Mask making trouble
#11
My masks are also made by the pattern on Joann's website. The first dozen or so I sewed on my workhorse Bernina 1230 and had very little trouble with the multiple layers. When I switched to my newer Janome 7700, the difference was like night and day, awful! I second the advice to try a different machine, if you have more than one.
Daffy
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#13
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Sometimes it helps to tighten the presser foot tension. It's the metal knob on the top, left of your machine. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
A "seam jack" or "jeans jack," can help you get over those thick seams. Bernina makes on called a “height compensation tool.” Or you can fold some light-weight cardboard to a thickness of 1/16” to 3/16.” I've used an empty needle pack, too. I have a great tutorial on how to use a seam jack, but I'm not allowed to post the link.
A "seam jack" or "jeans jack," can help you get over those thick seams. Bernina makes on called a “height compensation tool.” Or you can fold some light-weight cardboard to a thickness of 1/16” to 3/16.” I've used an empty needle pack, too. I have a great tutorial on how to use a seam jack, but I'm not allowed to post the link.
#14
Here is a link on how to use a seam jack - http://shesasewingmachinemechanic.bl...re-sewing.html I have the one like the pointy one, that comes in handy for turning point, sewing on buttons, making creases or pressing seams
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#15
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How long is your stitch length? Maybe you could lengthen it a bit, like to a 2.5 or even 3.0 when you get to that part of the process. I don't like to pull on the fabric as it comes out the back of the needle, but you might want to tug it a little with a steady pressure to help it along. I've made over 275 masks so far and haven't had much of a problem with my Bernina 570. But I"m still looking for the perfect pattern!
Leslie
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#16
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I haven't had any problem with my 301 or 404, but if I did, I would move my line of stitching in a bit so I wasn't stitching through the seam allowance along with the mask. I've seem masks with the stitching in about 1/4" - maybe that's why.
Currently, my favorite pattern is the fitted one by Twig and Tale.
Currently, my favorite pattern is the fitted one by Twig and Tale.
#17
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I rarely use the hump jumper/ jeans Jack/ etc. for yr's now I simply press down on the front edge of the presser foot, and the machine climbs right over the thick seams. I think it's something to do with putting in contact with the feed dogs. Try it.
#18
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Are the pleats stacked on top of each other?
Line up the pleats so they almost touch each other but don't stack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk92ZBt5gQY
This one folds up/folds down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceCYbtEHzq0
Line up the pleats so they almost touch each other but don't stack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk92ZBt5gQY
This one folds up/folds down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceCYbtEHzq0