Problem machine stitches

[Regis]

I'm having a problem getting the beginning and end of my stitching clean. Please take a look at these and help me improve my stitching. I can secure with a drop of glue but, still looks loose and bulky. I'll be getting a new machine but, I don't think(?) this is a machine problem. The line not being straight may(?) be machine.

This is with #92 on 2 layers of 2/3 oz.

Appreciate any help.

Thank,

Regis

[Luke Hatley]

REGIS.... is the foot and needle tight?. are the feed dogs tight ?

ok... are you holding the loose ends of the threads before you start sewing ?

put a new needle in.......... wished i knew more to tell you. hopefully Art will be here soon.

re- thread it with #69 size thread, then see what happens.

Edited June 17, 2009 by Luke Hatley

[ABC3]

Regis, Is your needle installed properly?

[Regis]

I've tried #20, #22, & #23 needles with 92 & 138 thread. Have same with #69 thread & 18 needle. As far as I know, everything is tight although I don't know how to check the feed dogs(not obviously loose). Needle is inserted right. Have held thread to the side but, not necessarily tight. I do have a bad habbit of just sliding thread out of the way. Should it be pulled tight at beginning and when removing peice? I'll have to play with that some. I also do a lot at beginning and end turning flywheel by hand because I need it SLOW.

Thanks,

Regis

[Luke Hatley]

hold thread .....not tight but snug.........

did you replace the needle?

[Regis]

This is a new needle but, not a new problem. I'm just doing more stitching in visable places and I need to clean it up.

Pulling threads firmly toward back seems to help. Have to head out for a few hours but, will try different thread, needle, & leather when I get back

Thanks,

Regis

[Luke Hatley]

the leather in the photos look very thin. try sewing some 4-8oz leather.

if the leather is thin and it is what i think is it it will not sew.

[jimsaddler]

I'm having a problem getting the beginning and end of my stitching clean. Please take a look at these and help me improve my stitching. I can secure with a drop of glue but, still looks loose and bulky. I'll be getting a new machine but, I don't think(?) this is a machine problem. The line not being straight may(?) be machine.

This is with #92 on 2 layers of 2/3 oz.

Appreciate any help.

Thank,

Regis

Are you using Cloth point (round) Needles? If so switch to LW leather point as that appears to be the main problem. The other problem is leaving your thread ends slack when starting off. Easy answer is, PUT THE ENDS OF YOUR THREADS FIRMLY UNDER THE FOOT BEFORE YOU START OFF, so that the tension take-up Spring doesn't pull the tag end through and cause the looping (mess) underneath. Also shorten your stitch a fraction for neatness. The Leather Point Needles will give you a slope for your thread to lay in neatly and eliminate the tension inconsistancy (round holes allow the bottom loop to come to the surface).

Kindest Regards.

Jim Saddler.

[esantoro]

With both presser feet down, how easy is it to pull your leather out from underneath the feet. Try holding the leather firmly against the needle plate when stitching. I've found that if the presser feet are not tensioned enough or if there is just too much clearance between the presser feet at their lowest position and the needle plate, the leather get's pulled up at the ed of the upstroke, prohibiting nice, clean stitches.

ed

[Luke Hatley]

ok i have it figured out........that is the portable machine ...and you want to come to memphis,

so COME DOWN........WITH THE MACHINE.....we'll get it fixed or kill it.........