Problems quilting a polar fleece blanket
#1
I am channel stitching a blanket made of polar fleece with flannel on top of it.
I am using Mettler thread and using a serpentine stitch.
Well the last few rows, my top thread is breaking.
There is no bird's nest on the bobbin side.
I have loosened the top tension. Don't know what else to do. I am getting a little tired of messing with it.
Any suggestions?
Chris
I am using Mettler thread and using a serpentine stitch.
Well the last few rows, my top thread is breaking.
There is no bird's nest on the bobbin side.
I have loosened the top tension. Don't know what else to do. I am getting a little tired of messing with it.
Any suggestions?
Chris
#2
Are you accidentally 'pulling' it through instead of letting the feed dogs bring the fabric along? That might be 1 possible cause. Another - do you have a new, sharp needle & is it heavy enough for the fabric?
#4
Thanks for the help.
I did put a new needle in and have the stitch lengthened.
The piece is pretty large so I am trying to avoid drag as it is being fed under the needle.
I could just be helping too much.
Chris
I did put a new needle in and have the stitch lengthened.
The piece is pretty large so I am trying to avoid drag as it is being fed under the needle.
I could just be helping too much.
Chris
#6
Originally Posted by quiltin chris
Thanks for the help.
I did put a new needle in and have the stitch lengthened.
The piece is pretty large so I am trying to avoid drag as it is being fed under the needle.
I could just be helping too much.
Chris
I did put a new needle in and have the stitch lengthened.
The piece is pretty large so I am trying to avoid drag as it is being fed under the needle.
I could just be helping too much.
Chris
Try adding a table to the side of your quilt if you don't already have a larger quilting table. Also try adding one to the back. Keeping your quilt as even with your machine as you can. That will help with the weight and stop the drag. Nothing worse than drag of heavier fabric to cause problems. You also might try stitching more slowly and see if that helps. As already suggested your fabric will cause a lot of lint so keep that bobbin race clean. :-D
#7
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first thing i would do, is walk away from it, until later, or another day. especially if you are frustrated!
i just totally forgot if you said you have a walking foot on it?
if you have another spool,change it out too.
re thread it..
glad you changed the needle.
sometimes it is such a simple thing.
i just totally forgot if you said you have a walking foot on it?
if you have another spool,change it out too.
re thread it..
glad you changed the needle.
sometimes it is such a simple thing.
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