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Help with funny looking stitches (Moderated by EleanorSews)
Posted on: 7/14/09 6:04 PM ET
I have a Viking Scandinavia 100 and sometimes the stitching comes out with loose looking, "wiggly" looking thread on the bottom. i tried changing the needle and also tightening the thread tension on top but neither seem to help. In fact, the bobbin thread can end up getting pulled through to the top but still look wiggly and loose on the bottom. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
Posted on: 7/14/09 6:44 PM ET
In reply to 78704
Have you checked your threading of the machine and the bobbin?
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Posted on: 7/14/09 7:21 PM ET
In reply to 78704
Have you tried changing your thread?
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Posted on: 7/14/09 11:48 PM ET
In reply to okie2thdoc
Hi, yes, i have checked the threading of both and they are fine.
Posted on: 7/14/09 11:50 PM ET
In reply to Miss Fairchild
haven't tried changing the thread but what would I use instead of all purpose? didn't know different thread types would make a difference...thanks!
Posted on: 7/15/09 0:40 AM ET
In reply to 78704
My Viking dealer strongly suggested I use Gutermann, Mettler or Madeira brands of thread.
I don't know what's causing these funny looking stitches. I would do the usual troubleshooting.
check to see if the bobbin is wound evenly
if not, rewound the bobbin properly
clean the bobbin case of lint as much as you can
use only Husqvarna Viking bobbins, or the bobbins that your Husqvarna Viking dealer sells specifically for your machine
use a brand new needle
make sure that your brand new needle is the right needle for the fabric and thread
try not to use thread that is old
rethread the machine carefully
Usually, before I tackle another round of troubleshooting, I have me a slice of the perfect cake to go with my perfect cup of tea... just to take the edge off.
I don't know what's causing these funny looking stitches. I would do the usual troubleshooting.
Usually, before I tackle another round of troubleshooting, I have me a slice of the perfect cake to go with my perfect cup of tea... just to take the edge off.
Posted on: 7/15/09 6:32 PM ET
Yep, sounds like there's a knot on your bobbin somewhere.
Also, I'm not familiar with Vikings, but on my Baby Lock it's sometimes hard to tell whether I got that bobbin thread in right. There are times when I use all the correct motions to thread it, but the thread doesn't get under the piece that controls the tension.
Or, the piece that controls the tension of your bobbin thread could be broken. Try using a completely different thread and bobbin. If that resolves the problem, then the problem was either in your bobbin, or your machine doesn't like that brand of thread. If the problem persists, take your machine in to be serviced.
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Also, I'm not familiar with Vikings, but on my Baby Lock it's sometimes hard to tell whether I got that bobbin thread in right. There are times when I use all the correct motions to thread it, but the thread doesn't get under the piece that controls the tension.
Or, the piece that controls the tension of your bobbin thread could be broken. Try using a completely different thread and bobbin. If that resolves the problem, then the problem was either in your bobbin, or your machine doesn't like that brand of thread. If the problem persists, take your machine in to be serviced.
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Posted on: 7/15/09 6:44 PM ET
In reply to 78704
Try this. Thread the machine with the presser foot up.
Put the tension settings back to the recommended setting per your owner's manual.
When you thread the machine with the presser foot down, the tension mechanism is closed and the thread cannot enter and when you sew, the "tension" cannot adjust the flow of the thread because it was never seated into the mechanism.
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Put the tension settings back to the recommended setting per your owner's manual.
When you thread the machine with the presser foot down, the tension mechanism is closed and the thread cannot enter and when you sew, the "tension" cannot adjust the flow of the thread because it was never seated into the mechanism.
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Posted on: 7/15/09 10:11 PM ET
Thanks to everyone who posted...I will try all the suggestions and hope for the best!
Posted on: 7/18/09 10:33 PM ET
In reply to 78704
I think I'm having the same problem. Is this what your stitching looks like?
bobbin side of hem
top thread side of hem
This is from a skirt I made. Sorry, I don't know the proper terms to indicate which side is which.
bobbin side of hem
top thread side of hem
This is from a skirt I made. Sorry, I don't know the proper terms to indicate which side is which.
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