Skipping stitches
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Skipping stitches
Irritated this morning. I'm sewing down my Dresden plates and centers on Edyta Sitars Dresden Bloom. Using the darker invisible thread and a 75/11 Smetz needle. Not skipping stitches with the zig zag stitch around the plates but it's the buttonhole stitch on the center that is skipping. Any advice?
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Sorry can't help with solution...I just know I have a bl that does the same thing with regular thread, so when I want a blanket stitch that does stay consistent, I switch to my Viking. I have taken to dealer for repair, and I just get "deer in the headlights" look.....bl also skips stitches when trying to straight stitch on bulky seams..not a recommendation from me......same reaction from dealer......
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Irritated this morning. I'm sewing down my Dresden plates and centers on Edyta Sitars Dresden Bloom. Using the darker invisible thread and a 75/11 Smetz needle. Not skipping stitches with the zig zag stitch around the plates but it's the buttonhole stitch on the center that is skipping. Any advice?
Are you using regular thread in the bobbin? I always do. Invisible on top, regular cotton or poly in bobbin. Makes a huge difference.
#7
I really like your block!!
Some times skipping stitches is an issue with thread weight. I might try the next size larger needle or use a topstitch needle. A topstitch needle has a bigger eye and a longer scarf and grove which helps eliminate skipped stitches.
Another option might be to try and put a piece of copy paper under the stitch line (a moist Qtip run down the seam line on the paper will soften the paper under the stitches for easy removal)
Good luck - can not wait to see the final project.
Some times skipping stitches is an issue with thread weight. I might try the next size larger needle or use a topstitch needle. A topstitch needle has a bigger eye and a longer scarf and grove which helps eliminate skipped stitches.
Another option might be to try and put a piece of copy paper under the stitch line (a moist Qtip run down the seam line on the paper will soften the paper under the stitches for easy removal)
Good luck - can not wait to see the final project.
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