your pieces....there is space where you have pulled the two apart before continuing your piecing. A leader , where you don't stop just keep sewing, you may not have this problem.
D in TX |
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