FMQ? what did i do wrong?
#1
So, I finally got my machine set right I practiced until it went good. On the right side you can see normal, my thread broke so I had to start again and this is what happened (left side). Is it me or my machine?
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It's either your top tension or try re threading the top and make sure it is seated in the disks. That has happened to me alot of times. My problem was it wasn't seated in the top tension disk.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
#7
Domestic machine. I have to make the top tension super tight to get it to look okay. I will try re threading. I will also try to be a little more conscious of my speed, I thought everything was the same as before my thread broke and apparently something went wrong, LOL. Thanks ladies.
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Looks like your top tension is too loose because the bobbin thread is eyelashing it like that on your curves. Additionally, moving to fast going through the curves can cause that. Here is a great link to superior threads with a little diagram to help you remember. http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...bottom-tension
Unthread your machine and run a knotted thread through the top tension disks to get out any little tiny pieces that may be stuck from your thread break. I read here yesterday a dollar bill will also work (I've always used a length of thread with several knots in it, think of it as dental floss for your tension disks :lol: ) Rethread the machine and do a little test sewing strip of normal sewing. If all looks well give it another shot.
If all looks well but you get more thread breakage you may need to loosen up your bobbin tension just a tad so you can safely loosen your top tension without getting the eyelashing.
Unthread your machine and run a knotted thread through the top tension disks to get out any little tiny pieces that may be stuck from your thread break. I read here yesterday a dollar bill will also work (I've always used a length of thread with several knots in it, think of it as dental floss for your tension disks :lol: ) Rethread the machine and do a little test sewing strip of normal sewing. If all looks well give it another shot.
If all looks well but you get more thread breakage you may need to loosen up your bobbin tension just a tad so you can safely loosen your top tension without getting the eyelashing.
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Originally Posted by Leah Stewart
Domestic machine. I have to make the top tension super tight to get it to look okay. I will try re threading. I will also try to be a little more conscious of my speed, I thought everything was the same as before my thread broke and apparently something went wrong, LOL. Thanks ladies.
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