Andrewjl Report post Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Hi, I just purchased a chandler 406rb-1 from a local place and they set it up for me. I have never used a sewing machine before so I just jumped right in to speed up my sewing process. I'm having a problem with the backside of the leather while starting the stitch. I'll back stitch about three stitches and then proceed forward. The backside of the start looks like the included picture. It bunches up a bit. I'm sure this is not normal and can be adjusted out or maybe I'm doing something wrong. I'm making sure I'm holding both threads tight while Starting the stitch. Other info- stitching through 2 layers of 5-6oz at a total of 3/16" thick. Machine was set up for #207 with #24 needle with four sided diamond tip. The rest of the stitch top and bottom look fine once it gets going. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dcvhor4pnj76zqm/2013-09-03%2023.51.18%20HDR.jpg Edited September 4, 2013 by Andrewjl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted September 4, 2013 Hold tension on the top and bottom threads with your fingers for the first few stitches and see if that fixes it. That worked for me and I was told by those who should know that this is a normal requirement for many leather sewers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted September 5, 2013 I don't really have a solution to this particular issue but if the bottom won't be seen then toucan just tie it off and leave. For stitch ends that will e visible I would suggest hand backtracking those few stitches. The stitching is stronger and aesthetically more pleasing. More work of course but better results. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted September 5, 2013 Just to clarify..... Hold the LOOSE ends of the top and bottom threads <g>..... Otherwise.. Ouch!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewjl Report post Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) I called the awesome folks at industrial sew tech where I got my machine in cincinati today. I explained my problem and he said the same thing along with making sure the top thread tension was nice and tight as well I tried holding the two threads nice and tight along with tightening the top thread tension even more and this seemed to aleviate the problem. Andrew Chee, both sides of the stitch are visible. I mainly make cigar cases and both sides are visible and I always try to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. :-) thanks all for the tips. Attached pic is what I mainly do. Edited September 5, 2013 by Andrewjl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
