Operator Error
05-17-2014, 04:17 PM
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Operator Error
Hi, I'm new here. I have been machine quilting for about 8 years.
I got a new machine (Juki F600) with the auto thread cutter. I do not raise the bobbin thread (supposedly not required), and it creates a snarl at the very beginning of the seam every time. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue? I have rethreaded, reset the bobbin, and changed the thread spool.
Thanks for ANY ideas! I was really looking forward to using this machine!
I got a new machine (Juki F600) with the auto thread cutter. I do not raise the bobbin thread (supposedly not required), and it creates a snarl at the very beginning of the seam every time. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue? I have rethreaded, reset the bobbin, and changed the thread spool.
Thanks for ANY ideas! I was really looking forward to using this machine!
05-17-2014, 04:27 PM
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Raising the bobbin thread isn't *required* on my machine either, but it is recommended to avoid birds nests.
Go ahead and raise that bobbin thread, bring it through and hold on for the first 2 stitches.
Go ahead and raise that bobbin thread, bring it through and hold on for the first 2 stitches.
05-18-2014, 05:01 AM
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I am not sure if this will help or not since I have a Bernina. I use little leftover scraps at the start of stitching and then when I am at the end of my stitching. I think they are called "enders". After they have too much stitching, I throw them into a bag with all my little cut pieces of fabric for a friend who uses it to stuff dog pillows for the local shelters.
05-18-2014, 08:29 AM
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I have a machine that has a fix button so it takes a few stitches in place and then goes on to sew. Same at the other end with a stop or a cut feature that ties off the thread and then cuts it. I don't know anything about your machine but my previous one didn't have those features and I just sewed a few stitches in place. Worked fine for me. I have pulled the threads to the top when quilting but this is so much easier.
05-18-2014, 03:29 PM
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Hi and welcome to QB!
I have a few different machines including a Juki HZL-400, and I have the same issue as you on all of them if I don't pull up the bobbin thread and or use a lil scrap of fabric at the beginning of sewing.
My Juki is fairly new, but so far I love how it sews! Honestly except for the 11" bed on my Janome Horizon 7700, I actually prefer my Juki. I just got a Bernina, and am excited to see how it sews.
Your title of "Operator Error" had me chuckling, as I've had that issue a few times
Kif
I have a few different machines including a Juki HZL-400, and I have the same issue as you on all of them if I don't pull up the bobbin thread and or use a lil scrap of fabric at the beginning of sewing.
My Juki is fairly new, but so far I love how it sews! Honestly except for the 11" bed on my Janome Horizon 7700, I actually prefer my Juki. I just got a Bernina, and am excited to see how it sews.
Your title of "Operator Error" had me chuckling, as I've had that issue a few times
Kif
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