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  1. Bruce
    26.04.2023 @ 22:21

    Learning a new skill requires making mistakes, its all part of the learning curve. Even skilled tailors can fall victim to tangled threads or broken needles, or what may be the most annoying of all sewing machine headaches: thread bunching. When you hear that agitated hum from your machine – explain the inner “despair” – consider it a distress signal. The details may vary slightly depending on the model and make of your sewing machine – so we suggest getting familiar with your machines mechanics – but the basics are the same. Whether youre a smooth professional or a beginner with needles, we have solutions to get rid of the most annoying problems.

    When facing the problem of thread bunching under the fabric, the solution is to get a perfectly straight stitch on top, but a “birds nest” forms at the bottom. So why the contradiction? People tend to think the blame lies with them. In fact, this couldnt be further from the truth. The thread accumulates – usually under the fabric – because there is no tension on the upper thread. It seems obvious, right? Still, heres what you need to do: first, raise the presser foot and re-examine the device. This opens the tension mechanism to receive the thread. Second, youll need to raise the puller and needle bar to the highest position according to your devices guide. This should help you ensure that you have the proper tension.

    If the stitches come out uneven or completely messed up, the culprit here is a broken or bent needle or other damage. Experts recommend replacing your needles every 16 hours of installation time. The other possibility is how you handle the fabric while sewing. If you have a tendency – and many of us do – to pull the fabric from the back to make it pass through the machine, the practice can lead to messy sewing and can even break your machine. This type of force-feeding the fabric works against feed dogs (metal teeth-like edges that hold the bottom part of the fabric, and stick to it to move away from the needle where the stitching is done). Work with the machine – dont force it.

    If the needle keeps breaking, it all boils down to one follow-up question, “Are you using the right needle?” Moving up or down can make a properly sized needle make a big difference. Needle size ranges from 8 to 18 depending on its use. Size 9 or 11 works best with lightweight fabrics such as chiffon