Machine Stitches Unravels

[Garange]

I just received my Cobra Class 4 a couple of weeks ago. Love the machine but still trying to figure it out. I've been hand stitching for over a year and went to a machine to save time. When I clip the thread after sewing it will unravel at times leaving a hole from the thread. I guess I'm clipping the knot that holds it together? What do others do to prevent this? Back stitch a couple of times, burn the thread, tie a knot, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Luke Hatley]

I just received my Cobra Class 4 a couple of weeks ago. Love the machine but still trying to figure it out. I've been hand stitching for over a year and went to a machine to save time. When I clip the thread after sewing it will unravel at times leaving a hole from the thread. I guess I'm clipping the knot that holds it together? What do others do to prevent this? Back stitch a couple of times, burn the thread, tie a knot, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

back stich 3-4 stiches, then pull the thread to the backside and burn, works for me.

[Cobra Steve]

back stich 3-4 stiches, then pull the thread to the backside and burn, works for me.

Thanks Luke, I agree. Steve

[Garange]

back stich 3-4 stiches, then pull the thread to the backside and burn, works for me.

Thanks Luke. Makes sense.

Gary

[Garange]

Thanks Luke, I agree. Steve

Thanks for the advice Steve to both you and Luke. Can't wait to receive the burnisher.

Gary

[ShortBBL]

back stich 3-4 stiches, then pull the thread to the backside and burn, works for me.

How do you burn it? Cut it first and then burn with a lighter or something??

[BigRiverLeather]

How do you burn it? Cut it first and then burn with a lighter or something??

I use a lighter. I've used a mini propane torch before and that worked better, just faster.

What I don't like about burning it is it leaves a very hard, sharp spot. I'm afraid that it will be an irritant on a holster, especially if it is IWB.

I keep meaning to try this, but have not yet. Here is a picture of how to make a stitching not. Leave your ends long, put a needle on both ends, make a couple saddle stitches and cinch it up like this. I need to try that this weekend.

Edited August 7, 2010 by BigRiverLeather

[Garange]

I use a lighter. I've used a mini propane torch before and that worked better, just faster.

What I don't like about burning it is it leaves a very hard, sharp spot. I'm afraid that it will be an irritant on a holster, especially if it is IWB.

I keep meaning to try this, but have not yet. Here is a picture of how to make a stitching not. Leave your ends long, put a needle on both ends, make a couple saddle stitches and cinch it up like this. I need to try that this weekend.

Thanks for the photo.

[CDragonworks]

First check to see your threads are tensioned evenly... they should lock in the center of the two pieces(I use two thread colours to check with). If all is good there backstitch and either burn or glue if it keeps doing it... I backstitch and never have a problem!Cat

I just received my Cobra Class 4 a couple of weeks ago. Love the machine but still trying to figure it out. I've been hand stitching for over a year and went to a machine to save time. When I clip the thread after sewing it will unravel at times leaving a hole from the thread. I guess I'm clipping the knot that holds it together? What do others do to prevent this? Back stitch a couple of times, burn the thread, tie a knot, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[ShortBBL]

I too had this problem when I first got my machine. I made another post here somewhere about it... but here is what I did....

I went to SEARS and bought a very small Butane operated Sodering iron. The thing is about 4-5" long only. It has no flame and works awesome!! No burn marks... no muss no fuss. I pull my thread ends tight, making sure they are locked in the middle.... then snip close to the leather and solder! It melts down very easy and perfectly. It's the best way to do this in my estimation.... I tried glue, a lighter and match... nothing..... I do tis on EVERY snipped stitch and its PERFECT.... no way can it unravel.

Try it.