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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:16:10 PM
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Uugh! I am about ready to throw some machines in the dump!
Sew... yesterday I tried working on a gift on my embroidery machine and 2/3's way through the pattern,, kablewy!!! The stitches got off kilter, then the thread broke, and after I set the machine to start back up a few stitches,, it decided to start from the beginning!
I said a few impolite words and decided to walk away from that project.. then I put in a different stick with a cute cat pattern,,, part way through the whole pattern hung up and all I got was a wad of over stitched stitches!
Said a few more impolite words and walked out of my sewing room..
Sew today, I thought I would work on another project,,, a simple cute book marker.
Went to sew the tiny round hole that is pre-programed in my machine, made 3 tests, and each came out a tad wonky.. but I could live with it...
Then I stitched it on my fabric.. and Kablewy... Machines and I right now are NOT Simpatico!!!
Forget the impolite language,, I am going straight to the Wine Rack!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6914 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6914 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:23:37 PM
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Grace, I am so sorry for your machine woes. A bit of chocolate with wine always works for me.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:23:52 PM
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Oh no Grace! I completely understand and I believe in the end you did it right. Walk away and have some Wine! I think you deserve the whole bottle.
And you have way more patience than I do, after the second time I would have thrown that darn machine in the yard! I sure hope you get it figured out.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Feb 26 2022 2:28:40 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:31:48 PM
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Ok, got the bottle and some chocolate covered marzipan,, just tore out the stitches again!
Going to try one more time.. checked my stitches, and tension...
If you don't hear from me, you'll know it didn't go well and I opened the Wine!
Lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:53:15 PM
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Ok, still not perfect, but, I am done! Stick a fork in me!
I still can't figure out why this eyelet stitch is wonky, for every 4 I do, 1 comes out almost goo..
BTW- ate the chocolate marzipan!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 2:53:35 PM
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I rooting for you my friend!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 3:21:44 PM
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That is so cute Grace, I am glad it worked out for you.
I love Marzipan, I am going to find me some.
Continued fun my friend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 4:41:12 PM
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Here I am. Here I am. Well, like the ole sayin' goes, "Somedays are diamonds. Somedays are stones." Never more true than when you are doing machine embroidery . . . . sew here are the possible fixes -- first and foremost exactly what you did -- walk away from it and do something else for the rest of the day -- read, take a walk, get drunk, whatever . . . Then tomorrow before you do anything else, do these things:
Take the stitch plate and bobbin case out and take that little brush that came with your machine that you never use and very gently brush out all the inside and down under -- get in all the nooks and crannies that you can. You will be surprised at all the crapola that has accumulated there which can greatly affect your stitching.
Then, change your needle -- and if you are NOT using titanium top stitching needles, you are not getting maximum performance.
Then, rethread your machine -- and if you are NOT using good quality thread, you are not getting maximum performance. No cheap stuff if you please. Yes good thread is more expensive, but it is definitely worth the extra expense.
If you still have problems after all this -- delete the design from your thumb drive and reload it. Yes, they do sometimes get corrupted. Don't ask me why, I just know from experience that they do.
If all this fails to take care of the issues, it's time for the Dr. Get the machine into the shop.
Hope this helps . . . ask me how I know about all this . . . I ain't got this white hair for nuthin!!!
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6582 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6582 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2022 : 4:48:10 PM
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Oh Jean you are just too funny but apparently very knowledgeable about the machine. I know it will help her!
Good Luck Grace.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 07:58:16 AM
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Grace might I suggest, Clean out the machine. Change the needle Re wind the bobbin change thread. CLEAN THE MACHINE. One little bit of lint can throw off the machine.
I am shocked at the amount of lint that certain threads put off. My Viking needs to be cleaned every day I sew. A small paint brush is my go to.
Diana
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Edited by - gramadinah on Feb 27 2022 3:39:50 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 08:53:35 AM
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Grace, I can understand how frustrating this all must be!! Your bookmark, however, did turn out real cute! Hopefully Jean's suggestions will help with future projects. I can't image working on such a complicated machine.. I can barely sew straight stitches and do a half decent job!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4178 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4178 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 3:31:40 PM
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Now that was some down home good old fashioned advice. I loved it and I hope it helped Grace.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 5:54:25 PM
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Your frustration cemented my decision to never get an embroidery machine. I am not patient!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2242 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2242 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 6:23:32 PM
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Jean is right on with the steps to fix most problems. 90% of all sewing machine problems are caused by those three easy-to-fix things plus setting the tension correctly. I once took a three day workshop and the instructor kept emphasizing them and showed us how to set tension. Since I took that workshop there have only been two machines I couldn't fix and I think they were probably timing problems which I just didn't want to mess with. I must qualify this by stating that all the machines I worked on were antique or vintage, but it still pretty much holds true with the new computerized genius machines.
Hey Vanessa -- I have an almost new embroidery machines for sale. I'm not patient either :-)
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2022 : 7:28:15 PM
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Oh thank you all for the sound advice... After 4 hours of dealing with alignment issues, thread breaking, etc... The machine still has hiccups! I did spot one problem, one of the metal thread guides had some how gotten out of position, I did a tad of pushing the metal back into it's correct spot, still can't figure out how,, but, the machine is still making a unusual clunky sounds, and the thread holder thingy just above the eye of the needle,, well the thread still keeps coming off while stitching. I am thinking the machine is in need of a tune-up or? The sound is not right. Also half the time at the end of a stitching cycle it doesn't 'bing' and sometimes doesn't auto cut
I am going to try to contact Brother tech support this week and see what they say. The machine is only 2 1/2 years old.
Hmmm, maybe it's time to trade this one in on a new more high tech mach !
Oh well. Such is life and thank goodness for chocolate and wine!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Feb 27 2022 10:46:50 PM |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2022 : 3:53:21 PM
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Jean, yep! even the built-in designs are having issues. I tested the same patterns on my old 4x4 embroidery machine, same stabilizer,
thread, tension etc.. no problem,, and no weird, clunky sound.
I am thinking my 5x7 machine might have been built/assembled on a Friday afternoon after lunch hour!!! LOL!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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