Trying to meander and THIS happened... (help)
07-17-2012, 05:51 PM
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Okay, Next question then... this really only happened in two areas. The whole FMQ was done in one session so it's one continuous thread. If I rip out just one area how do I tack down the rest of the thread so it doesn't unravel with time? I am going to continue to practice before I do this "for real" again.
This is WAY harder than people make it look on you tube.
This is WAY harder than people make it look on you tube.
07-17-2012, 07:18 PM
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i havn't read al the responses but did you do a practice piece before you tried the real thing? If not one must always practice first and work out the errors before tryig on the final piece. My opinion is rip it ript rit it befaue it will not be strong enough to hold up. and can get snagged in use.
07-17-2012, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
This is totally not a tension problem. You're moving the quilt sandwich too fast for the speed of the needle. Fast needle, slow hands.
If it was a tension issue you would see it happening with the areas that were straight as well as the curves. Because it is only happening with the curves I agree that it your hand speed is too fast for your machine speed.
It's usually best to increase the machine speed as opposed to decreasing the hand speed - but your hand speed should decrease a smidge when you go around curves.
07-17-2012, 07:53 PM
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When you go back to re-meander (is this a word??), start a half inch or so back and go over the stitching. Then when you get back to the stitching again, go a bit further over the stitching. That should secure the stitching.
Also, does your machine have a little lever for increasing or decreasing the speed? Be sure it is on the fastest setting. You might try experimenting with increasing the top tension and see it that helps, but eyelashes tend to happen on curves because you will have a tendency to speed up as you make the curve. Keep the machine at the same speed and move your fabric at an even speed. Some people listen to music to keep their speed even!
Also, does your machine have a little lever for increasing or decreasing the speed? Be sure it is on the fastest setting. You might try experimenting with increasing the top tension and see it that helps, but eyelashes tend to happen on curves because you will have a tendency to speed up as you make the curve. Keep the machine at the same speed and move your fabric at an even speed. Some people listen to music to keep their speed even!
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