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Member since 3/20/07
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Posted on: 4/26/09 2:42 PM ET
I have so many problems with my CP1000 that I can't even ask for help.

I stored my machine after having used it for a couple of projects.
Today I take it from the shelve, thread it, make a test on a fabric scrap ....and nothing works.
I mean nothing. No-thing.

Problems are multiple: skipped stitches, tunnelling (it's so bad I would call this "piping"), threads are tangling, fabric bunching up under foot (as if it was stuck under the foot). Yes, I changed tension of the foot.

I changed the needles, the thread (in each needles), I tried wide CS, narrow CS, chain stitch; two needles, three needles. Of course I tried several types of thread in the looper.

I tried on stretch and woven, and denim, and chiffon, and medium weight fabric.

I tried all possible adjustments of tensions, of stitch lengths, and changed the pressure of the foot.


As I said, I cannot ask for help, as I have no idea if I am doing something wrong, and if yes, what is wrong exactly. Could the machine be broken ? I can't rule that out, but frankly that just does not make sense. Machines don't break by themselves when not in use).
I don't know if there are several problems, or only one that creates a lot of issues.

So the only question I would ask is: what would you do - except for throwing this brand new $500 machine down the garbage chute (no kidding, I almost did it a moment ago).

Where to look for answers to an undetermined question ?

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Member since 10/16/07
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Posted on: 4/26/09 3:11 PM ET
In reply to zazzie
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Machines don't break by themselves when not in use


No, but most machines need regular maintenance... whether they're in use or sitting on a shelf.

I'd take that machine back to the dealer for a check-up pronto! :)
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Member since 1/1/09
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Posted on: 4/26/09 4:38 PM ET
I would try oiling it, then re-threading from scratch by following the manual (maybe you missed a step?) and seeing what happens. If that fails, I suggest going back to the dealer where you got it and see what they can figure out (with you there watching).
  
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Posted on: 4/26/09 6:40 PM ET
Ah ah ah !

I went out for a walk - and some shoe shopping along the way. I stopped for a cup of café au lait ...
That must be the shoes, or the café, but I found the problem when I came back.

(I am blushing to the ears) :

The extension table was not correctly snapped to the machine. The part of the table that is right behing the foot ... That made the fabric bunch up, resulting in all the other problems ...

Ok, a machine won't get broken by sitting on ashelf. But it can be broken by being moved by a careless operator ! I must have moved the table inadvertantly.

Sorry for those who took time to reply !


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There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. - L. Cohen.
  
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