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Old 08-13-2011, 07:35 PM
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My stitches are looking pretty good but I get eyelashes on some curves. Small ones, but annoying. Other than moving more slowly and consistently, are there any tips, tricks or gadgets I can try?
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Old 08-13-2011, 07:52 PM
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Slow the fabric but speed up the machine. Slow hand and fast needle should get rid of them, assuming that your tension is fine. What machine do you use? When I used an old Kenmore I found that certain threads gave me eye lashes no matter what I did, and other threads never did. I now have a Bernina and never get them.
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Old 08-13-2011, 09:19 PM
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I have a Kenmore actually. I think made in 2004.Tension seems good most of the time. I get the eyelashes only on some curves. Maybe I am moving too fast. Are there threads that you would recommend?
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Get some Magic Genie Bobbin Washers and use one in your bobbin case. I get them from Keepsake Quilting and Connecting Threads.
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I double clicked....again!
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Old 08-14-2011, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by OneMoreQuilt
Get some Magic Genie Bobbin Washers and use one in your bobbin case. I get them from Keepsake Quilting and Connecting Threads.
Ok I'll have to check them out. Thanks :)
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Old 08-14-2011, 05:50 AM
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Remember that your hand speed needs to slow down on curves, but keep the machine speed the same.
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