lisae Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yesterday I started on a Quilt of Valor and I am not happy with my stitches. They are "wobbly" (technical term) in places. I have adjusted both top and bottom tensions and changed the needle. The particulars: top thread King Tut, bottom thread Bottom Line prewound, needle Singer MR 3.5, batting Hobbs Poly Down. Has anyone else had this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I\'m guessing that you are stitching from front to back or right to left when this happens. It has to do with the direction you are going and how the thread is coming out of the needle. Try turning the needle slightly to the left and it should clear up the problem. Debbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carin Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 it seems, that the wobbly stitches are only in the thick aera where the bulky seamallowence is. Turning the needle little bit left how Debbi says and additional I think the needle no 3.5 could be to smal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I would tighten my top tension a bit and if those stitches are uneven or skipping I would make sure my black rubber stitch regulator wheel is pushed up tight against my back carriage wheel. You can loosen it from the bottom, refit and tighten it. I prefer So Fine in the bobbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Great advice from everyone! King Tut is pretty thick thread; perhaps switch to a 4.0? PS: I was using a lot of different metallic threads (and thicker King Tut) on a quilt of mine recently and so I switched to a 4.5 needle and never had a break (and thread was looped through all three holes above the tension disk). Perfect tension. I also agree that your top tension needs to be tightened just a smidge or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Stuart - APQS Service Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Looks like your machine is trying to skip a stitch - but it\'s still close enough to catch. If simple tension adjustments don\'t help, it could be timing related. The machine is timed to a 4.0 needle, try that size quick to see if that\'s what it needs...otherwise, I\'d check the needlebar depth - make sure you can see a little silver above the eye of the needle when it\'s in it\'s lowest position in the hook assembly. Sometimes a small adjustment to that setting can make all the difference in the world. I do have a set of timing instructions I can send you in e-mail format if you need them....just e-mail me and let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks, everyone! I will try the 4.0 needle tonight and let you know the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 The stitches on my Freedom were doing the same thing, only worse. The R to L and F to B were really bad. I played with the tension for a day. Finally, I called Amy and she told me to try adjusting the needle bar. My bar was a little too high. Probably from hitting a ruler!:mad: After adjusting the bar my stitches are perfect!!:D:D I was so impressed with myself, I adjusted the needle bar on my Millie too so those stitches are perfect now too!!:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Say, Amy, could I please have a copy of those timing instructions? I\'ve not been able to run comparable threads in my Mille since I got her. She runs quite nicely if the bobbin thread is lightweight & the top thread is heavier (like a Signature), but I\'ve never been able to run Signature in both top & bottom. It\'ll look like the stitches from the example above. ( I have only used 4.0 needles, so the needle shouldn\'t be the problem. ). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Stuart - APQS Service Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 If you would e-mail me at aanderson@apqs.com I can reply with the newest version of the timing instructions...no problem! Happy Quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi My stitchers were wobbley like that going front to back. My needle wasn\'t up high enough seems to be fine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Sent you an email, Amy. Thanks very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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