hey so i just got a new sewing machine the other day, so i was sewing something and the top stitch looked fine but when i turned it over on the other side i could see that the threads were loose and the part where i back-stitched looked as if i didnt put my presser-foot down. (btw i did)
whats wrong with it?
2007-10-01 15:17:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
When you get loops on the bottom of the fabric, the upper tension is too loose. Bet you didn't raise the presser foot when you were threading, which disengages the upper tension and
allows the thread to enter the upper tension. When you lower
the presser foot to sew, the upper tension is then engaged.
Default upper tension setting on a new or overhauled machine is "4"; if you've been playing with the bobbin tension, set the
upper tension back to 4 and rework the bobbin tension until you
get a balanced stitch. Once you've got the balanced stitch again, you should not need to change the bobbin tension unless you change your thread type (e.g., dressmaker thread to elastic thread or 30wt thread)
Many many sewing problems are also due to incorrect needle type or dull needle for the type of sewing being done. If you hit a pin or the needle plate or in any other way bend a needle, you may need to replace it ASAP.
2007-10-02 05:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't miss a loop when you threaded on top, then check your tension bobbin-wise. It happens all the time when you're green. Very common mistake.
You get this bird's nest underneath, and it sucks. Also, check your settings. If you're using an "oldie" I.E. say an older Singer or a wind-up of any kind, ya' gotta play with it before you go all off into "Trying-to-make-mom-a-dress" Land.
It's always a drag at first and second...and third and fourth, but once you get the hang of it, it's a lot of fun.
I learned around six on a portable making stuff for my G.I. Joes, and the next thing I knew, dudes called me gay.
So now I make clothing for my wife's friends and my daughters, because I'm so gay. Heh.
You are loading wrong, so take the time to bother with tightening and loosening on your bobbin. Practice on your finger. Heh. Okay. Not.
Also, if your needle is wrong, and/or is bent, you'll suffer. Use a new needle that matches your thread, but protect it like you would your family.
It looks simple, and it sort of is, but you just have to play with it for a bit. Twist on your tension knob but not way much. A wee here, a wee there. You'll get it.
Nad
2007-10-01 21:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to check to see if your bobbin is threaded right. Also check and make sure all your settings are correct, your instruction book will be lots of help. Have fun and good luck.
2007-10-01 15:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by beebee0171439 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this happens to me, it's because the bobbin thread has come out. When you put the bobbin into the bobbin case, make sure the thread is tailing off into your left hand. Also make sure the thread goes all the way down into the little slot.
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2007-10-01 17:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check to make sure you have your bobbin in correctly, then make sure you remember to hold your top and bobbin thread to the back when you start to sew.
2007-10-01 15:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by kckt98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to adjust your bottom tension. It's one of the knobs on your machine. you'll have to read your instructions to figure out which knob it is.
2007-10-01 15:22:26 · answer #6 · answered by nursechic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
beebee is right, check all of your settings
2007-10-01 19:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋