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Originally Posted by fly boy
Just one more item for total self sufficiency. I haven't sewn for 5 decades, now with time on my hands why not.
Try getting a pair of pants hemmed. $13 per pair minimum, THAT'S IF they actually call you back. Then you hear umm i'm about 2 weeks out. Keeping in mind you left a message for them last week !
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Good stuff, Irving! What kind of a machine do you use?
The pajamas are very cute.
I haven't taken photos of what I've sewn. Right now I'm working on stuff for DCC, so they are more costume-y clothes.
As far as clothing repair goes, it IS a bit of a different beast, but I would imagine it could be done. You've done YouTube, I'm sure. What are some of the other sites you've used for learning to sew?
Started by trying to make my own tac gear, back when it was expensive and choices were poor; not much of an issue now. Then I started doing some mends for the kids since they outgrow stuff, not worth buying new for 2 months of use. Now I will tackle a project when I have time, so not much. I did make a bag for 10 FAL mags, and a handgun sleeve, couple of gp bags, and some misc.
That's excellent, Erni! A good, solid skill to have, and definitely one put to use when you've got kids.
Pretty much exclusively YouTube. I use a Brother JX2517. After hearing me swear and curse and cuss at my machine all morning, both before AND after the trip to Joann Fabrics, she made me watch the dvd. I sat through the painful 18 minute instruction video watching everything I already knew.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGrey
I found this video, and it pretty much exactly describes my issue, as what is pictured on the last page is ALL top thread. I'm going to see if I'm some how so stupid that I haven't threaded the top thread correctly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZws5pT1Ics
YOU, STUPID [ROFL3]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving;1981591
I'm going to see if I'm some how so stupid that I haven't threaded the top thread correctly.
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It's threaded correctly, but there is definitely some issue with the top thread. The thread spool moves at lightning speed compared to usual while this issue is happening.
Thread tension?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I know on ma's old Kenmore I inherited (when she got a new one) I had to fiddle with the top thread tension knob depending on the material and stitch used.
The rule of thumb is: when something goes wrong with your top thread, it is something wrong with the bobbin. If something is wrong with your bottom thread, it is something wrong with the top.
I haven't watched the Youtube video you've posted, and I don't have a Brother sewing machine. Have you called the store, or brought the results to the store and spoken with someone about it? They're pretty good at helping you with troubleshooting.
1) When did you change out your needle last?
2) Have you messed with the tension at all in your bobbin?
3) Swap out your bobbin for a freshly-threaded one.