Stitches not straight
The stitches on my Featherweight seem to be a little on the slanted side instead of straight. I have adjusted the tension, re-threaded, re-wound the bobbin, changed the needle and cleaned everything but they still are not straight. Have I missed something? Is this a common problem with the Featherweight? Mine is a 1953 221. Thanks
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Are you using the same top and bobbin thread? Different threads and different weight threads will make your stitching off.
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Originally Posted by Candace
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Are you using the same top and bobbin thread? Different threads and different weight threads will make your stitching off.
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What's the tension on your presser foot? If it's loose the stitches could be wavering a bit.
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The type of thread you use and the different sorts of fabric are all going to have some effect on the stitching and sometimes a new needle (or larger or smaller! based on thread type and fabric) will give you better results. And it's possible your top and or bottom tension needs adjusting.
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
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What's the tension on your presser foot? If it's loose the stitches could be wavering a bit.
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Originally Posted by Candace
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The type of thread you use and the different sorts of fabric are all going to have some effect on the stitching and sometimes a new needle (or larger or smaller! based on thread type and fabric) will give you better results. And it's possible your top and or bottom tension needs adjusting.
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Check out Jenny's blog on stitches.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...-about-it.aspx This should explain why you get slanted stitches. Cathy |
Cathy - most helpful and interesting. Thanks for posting.
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Thanks for sharing this link. I bookmarked it so I can reread it when I notice crooked stitches again.
Connie |
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