Att : those with sewing machinesAtt : those with sewing machinesOK I am hopeless with these things. Never used one really. But I have borrowed a modern singer, about 5 years old.
The girl who owns it has never used it, it does all but cook dinner ! I am trying to hem my Swedish weaving. I have sorted out the bobbin and threading the machine. But the thread to the needle keeps breaking. I have threaded and rethreaded according to the instructions. So anyone got any clues, please ? http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Att : those with sewing machinesSounds like the tension Wendy, see what setting it is on now, and try to adjust it either up or down one or two
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Off to have a go. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Att : those with sewing machinesI haven't used my hand singer machine for so long that I would have to read the instructions to even thread it
As for thread tension - that was always a complete mystery to me. Same with bike gears. Hope you are up and running now Wendy Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com Re: Att : those with sewing machinesDefinitely sounds like the tension is too tight Wendy. I have a really old electric sewing machine, I think it's a New Home one, they don't even make them anymore. I don't use it very often but when I do I usually start off on an offcut so that I can get the tension right. You should be able to tell if it's the needle or bobbin tension that is wrong by how the stitching looks, but mostly I think it's the needle tension that is out when it does that.
Lyn
_______________________________________________ Gold/White Shih Tzu, Green Cheek Conure Re: Att : those with sewing machinesI thought that as the needle thread broke it would be too tight. So I loosened it.... quite. a few times and the wretched thread still broke. I gave up last night, as the hole in the needle is soooo small. I did manage it without my glasses, but it was trying my patience by then. Maybe I will try tightening it today http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
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Re: Att : those with sewing machinesOnly other things to look at are the thread Is it a good quality one or a cheapo and is the same thread in both the bobbin and the top?
Or the needle. Is it blunt and or the wrong one for the material you are sewing? Dom Ali Woks My World
Re: Att : those with sewing machinesAre you using the correct size needle and cotton. I don't know what cloth you are hemming, but if it is heavy, try a larger needle and a longer stitch. It may not be the answer but give it a try. If you don't have an assortment of needles then try the longer stitch any way.
It is so frustrating when trying to sort out a fault, so I hope you get there soon I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: Att : those with sewing machinesI know my machine is really difficult to get right. If I put the cotton reel on with the thread running one way then it doesn't sew as well as if it's the running from the other way. I always find threading the bobbin a pain too as on my machine it has to be going clockwise and I always forget and have to get the book out. Another thing that affects how it sews is the actual pressure of the needle on the fabric. Now when I need some sewing done I take it to someone, in fact there is a lovely lady I know who lives just around the corner from you in Eastfield Avenue and she may be able to help as she does sewing as a business from home. She has a lovely little cockerpoo puppy too
Lyn
_______________________________________________ Gold/White Shih Tzu, Green Cheek Conure Re: Att : those with sewing machinesThanks Guys.
I haven't yet got around to having another go. The thread is the same. At the moment, I am just trying on a bit of linen material. Maybe I will try a longer stitch. Gawd knows how I go about that, but out will come the instructions again lol Well Lyn, it is only 4 hems I want, seems a bit much to take it to someone else to finish Still if I do I may get another cockerpoo http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Att : those with sewing machinesJust a thought - once you have threaded the machine but before you thread the needle, can you pull the cotton freely?
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com Re: Att : those with sewing machinesYes, Helen.
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If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Att : those with sewing machinesAh, in which case I would suggest wonderweb
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com Re: Att : those with sewing machinesIt is starting to look good. But unfortunately the hemming anchors the wool at the sides and stops it unravelling
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If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Att : those with sewing machines'Tis done
Thank you June, once I had a longer stitch it was fine Well I say fine. I could do with getting a straighter line, but will come with practise I assume. I have it over the back of my sofa. I will get a photo later. Thank you everyone for your help and advice. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
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