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It's working now, but I can't figure out what is different. The problem was that it wasn't picking up the bottom thread from the bobbin. I took everything out and put it back in about ten times each. Everything has been correct. The only thing that I've changed was to pick the bottom thread up with the needle before putting the fabric in, and laying both threads on top of the foot and out the back. I've spent hours sewing on this machine and have never had to do those steps before.
That's actually what you're supposed to do before each time you sew. Only, the tails of the thread aren't supposed to go on top of the foot and out the back; you raise the foot, manually move the top needle down to pick up the bobbin thread while holding on to the top thread. The needle will dip down, the raise up and you'll feel a little tension on the thread you're holding because the lower thread will be looped around the top thread. Take a pen or closed shears and slide them beneath the sewing foot, sweeping in a horizontal arc, and you'll catch both threads, which you then sort of push to the back of your sewing foot. When you slide your material under the foot, the threads will be nicely out of your way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I'm glad you were able to resolve your issue!
Mine has an auto loader thing, and it picks up the bottom thread automatically and then I just pull the excess out of the way each time. It just wasn't picking up the bottom thread for some reason. Stupid sewing.
It picks up the bottom thread automatically? Ooooo, that's a fancy machine!
There are some days when I just think Skynet is trying to control the machines. It sounds like this was one of them.
I really need to work on buttonholes. I've fucked up every buttonhole I've attempted. It didn't help that I didn't know the machine came with a buttonhole foot though. I've also learned that if you don't leave enough material sticking out from the right side of the foot, that the needle will jam the material down into the machine and jam it all up.
Yes, that is the truth with every machine and every type of material- it will jam if you put it too close to the edge. And buttonholes are everyone's bane.
Have you watched any Sailright videos? They make outdoor stuff like wheel covers and cushions for boats and stuff. Another poster on here was pointing out how all their videos make everything look so easy. Here is the one I used to learn how to make version #1 of that triangle bag on the last page. My first version was round.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i72IbLOJcwo
flyboy: There is a company called Green Pepper and they have all kinds of cool plans for backpacks, gloves, boots, and active wear. Basically, stuff you'd actually want to sew, as opposed to aprons and dresses. http://www.thegreenpepper.com/
Green Pepper has a lot of patterns available at Joanns.
I haven't watched at Sailright videos, no. We haven't got a lot of outdoor stuff that needs covers and things. Unlike your job, which has you outside all the time!
There are a lot of sewing groups on FB that have great tips and tricks.
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