Help with FMQ!
#1
Help with FMQ!
I'm new to FMQ. When I first started, I did pretty well on my Singer Featherweight. However, the last few times I've tried, I get several inches of skipped stitches. In fact, it is mostly skipped stitches and a few regular stitches. I'm very frustrated. I've tried larger needles, changing bobbin, tensions, etc. Please provide any advice you can or I'll be limited to stitch in the ditch forever! Thanks!
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if you are moving your fabric faster than the machine is stitching you will also get skipped stitches- ensure the needle is inserted correctly (the needle size should be the correct size for the thread being used) rethread the machine- reinsert the bobbin- put together a small practice piece & try speeding up the machine speed & slowing down your fabric manipulation--it takes time/practice to find that perfect combination of speed/movement...i don't see a larger needle making a difference- unless the first one was not the right size for the thread you are using.
#7
When I took a mini course the instructor just used a generic darning foot, left the feed dogs up & set the stitch length to 0 and it worked like a charm. She said she never uses it for anything larger than a baby quilt though. I still haven't bought the right foot yet, my husqvarna feet won't work.
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When I took a mini course the instructor just used a generic darning foot, left the feed dogs up & set the stitch length to 0 and it worked like a charm. She said she never uses it for anything larger than a baby quilt though. I still haven't bought the right foot yet, my husqvarna feet won't work.
#10
I had that with my last quilt I worked on. I cut out a piece of notebook paper to fit inside the bobbin case before I put in my bobbin. That worked for me. I think they sell something like this but I don't know what it is called and I usually do my quilting on Sunday. No shops open withing an hour or two drive and I don't go that far for supplies if I can help it. Paper worked for me. Good luck.
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