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From: SummersEchos
Date: 02-23-2005, 03:47 PM (1 of 8)
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I am trying to sew on Sew Comfy knit for PJ's. I have a PFaff 1475 with the even feed attachement, 2 different kind of stretch stiches. Well when I use the stretch stiches it stretches the fabric slightly. I have the even feed attachemnt in place. I haven't sewn on stretch knits in a long time and this is becoming a nightmare for me. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks Summer Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 02-23-2005, 04:54 PM (2 of 8)
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Are you tugging on the fabric? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 02-23-2005, 06:20 PM (3 of 8)
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try reducing the pressure your presser foot puts on the fabric and increase your stitch length,
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: Catalina
Date: 02-23-2005, 07:13 PM (4 of 8)
| I have a Pfaff 1475 and I use the IDt and a very narrow zigzag stitch and I don't have a problem, I do not use the stretch stitches. If you are using the straight stitch- lenghten it to 3. There is no way to decrease the pressure on the presser feet on this machine. Hope this works for you. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 02-24-2005, 04:52 PM (5 of 8)
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Thank you all for the suggestions. Catalina what is an IDt? I am using my moms machine and I am not very familar with all of the functions. Summer Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Catalina
Date: 02-24-2005, 05:37 PM (6 of 8)
| Integrated dual feed technology ( IDT- for short), you said you were using it, its the even feed attachment located behind the presser foot. I use it for all sewing except the decorative stitches. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 02-24-2005, 07:19 PM (7 of 8)
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Thank You I do use that, didn't know the short name for it. Summer Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: MartySews
Date: 03-01-2005, 06:18 PM (8 of 8)
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You might want to try using a knit edge or teflon foot when sewing on knits. I have a Pfaff and have not had any problems. Hope this helps. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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