Sewing Machines "that"
#21
I use just a little paper piece under the first few stitches or a leader piece--but my old machines RARELY do that , even on little triangles. However, prevention is easier than the mess, so it is habit now!
#24
Originally Posted by RitaFaye
DO NOT pull the fabric into the feed dogs when starting off .......is there any machine out there that does not do this?. I I know there is a way to not have it do that by using material but that is the number one complaint about my machine- would like to find one that doesn't do it. thanks Rita
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Zigzag Elna loves to eat small fabrics. The straight stitch Singer 301 never does and I've been working with multiple small HSTs this week. So if you can get a plate with a smaller hole, that should work.
#27
Originally Posted by gunny148
My Brother will from time to time make a nest of thread, but i figured out wht it was Not enough material under the foot. my problem is i always turn the fabric before its finisg sewing
#29
If you have a straight stitcher with a single hole needle plate is the only way, otherwise you will have to get used to starting all of your pieces with a bit of 'waste' fabric. You place the scrap piece in front of your sewing each time you start a run. That stops your main piece being pulled into the plate. Once you get into the habit, it is very simple to snip off the waste bit and continue to re - use it until it is 'sewn to death'.
#30
Originally Posted by katier825
It doesn't happen so much if you use a single hole needle plate. See if one is available for your machine. Just remember to change it before you zigzag!
OOps, I'm guilty of not reading all the posts, others have this same idea. :)
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