Janome Horizon 7700 question
06-08-2013, 04:06 PM
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Janome Horizon 7700 question
Every time I start new stitching and use the thread-lock-feature (sew-in-the-same-spot), I get a wad of threads on the under-side of the fabric. I'm betting there is a way to prevent this... any suggestions?
06-08-2013, 05:50 PM
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As you can see from the picture, the stitching often starts in the middle of a block.... in this case, I was doing an applique stitch, which does not end on the edge of the fabric. I don't know how I would hold the thread.. - and in that case, could not use scrap leaders...
06-08-2013, 06:44 PM
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Kaykid, i love applique and do a lot of it by machine. What works for me, try it yourself: do just one stitch so the needle goes down only once and pulls up (just to start dont use the needle down feature if your machine has it), then, pull the end of the top thread so it brings the bottom thread up. Once you have both ends, use the knot feature while holdingthe threads with your left hand. As soon as the knog is done you can cut both ends against the fabric or hide them with a needle underneath the applique.
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06-08-2013, 06:45 PM
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Kaykid, i love applique and do a lot of it by machine. What works for me, try it yourself: do just one stitch so the needle goes down only once and pulls up (just to start dont use the needle down feature if your machine has it), then, pull the end of the top thread so it brings the bottom thread up. Once you have both ends, use the knot feature while holdingthe threads with your left hand. As soon as the knog is done you can cut both ends against the fabric or hide them with a needle underneath the applique.
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06-08-2013, 08:38 PM
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As you can see from the picture, the stitching often starts in the middle of a block.... in this case, I was doing an applique stitch, which does not end on the edge of the fabric. I don't know how I would hold the thread.. - and in that case, could not use scrap leaders...
06-09-2013, 02:09 AM
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Great tip! I never thught of doing it that way. I am going to have to try this.
Kaykid, i love applique and do a lot of it by machine. What works for me, try it yourself: do just one stitch so the needle goes down only once and pulls up (just to start dont use the needle down feature if your machine has it), then, pull the end of the top thread so it brings the bottom thread up. Once you have both ends, use the knot feature while holdingthe threads with your left hand. As soon as the knog is done you can cut both ends against the fabric or hide them with a needle underneath the applique.
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