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This is very useful, thanks for posting! :D Ive got a few questions though,
im appliquéing fleece on fleece, but i cant seem to get my machine to
cooperate. I get about 3 inches of sewing done and the thread jams in the
bobbin, or the needle frays the thread, im using a 'stretchy' fabric
needle, maybe im setting the tension too low on the foot, or the thread
tension too high? Or is there a specific thread i should use? Sorry if im
asking too much, i just really want to get my project going. :)
Hmmm. . . if the needle is fraying the thread my first that is that you
have a burr on your needle. Have you tried replacing it? A dull or burred
needle can cause all KINDS of problems that seem unrelated - like the
thread jamming in the bobbin. I didn't usually use a stretch needle of
special thread for fleece, but it shouldn't hurt. Fleece on fleece is going
to be pretty fat - increasing your stitch length might help.
Try another new one. Oh - and if it's making a loud thunking sound it means
your machine's timing is off - and the needle is slamming into the bobbin
case instead of going into the little hole. It'll dull a brand new needle
in one stroke - and mess up the bobbin thread. If that's the problem you'll
need to take it in for service.
Its a brand new needle, it could possibly be defective? I'll try replacing
it to see if that helps, and change the tread length, thank you so much for
getting back to me! :D
Its not making any odd noises or anything, its a brand new machine. I'll
give a new needle a try, hopefully that'll work. Thanks again for helping
me troubleshoot. :)
I just want to say thank you, i figured out what the issue was! :D It was
both the needle and the thread length, thanks again. :)
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