thread pulls right out
#1
thread pulls right out
I have quilted 1/2 of my quilt... and now I am noticing that my upper thread pulls right out of the stitching. What do I need to adjust. I have rethreaded both bobbin and top thread, checked for lint or obstructions.... adjusted tension both ways. grr... I am so disappointed, I will have to try and take out all the quilting as it is not stable. Please help. Thanks ladies
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If your top thread is pulling right out that means your bobbin tension is too loose and/or your top is too tight. Make a practice sandwich and test. First I would loosen the top. If that doesn't solve it all the way tighten the bobbin a fraction of a turn at a time.
I often refer to this picture guide from superior to remember which tension problem means which needs adjusting.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...ottom-tension/
I often refer to this picture guide from superior to remember which tension problem means which needs adjusting.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...ottom-tension/
#3
Sounds like a thread tension problem to me. This looks like a pretty good site for tension problems. I didn't read all of it but it looks good. Look on the bright side...if the thread pulls right out you won't have to do a lot of ripping....just pulling.
http://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-the-Te...Sewing-Machine
http://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-the-Te...Sewing-Machine
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I have quilted 1/2 of my quilt... and now I am noticing that my upper thread pulls right out of the stitching. What do I need to adjust. I have rethreaded both bobbin and top thread, checked for lint or obstructions.... adjusted tension both ways. grr... I am so disappointed, I will have to try and take out all the quilting as it is not stable. Please help. Thanks ladies
Best of wishes because this kind of issue is so frustrating (or can be).
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