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Thank you everyone! I haven't had time yet to play around with all the suggestions, but the foot pressure sounds like a logical thing to look at. Regarding the needle size- I had hoped to find size 22 in that style, but 23 was the only thing available. Do you think that could really be the cause?

Thank you so much! I will look over the machine in the ways that you've suggested. And I am glad you think the stitches look good otherwise- I would agree! I can't wait to get it working properly so I can utilize and appreciate it fully. It does this all the time. I am winding my own bobbins, so that is definitely a possibility. I'll look into all the things you suggested. When you say there may be a timing issue.. That sounds a little overwhelming. Is timing something that can be adjusted relatively easily? Thanks again!

I'm having an issue with my Consew 205rb. Or it may very well be my inexperience with sewing machines in general that is causing the issue. I understand the concept of tension, and I have read many guides on the subject. If the knots are on the wrong side, increase top tension, if the knots are on the right side, lower top tension etc. But what if the knots appear both on the top and bottom, sporadically? even when sewing in a straight line? And while I'm asking for help, why does curving the stitch create even more tension issues? I'm willing to put the time in to learn, but I've been struggling for weeks trying to get my machine to work for me. I'm using 135x16 size 23 LT needles with 135 top and bottom bonded nylon thread. I had tried running 92 on the bobbin, but it didn't seem to help and I much prefer the look of the thicker thread. I attached a pic, just one small example of my frustration. Thanks so much for any assistance!

Hey Bob! Thanks! I should have just asked you on the phone! I got the thread and needles today, thank you so much! Isaac

Hello! I have been reading this forum for a while, but signed up so that I could ask for help with my new machine. I purchased a Consew 205RB-1 and it seems to be a great machine so far. I set up a speed reducer and am able to control the stitching well, but I noticed that the backstitch was always sloppy, leaving loops underneath every time. After much reading, I came to discover that the issue is coming from the backstitch being longer than the forward stitch. I took my machine to a local sewing machine shop and they ended up calling me back to say "it's not possible to adjust", and "it's not the right machine for your needs". This isn't the first time this local shop has made me feel like I know more than them (which is saying a LOT since this is my first sewing machine). After a bit more digging, I found that in the manual there is a section specifically for "Stitch length error adjustment", but I can't for the life of me figure out where this adjustment is. I'm attaching a screenshot from the manual. If anyone has any experience with this machine and can lend me some assistance, I would be so thankful!! This has been causing me a pretty big headache. Thank you!! Isaac