sewing several layers on Janome 7700
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sewing several layers on Janome 7700
Day 2 of my new Janome 7700, and mostly very happy. Just one problem so far: I was sewing 2 units of a paper pieced block together, and the seam started with several layers to sew through. The machine wouldn't do it - fabric just wasn't moving forward. I had to move the block along a fraction, and after that it was fine, and other bulky sections went through without a problem. This has happened twice now. I was using the O2 foot. Can any 7700 owner help with this issue, please?
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My Husqvarna did the same thing today, but I think part of it was the paper I was using was kind of slippery. Just hung up for about a second, went on with a little "help". It did get me to clean the entire machine and change to a new needle.
#6
My little Featherweight doesn't do it either, so I'm more than a little surprised that the mega-bucks, 4-times-its-size Janome can't cope! But if this is the worst problem it has, I can live with it. Still have to try the Acufeed to see if that solves it.
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I've had the same issue with my 6600 when I'm NOT using the accufeed system (when I do, no problem). I've also had it hesitate to feed (or need help) in the middle of a seam where there are bulky seams to rise over (again, only when not using accufeed).
Overall I love my 6600, but sometimes it's like driving a Lamborghini in the rain.
On the other hand I also have a Huskvarna (purchased when they were still made in Sweden), and it can feed pretty much anything I throw at it. Like driving a Volvo.
Overall I love my 6600, but sometimes it's like driving a Lamborghini in the rain.
On the other hand I also have a Huskvarna (purchased when they were still made in Sweden), and it can feed pretty much anything I throw at it. Like driving a Volvo.
#10
I've had the same issue with my 6600 when I'm NOT using the accufeed system (when I do, no problem). I've also had it hesitate to feed (or need help) in the middle of a seam where there are bulky seams to rise over (again, only when not using accufeed).
Overall I love my 6600, but sometimes it's like driving a Lamborghini in the rain.
On the other hand I also have a Huskvarna (purchased when they were still made in Sweden), and it can feed pretty much anything I throw at it. Like driving a Volvo.
Overall I love my 6600, but sometimes it's like driving a Lamborghini in the rain.
On the other hand I also have a Huskvarna (purchased when they were still made in Sweden), and it can feed pretty much anything I throw at it. Like driving a Volvo.
My Mum has a 1968 Husky, solid steel, and, yes, very much reminds me of a Volvo! I had it serviced for her recently, and it's good as new. Here's a picture.
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