K. Szymaszek Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 I could really use some input. I just finished a custom quilt, all was fine. I cleaned machine, changed threads and started sewing on some practice fabric and my tension was all off. I have a millie, 2010. Seams to be flat lining in different directions. I changed thread and bobbins 3 times, changed needle, checked for burrs, checked thread path, checked hopping foot height. Changed tension control unit probably last year or so. Please help. Thank you K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Take the tension unit apart and clean it. Sounds like you may have some lint between the discs. Zeke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 K what specific tension issues are you having? Sometimes when I want to see what is really going on I put two different color threads, high contrast, in bobbin and upper thread, then you can better see what is happening. If the bobbin is flat lining, I used to get this all the time, then I would loosen the bobbin or tighten the upper. You may have the bobbin thread too tight. You might also change the location of the eye of the needle just a little closer to 6:35 instead of 6:30. The reason you are seeing it in different directions is due to needle deflection. One other thing to try is a bigger needle that won't deflect as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Zeke, I did blow between disks with compressor. Is that what you meant or that I should take the unit off and clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 If you haven't done so already check for lint under the tension finger on the bobbin case as well. You could also loosen your pigtails and turn them upside down and if your stitches are good that way you probably have a groove in one of them. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted May 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Thank you Nigel, I'll try that tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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