Machine quilting help needed ....
12-11-2011, 03:41 PM
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12-11-2011, 03:42 PM
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12-11-2011, 06:00 PM
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most newer machines have a system to lower the feed dogs... you don't have to cover them in that case.
ps... i never see anyone here talk about using garden gloves for FMQ...the little dots really do a nice job of holding the fabric firmly to move it...this is far less tiring for your hands..
ps... i never see anyone here talk about using garden gloves for FMQ...the little dots really do a nice job of holding the fabric firmly to move it...this is far less tiring for your hands..
12-11-2011, 07:08 PM
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12-11-2011, 07:15 PM
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Your feed dogs are down and you are governing the length of the stitch by the speed of which you move the sandwich under the needle, combined with the speed you have the machine going at. Make sure you have the presser - foot lever down when you start to sew, so that the tension dials are engaged. If your machine is threaded correctly and the tension set correctly, you should be OK. If it is still looping, further investigation would be needed.
12-11-2011, 07:20 PM
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Some machines don't have a feed dog lowering function and they are usually supplied with a plastic cover to put over them to allow you to do FMQ. A little Elna I borrowed this year was equipped in such a way. Check if your machine has one of these plates.
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