Embroidery Question
#72
I have had this same problem. I could not get the tension adjusted right by changing my machine. Sooo....I played with the fabric (scrap) and added more stabilizer on the back side. It worked great and no need to change my bobbin thread color to match the top. Hope this helps you.
#74
Originally Posted by amma
Quite often I end up using matching thread in the bobbin to avoid this problem :D:D:D
Cynthia
#75
Here's what I've tried so far. I ended up filling a bobbin with matching poly thread then using embroidery thread on the top. The both seem pretty comparable in how thin they are.
It's better, but it's still not quite what I want. My next try will be to try a pattern that came with my machine, rather than one I downloaded for free. I want to make sure it's not a dud pattern. Then I'm going to try another stabilizer/interfacing. I wonder if mine isn't thick enough.
If I'm still having trouble...I might just give up. lol
Thanks for everyone's great suggestion. Now I'll put them all to use, 1 at a time.
It's better, but it's still not quite what I want. My next try will be to try a pattern that came with my machine, rather than one I downloaded for free. I want to make sure it's not a dud pattern. Then I'm going to try another stabilizer/interfacing. I wonder if mine isn't thick enough.
If I'm still having trouble...I might just give up. lol
Thanks for everyone's great suggestion. Now I'll put them all to use, 1 at a time.
#76
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Originally Posted by dolores
Are you using stablizer? some times if you don't use stablizer you won't have the right tension.
#77
Originally Posted by Eileen
Originally Posted by dolores
Are you using stablizer? some times if you don't use stablizer you won't have the right tension.
#78
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by Eileen
Originally Posted by dolores
Are you using stablizer? some times if you don't use stablizer you won't have the right tension.
I would go to a LQS that sells embroidery machines, Joanns with a Viking dealer in them that sells embroidery machines & find out what they sell. Most times they will give you advice without you having to pruchase anything.
You can also go to OESD.com (I think that's the site) & request a sample packet of their stablizer. May cost some $, but well worth it to know which stablizer goes best with different fabrics.
#79
Originally Posted by Eileen
You can also go to OESD.com (I think that's the site) & request a sample packet of their stablizer. May cost some $, but well worth it to know which stablizer goes best with different fabrics.
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