Yet another question... dropped stitches only when using decorative...
#11
Since you said that the straight stitch looked OK, your machine is probably not far off. I worked in a shop for a while and these were our recommendations when someone was having these sorts of problems:
1 New Needle (make sure that it is in correctly)
2 Re-thread needle and take out bobbin and reload it
3 Remove Needle-plate and vac out fuzz - clean bobbin area as well
4 Use good quality thread (a lot of time I actually use embroidery thread for decorative stitching)
5 Use a light tear away stabilizer
and if all else fails - bring it in,
The needle size will depend on the fabric you are using. You are correct - many machines are finicky and you just have to find what makes them happy. Good Luck
1 New Needle (make sure that it is in correctly)
2 Re-thread needle and take out bobbin and reload it
3 Remove Needle-plate and vac out fuzz - clean bobbin area as well
4 Use good quality thread (a lot of time I actually use embroidery thread for decorative stitching)
5 Use a light tear away stabilizer
and if all else fails - bring it in,
The needle size will depend on the fabric you are using. You are correct - many machines are finicky and you just have to find what makes them happy. Good Luck
#14
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Originally Posted by barnbum
Jeepers, Maride, I changed the needle and it WAS much improved! I just changed it a few days ago. This is one senstive machine. :-/ Thanks for the reply--I need to buy more needles.
#16
Originally Posted by barnbum
This stabliizer stuff--what is that? I don't believe I've ever used it. This will be sewing ribbon onto faux suede which is on cotton.... so it's pretty thick.
#17
That happened to me with my Bernina and I brought it in for servicing. There was some balance thing that was wrong, and it took the guy about 10 minutes to fix it! I would definitely bring it in for a service, or a repair of the one thing.
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Amherst NY
Posts: 62
I definitely agree with the new needle and lightweight stabilizer advice you are getting in the replies. There are several types of stabilizer available. I find it a pain to tear away the stabilizer since it sometimes will distort what had been perfect stitches. Some stabilizers are meant to be left in the fabric so I often will use that type dependent on where the stitching is. There also is a type that disintegrates when ironed--very nice if the thread can take the heat. Especially nice with intricate stitches that would hold on to little bits of the tear away. Investigate your stabilizer options--lots available on the market.
#19
Originally Posted by joeyoz
You also should slow down. I find that if I go too fast with decorative stitches they get distorted. Stabilizer was also a good suggestion.
#20
What size is the best? 11/75? I seem to have a bunch of 14/90--don't know why I bought those.
11/75 is good for piecing but I wouldn't use them for quilting or decorative stitches. I would use 80/12 or 90/14. I also use the Topstitch needles by Schmetz.
11/75 is good for piecing but I wouldn't use them for quilting or decorative stitches. I would use 80/12 or 90/14. I also use the Topstitch needles by Schmetz.
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