Beachside Quilter Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Great news,Sylvia! Please share the "fix" in case someone else has the same issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sylvia...YAY! what things did Brenda have you do? Inquiring minds want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mestuart Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Oh, my first response is a huge hug. That is so frustrating. I have an A-1 and it would be timed to within a ______ of perfect, and after sewing for a bit, boom, loopies or something. When I called my dealer she said it sounded like I needed a new bobbin ________ can't think of the correct word. It's the piece that holds the whole bobbin case etc. Grumble, spit, etc and finally I ordered it, and waited for it to arrive, works like a charm, any thread, any combination of batting, fabric etc. Good luck with your machine, They're like the nursery rhyme And when she was good, she was very good. LOL Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well (red faced here), I had both the top and bobbin tension so out of whack that adjusting one did nothing but make the matters worse. So, I had to (forget the Towa) do the drop test with the bobbin and then tighten the top tension "to the post." Then I had to test and tighten top until the stitches looked good. I will remember this forever as I had two days of misery! Thank you every one for posting! You Bs my BFFs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Sylvia...I'm glad you got it figured out. When doing the drop test, how did she explain it should drop? Just interested cause sometimes I don't think the TOWA works very well, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 So glad to hear the fix was simple, Sylvia! It's easy to over think when problems pop up; this s a great reminder to go back to basics. I know you're delighted to be back in the swing; best of luck in getting quilt finished!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Meg, I had to loosen the bobbin tension enough that the bobbin would stand up straight in my hand but I could not pick it up. When holding the bobbin and dropping it, it had to rather "rush" down the thread. Then starting with the top tension you screw the knob until the center post is flush with the outside of the knob. Then check stitches and tighten or loosen top tension to achieve the best stitch. I ended up turning the knob two good turns tighter past the flush of the post to get my best stitch (this using Bob's pre-wounds). This morning all is well in the quilty world. Whew! I don't wish this on anybody. Don't know how I let everything get so out-of-sorts! I kinda pride myself in being able to get good stitches. This, for me, was a BFO! (Blinding Flash of the Obvious)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I am happy to hear you got it fixed Sylvia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Well Sylvia. I have not been on the forum lately and just now saw these posts of all your troubles. Hmmm, I am only 4 hours away and an email or phone call. Boy, I guess you forgot me! ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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