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06-12-2015, 07:39 AM

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tessagin

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I agree. Maybe feed dogs aren't up where they're suppose to be. When was last time you cleaned your machine? Tiniest piece of lint could be causing problem.

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Originally Posted by Onebyone

It sounds more like a feed problem with the machine.

06-12-2015, 08:30 AM

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Lady Diana

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What weight thread? you have to match your thread.. to your needle.try using a topstitch 90/14 and see how that works.Never start messing with tension until you check the match between your needle and your thread.if your tension is working fine on a sample then there is no problem with Tension.

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06-12-2015, 08:43 AM

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Byrdwoman

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I've been using the freezer paper piecing method. I NEVER sew through the paper anymore and one pattern can be used multiple times. It on a site called "Twiddletails" or google freezer paper paper piecing. This saves so much time....no removing paper sewn onto fabric. and no making a zillion copies of your template. Try it - I think you'll like it!

06-12-2015, 08:51 AM

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gjc2001

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When sewing with Batiks I think they recommend a 90/14 sharp needle? The back of the needle package I have says "you get a perfect straight stitch without skipping or puckering." Good luck.

06-12-2015, 09:53 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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Can you adjust the pressure of your presser foot? That may be what is hanging up on the paper. Or maybe try increasing your stitch length just a little bit and be sure to dampen the paper as you tear it off.

06-12-2015, 12:32 PM

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wendiq

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I've never used newsprint...only Carol Doak Foundation paper. Never had a problem....try another paper and see if that is the problem I've even used, in the past, my copy paper......I think it's a 20 weight. Other than being harder to tear off, no problems....

06-15-2015, 02:07 PM

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tdvxh

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Originally Posted by pahega

I've started my first paper piecing quilt project and I'm hoping someone here can help me solve a problem. All of my seams are puckering. I am sewing with a Janome 15000, stitch length of 1.5, Aurifil thread, a 70/10 needle, batik fabric, and the pattern is on newsprint paper. I've tried an 11 and 14 needle, reduced the tension all of the way down to -3, and rethreaded my machine and bobbin. Nothing has helped. When I sew a regular seam on a piece of scrap fabric, it's fine. Is it the paper that is causing the problem? Any suggestions?

I have the Janome 15000 and paper piece quite a bit. I use velum most of the time and sometimes newsprint paper. I use 1.2 as my setting. I don't use Aurifil because it's too expensive. Regular thread will do. When I have used news print, I did not run into that problem. Try adjusting your presser foot height. Maybe it's too low?