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From: S0met1mesewer
Date: 03-23-2006, 04:16 PM (1 of 6)
Is it my tension? I match and pin, but the further I sew the more I have to adjust the fabric. Could it be that I should have adjusted the tension because I have two lined panels, plus piping sewn together causing too much thickness? 
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User: S0met1mesewer
Member since: 03-15-2006 Total posts: 37 |
From: LoveSewin
Date: 03-23-2006, 05:12 PM (2 of 6)
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Have you tried a walking foot? That usually keeps the top fabric moving as fast of the bottom. Helps when you have a few layers...
Kim
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User: LoveSewin
Member since: 01-31-2006 Total posts: 103 
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From: carman
Date: 03-23-2006, 07:03 PM (3 of 6)
| i have loosened my pressure foot tension to help mine, made a HUGE difference |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: S0met1mesewer
Date: 03-23-2006, 07:19 PM (4 of 6)
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Have you tried a walking foot? That usually keeps the top fabric moving as fast of the bottom. Helps when you have a few layers... I had to use a zipper foot due to the corded piping. I am going to look into lessening my pressure foot tension. Thanks, guys. |
User: S0met1mesewer
Member since: 03-15-2006 Total posts: 37 |
From: Marilyn in MD
Date: 03-28-2006, 12:13 PM (5 of 6)
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This happens because the feed dogs move the bottom fabric faster than the top fabric. A lot of what happens depends upon the thickness and texture of the fabric being sewn as well as the tension in combination with the type of fabric. On test fabrics try these two methods and hopefully one will help you. * As you sew, hold the fabric layers in your right hand so that the bottom fabric is held straight and the top fabric is loosely curved up over your fingers - think of making the letter "C" with the bottom of the "C" being the bottom fabric and the top curving over the top of your fingers, really over your thumb. Hope that description is clear. If not, please e-mail me direct, and I'll try to explain it better. * The other technique is, as you sew, press your left "pointer finger" tightly behind the ankle of your machine, right behind the foot, and let the stitched fabric bunch up behind the foot. Release it every four inches or so. Good luck! Marilyn in MD 
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User: Marilyn in MD
Member since: 03-13-2006 Total posts: 14 |
From: S0met1mesewer
Date: 03-29-2006, 06:20 PM (6 of 6)
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Marilyn, I think I understand. When I sew that thickness again I will try your techniques. Thanks, Some |
User: S0met1mesewer
Member since: 03-15-2006 Total posts: 37 |
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