FMQ - large needle holes in fabric
#1
I'm practicing FMQ , and am getting large needle holes in the fabric. I'm using a 90/14 needle. Also, sometimes the holes are in the fabric but the stitches aren't being made. I rethreaded the machine, put in a full bobbin and put in a new needle. I'm certain someone is going to mention tension. How can I tell if the tension is right or not? On a positive note, the practice I did drawing has paid off. I'm very pleased with the designs I'm making.
#5
When I use Superior 40 wt(K.Tut) or metallics, I have a 90/14 as recommended by them and its fine. But for 50 wt (eg Mettler) I use 80/12 or even 75/11 quilting. But if it appears "holey" it closes up after washing anyway. Sometimes if you have a 40 wt and a fine bobbin thread like Bottom Line with a 90/14 it does appear that there are holes, but the washing deals with it.
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A new size 12/80 needle should take care of the problem. A quilting needle is sharper than a universal needle and will go between the fibers better. Universals have a slightly rounded tip so you can sew knits without holes. A used needle can be dull or have a tiny burr and cause holes.
Schmertz quilting size 12 is my needle of choice. I do use universals for a lot of fabrics unless I see a problem occurring just because I have so many around from my apparel sewing days.
Edit: Go with the 75. Keep the 90 for hemming jeans. I often sew with 70s.
Schmertz quilting size 12 is my needle of choice. I do use universals for a lot of fabrics unless I see a problem occurring just because I have so many around from my apparel sewing days.
Edit: Go with the 75. Keep the 90 for hemming jeans. I often sew with 70s.
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