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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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 Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 8:26:05 PM
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Okay, farmgirls - the lower thread on my sewing machine keeps knotting up in big, loose, broken-threaded loops under the material. Do any of you more experienced seamstresses out there know what might be causing this and what I should do to fix it?
I was right in the middle of an apron! Argh!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 8:33:55 PM
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tension, or you need to do a little maintenance....brush out the fuzz, do a little oiling....chck your bobbin holders fittings and make sure nothing is loose. Mine does that when I need to do maintenance on it...hope it helps!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 8:36:34 PM
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 Um.......my upper thread had come out of the take-up lever. I'm SO embarassed! Thanks for the help!
XOXO, Libbie
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 10:28:08 PM
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Don't you just hate it when you ask a question and you alrady or should have already figured it out. When I ask a question like that my hiusband just looks at me funny so I know I should know it. Glad it was an easy inexpencive fix have fun sewing.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com
my web stores www.sunshines.etsy.com and http://vintagethreads.etsy.com
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 06:04:41 AM
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| I have found that it is smart to always check the top thread before I panic. That is usually the problem! Enjoy the apron! |
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
475 Posts
gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 06:39:13 AM
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I too have found that sometimes, change your needle out, if you accidently hit one, or it gets a burr on it, that can cause problems. I go by the 10 bobbin rule. I fill 10 same color bobbins for (quilting),(piecing) and when I have used all 10 bobbins, I dust out, oil, clean and check my needle. That way, I don't forget to check that bobbin area out. We sometimes never do clean it out. Growing up, my parents purchased a little Kenmore sewing machine for me. For years, I didn't do any kind of maintenance. It did work for over 27 years. But now that I had to spend my own money (lot's of it) on a new machine, I really keep up with all that stuff! Same with my serger. I clean often!
Anyway, sew glad you got it figured out, because when I can't sew - look out!
Happy Thanksgiving, and blessing to you all, gloria g. Richards, TX
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 06:41:48 AM
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Gloria: I am with you!! A no-sew day is not so good for anyone around here. Even 15 minutes is ok if that's all I can squeeze in!
Sheryl-lyn |
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berries
True Blue Farmgirl
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gloria g
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 06:43:58 AM
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Yep Sheryl-lyn, since I do it for a living, and I love it oh sew much, I get cranky when I can't do it! :>)
farmgirl hugs, gloria g.
strawberry fields forever and ever! |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
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Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 3:26:45 PM
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I love to sew too. A couple more loopy doo causes: Be sure to check that your bobbin is unwinding in the proper direction. I have put my bobbin thread in backwards and have had that loopy problem before. Also it is important to hold light tension on the threads when you take your first few stitches, or else the top thread can get pulled to the underside and then, there ya go.....loopy doo's again!
I LOVES ME SOME SEWING!!!!
hugs and sewing wishes,
Auntie George
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/
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