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12-16-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
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Posted By mikep

I discovered the REAL cause of my thread breaking...

I discovered the REAL cause of my thread breaking and skipped stitches. One of the sensors for the stitch length regulator was making poor contact with the carriage wheel. When moving in one...
Forum: Main
12-12-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,638
Posted By mikep

I did have a 16/100 needle, so I tried that. It...

I did have a 16/100 needle, so I tried that. It worked! I fine-tuned the tension, and it sews like a dream.

I also had a 14/90 with large eye, and it also worked great. Each required a...
Forum: Main
12-12-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,638
Posted By mikep

I ran across that video several months ago, and...

I ran across that video several months ago, and since then I have been setting my tension following that method for all of my sewing. I like the stitches that I get with the looser bobbin tension...
Forum: Main
12-12-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,638
Posted By mikep

Thanks for the suggestions. Tonight I plan to...

Thanks for the suggestions. Tonight I plan to first try a larger needle, change the fabric and pay attention to my speed. I really hope one of those fixes my problem! I'm convinced that needle...
Forum: Main
12-12-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,638
Posted By mikep

Thread break and skipped stitches in one direction on frame

I'm using a Pfaff grand quilter on a frame, and when I push the machine away from me (standing closest to the needle end of the machine) the machine immediately starts skipping stitches and it also...
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