Stitches not right
10-02-2022, 01:19 PM
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Stitches not right
My stitches look ok, but just had to rip out a seam, it was way too easy. What should I adjust. Tried changing to new needle, new bobbin and new thread, didnt help at all.
10-02-2022, 01:56 PM
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Sew a seam on some fabric and see if your top seam pulls out easier, or is it the bottom, bobbin thread. This will help find out what part of your setup is the problem. Ironically, if the top thread pulls out too easy, the bobbin needs to be looked at. If the bobbin thread pulls out too easy, then it could be your top thread not going through the tension discs properly.
One thing I forgot about. If you are using a long stitch, say 2.5, it could cause a loose seam. I usually sew with 2.0 or 1.8. The seams are harder to rip, but stay together better.
One thing I forgot about. If you are using a long stitch, say 2.5, it could cause a loose seam. I usually sew with 2.0 or 1.8. The seams are harder to rip, but stay together better.
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10-02-2022, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
Sew a seam on some fabric and see if your top seam pulls out easier, or is it the bottom, bobbin thread. This will help find out what part of your setup is the problem. Ironically, if the top thread pulls out too easy, the bobbin needs to be looked at. If the bobbin thread pulls out too easy, then it could be your top thread not going through the tension discs properly.
One thing I forgot about. If you are using a long stitch, say 2.5, it could cause a loose seam. I usually sew with 2.0 or 1.8. The seams are harder to rip, but stay together better.
One thing I forgot about. If you are using a long stitch, say 2.5, it could cause a loose seam. I usually sew with 2.0 or 1.8. The seams are harder to rip, but stay together better.
10-02-2022, 03:34 PM
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It also could be both the top and the bobbin. If you make your seam and then try and pull it apart, if you see "air" between the two pieces and the thread making a bridge across the "air" yep, both tensions are two loose. Can happen when changing thread weights or thicknesses.
10-03-2022, 04:52 AM
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If you are going to adjust your bobbin tension, be very careful and only turn the screw 1/16 to 1/8 at a time. Yes, bobbin tensions can be adjusted on newer machines, even though a lot of manuals say not to.
10-03-2022, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by GingerK
If you are going to adjust your bobbin tension, be very careful and only turn the screw 1/16 to 1/8 at a time. Yes, bobbin tensions can be adjusted on newer machines, even though a lot of manuals say not to.
