new to me Singer 15-91 - need help getting thread tension right
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new to me Singer 15-91 - need help getting thread tension right
I just became the proud owner of a Singer 15-91 tonight. This is my first vintage machine. Seemed to be in good order when I sewed on her before buying. Stitches looked right. Then tried FMQ, adjusted the tension, that seemed right. But since coming home and re-threading her, I can't get the tension right for anything. I have been sewing lines for the past couple of hours making the most minor adjustments, still can't get it right. And then when I try to go back where it was last good - it isn't good anymore.
I downloaded a manual online. I feel like I have it threaded property. I am attaching a couple of pictures of what it was doing earlier. Natural color thread on top, pink thread is the bobbin.
Since then, I went through a spell where the pink thread on the bobbin was just straight. Now back to where the pink bobbin thread looks better on the back, but the top isn't quite right. Not sure what to do next.
I think I am going to absolutely love her - just hoping I can get the kinks worked out.
Suggestions?
I downloaded a manual online. I feel like I have it threaded property. I am attaching a couple of pictures of what it was doing earlier. Natural color thread on top, pink thread is the bobbin.
Since then, I went through a spell where the pink thread on the bobbin was just straight. Now back to where the pink bobbin thread looks better on the back, but the top isn't quite right. Not sure what to do next.
I think I am going to absolutely love her - just hoping I can get the kinks worked out.
Suggestions?
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Thank you Charlee! So simple (and I figured it would be). Never occurred to me. But of course, I never run just one piece of fabric through - otherwise, what would I be sewing?!
I am already in love with this machine. So pretty, so simple, so straightforward.
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I am already in love with this machine. So pretty, so simple, so straightforward.
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Already pieced one of my sections of my star on her. I will also be finishing the last 1-1/2 sides of my border on my oversized lap quilt on her (FMQ - stippling). Will be so nice having all of that space!!
I am already pondering how to rearrange my room to make her the centerpiece. Will keep my Janome out and threaded, but think she will largely be ignored in favor of this one. [ATTACH=CONFIG]306328[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]306329[/ATTACH]
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