Anne from Guam Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 What kind of problem causes random loose stitches? I added the thread net, changed the needle and cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 When that happens to me, the top thread tension is not tight enough. If that still doesn't help, try using more of the thread path hole options (above tensioner), if you aren't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks Joan, I'll give that a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I love Sewer' Aide!! Especially with batiks but when I have those issues I do the usual checks then Sewer's Aide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 You might have a nick or small scratch on or near your needle plate hole, top or bottom of plate. It could be catching. Smooth with emery cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Originally posted by LadyLake When that happens to me, the top thread tension is not tight enough. If that still doesn't help, try using more of the thread path hole options (above tensioner), if you aren't already. Agree. Top tension not tight enough. Like Joan, I try always to go through all three holes all of the time. As a last resort and only by exception do I go down to two holes. If needed, I go a little looser in the bobbin so I can accommodate a tighter tension on the top. Do very slight (1/8 to 1/4) incremental tightening turns on the top knob until you get the results you want. And yeah I sometimes have to break out the Sewer's Aid. Especially with tricky cotton threads like Valdani and sometimes King Tut. I don't use a thread net. I found it to be cumbersome for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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