Tension issues, any ideas what to try?
04-05-2013, 12:22 PM
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Tearing thread could be that you move the machine too fast and the thread just can't keep up (particularly around the curves) OR your needle may be too small. As for the eyelashes, all I know is that if they are on the bottom, then the problem is your upper tension. I wish you success.
04-05-2013, 01:06 PM
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OKAY, LISTEN TO ME A LITTLE BIT. I HAVE A KEN-QUILT. HAD A LITTLE TROUBLE BREAKING THREAD. I checked the bobbin over and over. GUESS WHAT The bobbin winder was winding lop-sided. High on one side and low on the other. If it gets over the top or close to the edge of the bobbin, I guarantee you will not sew good. While filling the bobbin, just use your finger and make sure it is filling level. Fixed!
04-05-2013, 01:07 PM
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Oh no, on this machine, the needle will not go all the way down if the presser foot is not down. It sits above the bed about 1/8th of an inch when down. The reason for this is because the presser foot does not bounce or move in any way while sewing and there are no feed dogs. If the presser foot is lowered to the bed, the machine will not move freely over the sandwich with it down. It is high-shank and I have no other feet for it so have to use what she had on it. She had it set higher up than the 1/8th inch but it didn't seem right to have it 1/2 inch off the quilt sandwich like she did. I have never seen a foot like this one so wasn't sure it was actually a proper foot! LoL
04-05-2013, 01:22 PM
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RE: paperprinces @ post # 3: I used the information from this great video a while ago on my Bernina and other machines. It helped the stitching on every machine. I thought my stitching was good before but, wow, what a difference this info made.
So, IMHO, I think trying these steps on any machine may make a difference. It certainly can't hurt.
Here's to great stitching!
peace
So, IMHO, I think trying these steps on any machine may make a difference. It certainly can't hurt.
Here's to great stitching!
peace
04-05-2013, 01:38 PM
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OKAY, LISTEN TO ME A LITTLE BIT. I HAVE A KEN-QUILT. HAD A LITTLE TROUBLE BREAKING THREAD. I checked the bobbin over and over. GUESS WHAT The bobbin winder was winding lop-sided. High on one side and low on the other. If it gets over the top or close to the edge of the bobbin, I guarantee you will not sew good. While filling the bobbin, just use your finger and make sure it is filling level. Fixed!
04-05-2013, 03:32 PM
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Oh no, on this machine, the needle will not go all the way down if the presser foot is not down. It sits above the bed about 1/8th of an inch when down. The reason for this is because the presser foot does not bounce or move in any way while sewing and there are no feed dogs. If the presser foot is lowered to the bed, the machine will not move freely over the sandwich with it down. It is high-shank and I have no other feet for it so have to use what she had on it. She had it set higher up than the 1/8th inch but it didn't seem right to have it 1/2 inch off the quilt sandwich like she did. I have never seen a foot like this one so wasn't sure it was actually a proper foot! LoL
04-05-2013, 03:37 PM
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Also, have you oiled the head? ..and the bobbin race? And cleaned out that bobbin area well? I think you have done the threading correctly and your tension sounds good...just try slowing down a bit when you are guiding the machine...you may be going to fast as mentioned previously...and yes, when your pressure foot is down you should be able to slide a dime under it.....just barely. Good luck in this venture
04-07-2013, 03:39 AM
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Be sure you have the presser foot UP when threading the upper thread. This allows the thread to got thru the
tensioners correctly. I have a mid-arm quilter and it does the same thing if I forget that little detail.
tensioners correctly. I have a mid-arm quilter and it does the same thing if I forget that little detail.
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