K. Szymaszek Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 what changes from the front of the machine to the back of the machine. I don't have near as much trouble doing custom work from the front of the machine as I do doing a panto from the back. My tension is always an issue and this time I broke thread at least 1 time on every pass except 2 and the quilt was 96" long. I am at the point where I am considering not working from the back anymore. I do all the obvious things repeatedly. As this one was particularly hard I should tell you what the components were. The top was mostly batiks, the batt warm and natural loaded upside down and the backer flannel. The thread so-fine and magna classic bobbins. I did look up about the batt upside down but didn't see anything about tension issues. Sorry this is long winded. Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this issue. Hope all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 When you work from the back are you moving left to right or right to left? From the front we all tend to work from left to right but if you do that from the back you're moving the machine in the way that causes tension problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have the same problems from the back, and it doesn't matter which way I move the machine. I can't get any control from the back, but I can do most everything from the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 As Julie shared, going from right to left is recommended for pantos. Try using Sewer's Aid on the top thread, especially for batiks. Slow down. When stitching pantos sometime we don't realize how fast we're going and the thread may snap, especially in long sweeping curves. Plus, when doing overalls from the front, you'll instinctively slow down at seam intersections or avoid them. From the back you can't tell where they are and the thick seams may also break the thread. I don't think batting placed the wrong side up would break thread. Usually you'll get pokies, but not breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I only go from right to left from the back. It doesn't seem to matter what speed I go either. Also use sewers aid. I have wondered if I put different pressure on the machine. I dont know, just baffled and frustrated. Thanks for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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