tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post5017049365437813806..comments2022-11-26T01:29:18.916-08:00Comments on Triage From Home: Why does this happen?Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06452999990881890889noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-7779750908765160592008-10-25T15:51:00.000-07:002008-10-25T15:51:00.000-07:00Helen, something else to look at regarding your ma...Helen, something else to look at regarding your machine. Open up the bobbin area, and take a little brush and brush over as much area as you can. The brush will collect lint, sometimes lint you can't even see. If you can, pop out the bobbin holder too (my machine it pops out easily, not sure about all machines), and get that good and clean.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the needle, I like the denim needle for heavy duty sewing. It seems to hold up well. Hope that helps!Manderly-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324495086284995737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-34064170326277148322008-10-22T12:21:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:21:00.000-07:00Thanks- I think I do need to find a different kind...Thanks- I think I do need to find a different kind of tape to use. I will check around!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452999990881890889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-8294391000517130252008-10-22T12:10:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:10:00.000-07:00Okay, this might be really obvious, but when I was...Okay, this might be really obvious, but when I was first learning to sew, I used to forget to hang onto my lead threads and they'd get sucked down under and eventually create the "rats nest"...You probably already know about that, but that's my 2 cents worth :)<BR/><BR/>Also, regarding the needle size: Are you using regular weight thread (i.e., not embroidery or denim weight thread)? If you are using a heavier weight thread, you need a needle that has a larger eye (Bernina calls it a "cordonnet" needle). <BR/>And another suggestion: Regarding using double stick tape which is so wonderful to hold things together when you're sewing on difficult materials, there is a product out there that is expressly for that type of thing but does not create "gunk" in your machine. I have not personally used it, but noticed it at JoAnn because I have tried other things for that purpose and not had good results. Sorry I don't remember the name but I bet if you went to your local craft or sewing center, they might know what you were talking about. Good Luck!clothREvisitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107403529235125073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-14115870410965133242008-10-21T12:23:00.000-07:002008-10-21T12:23:00.000-07:00Thanks for the replies! I will play with the tensi...Thanks for the replies! I will play with the tension and see if that helps. I have been using some double sided tape and sometimes I sew through it, so that might be gunking things up...will check. The bobbin is definitely loaded correctly because I've been really been careful with that. <BR/>Thanks again!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452999990881890889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-26038663012490117532008-10-21T10:52:00.000-07:002008-10-21T10:52:00.000-07:00It might be because you have put your bobbin in th...It might be because you have put your bobbin in the wrong way round/wrong way upPinkWaterFairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394541110206588651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5444153986029592958.post-89278148279626126542008-10-21T04:33:00.000-07:002008-10-21T04:33:00.000-07:00With me, it's usually one of these: wrong needle s...With me, it's usually one of these: <BR/><BR/>wrong needle size, try bigger <BR/><BR/>gunk under the throat plate--take it off and sweep around there <BR/><BR/>cheap thread or thread that just doesn't get along with your material--in this case--vinyl<BR/><BR/>Wish there was one simple answer. Hope one of these is a solution for you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276892778363146906noreply@blogger.com