Jedsews Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 what stitch lenghth should I have this set on? When I try to use the SR, I feel like I am tugging at the machine to get it to move.....also, do I need to hit the green button to get the SR to start working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I change my stitch length depending on what I'm doing. I think, in general, most people use between a 10 and a 12. But, again, it will vary depending on what they are doing. On my Liberty, I use my left handle to depress the "clutch" and the green button, then with my right hand I depress the clutch and the blue button. Then I am in stitch regulated mode and can just start moving my machine. OF course, at that point I've already set my stitch length. If you have a machine other than the Liberty, I really can't speak for the details, as it's been a while since I ued a Millie and can't remember the buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedsews Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have a new Blissed Lenni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Originally posted by Jedsews also, do I need to hit the green button to get the SR to start working? Yes, 1st you toggle the SR switch to on, then turn on the green button. The toggle just engages the SR, but you still must turn the motor on (green button). It should not feel like you are dragging or tugging to get it going, once you toggle then turn on the motor, it should react immediately to your touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedsews Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks Patty, I am going to try that.........I love this forum!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Jackie As Patty said you need to use the green button to start the motor. When you flip up the SR toggle on the left side of your Lenni you will here a been. This is there to remind you that you are in SR mode. A good place to start for stitch size is about 11. Most people have there favourite stitch size, a.d there Will be times when you will maybe hi up to say 13 for stitching pebbles. Also when in SR Mode the needle does not move until you no e the machine. Please ignore the mistakes, I am poorly and am on bed rest and have to use my android phone to browse the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedsews Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 thanks everyone. I am thinking that I do have a problem with the SR. I will call APQS tomorrow and see if someone can walk me through it. I have blown two fuses and broke a needle and am frustrated, so it is time to walk away...tomorrow is another day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Even without Bliss Lenni should just slide along her rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedsews Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I talked to Mark this morning, he is sending me a new encoder cable, mine may have a broken wire in it causing the problem. I hope that will fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I set my stitch length to 12 or 13 most times for sr mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanmezera Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I have had encoder cables break and now I have another one that is broke. I have to call tomorrow. There must be a better way to hook these up so the cables don't break wires all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I too have the encoder, on my 2008 Lenni, and haven't had one break. Penny is ill. chocking, coughing, sniffling and the stitches aren't regulated at all, but the encoder is fine. She just needs a new board, which will be in the mail tomorrow. If that doesn't cure her, we will make a trip to Ia. Want to go anyway, since so much of himselfs home town was torn up by that tornado. Penny will survive and I guess I will too without her help. Was learning to freehand without the SR anyway, (I guess now is the good time to learn more. Have a good night.. Hugs and God Bless, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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