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From: SheliaHC
Date: 12-28-2005, 01:01 PM (1 of 6)
| I just received my first sewing machine and I'm trying to sew on fleece. I bought a kit of pre-cut squares that you simply sew together. I set the machine to the tension that the kit calls for but the bottom thread has some loops and the stitches don't look even. What am I doing wrong? |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
From: wp88
Date: 12-28-2005, 02:18 PM (2 of 6)
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Usually if the bottom thread has loops then the top tension is too lose, try adjusting that small amounts at a time. Hope this helps |
User: wp88
Member since: 03-28-2005 Total posts: 35 |
From: SheliaHC
Date: 12-28-2005, 02:57 PM (3 of 6)
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I'll give that a try tonight and see if it helps. Thanks!!! |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-28-2005, 05:43 PM (4 of 6)
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If this is a new machine and it was bought at a dealer, I would recommend taking it back to the dealer for an adjustment. Often new machines need just a little fine tuning. It shouldn't take a dealer more than a few minutes to get everything set perfectly. When sewing, the thread should meet in the middle of your fabric. Not on the top, not on the bottom. The easy way to test this used to be with old thread. You'd sew, and then pop your seam. The tight thread would pop first and that told you which one needed to be adjusted. Now a days you can't do that so well with poly threads. They just don't break as easily. You may actually find that the top and bottom threads need to be adjusted. Two additional things that can fool you about the tension of your thread. One is to always thread your machine with the presser foot up. When it is up, the tension disks are open and that is what keeps your top thread tight. The other is always make sure that you put your bobbin in with the thread going the right direction. If either of these things are not right, it can make the tension look wrong. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: esrun3
Date: 12-28-2005, 06:24 PM (5 of 6)
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Welcome Sheila! Sounds like tension problems to me. i agree, take it back to the dealer along with what you are sewing on and have them adjust it for you.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: SheliaHC
Date: 12-29-2005, 08:08 AM (6 of 6)
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Thanks everyone! I'm pretty sure it's tension trouble because I've tried everything. Tried different thread, rethreaded several times, even tried thread and bobbin that had previously worked, tried just sewing straight lines on different material and I keep getting the same thing. Guess I'm off to the dealer to get it adjusted. Thanks so much for everyone's quick response. I think I've found a site I'm really going to enjoy! Shelia |
User: SheliaHC
Member since: 12-28-2005 Total posts: 95 |
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