Members splitrail Posted January 6, 2016 Author Members Report Posted January 6, 2016 This could go all night... so I pushed as hard as possible with a screw driver on the presser foot and I had a good run over some thick leather and NO Skip. So I'm obviously not able to do that all time. lol I then tightened the pressure on the presser foot, and back to skipping we go. Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted January 7, 2016 Members Report Posted January 7, 2016 I think you may not be able to get the machine to do what you need it to do. It obviously both has not enough foot pressure and is at the max height possible. and still skips. Real leather machine is the only answer. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members splitrail Posted January 7, 2016 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2016 Yes! Finally justification to spend some money on a new machine!! Thank you! Thank you all for your ideas, solutions and suggestions. It's really appreciated. I think I can still find some use for the old Singer. Julie Quote
Members Tejas Posted January 7, 2016 Members Report Posted January 7, 2016 .... do you do the double wrap right before you get to the problem area, since the tension seems ok for the first part with the single layer? I don't know. Double-wrapping is a technique used when the tension discs are maxed-out. That is not your case. I just thought that a double-wrap might result in enough tension to make a stitch were the tension discs released when sewing over thicker material. Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted January 8, 2016 Members Report Posted January 8, 2016 If you can figure out how the foot releases tension on the thread when it lifts, and modify it or disable it you may be able to make it work. It might make it a pain to pull out the work after sewing, and it is still pulling a horse trailer with a Ferrari.....It might work, but not for long. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members splitrail Posted January 22, 2016 Author Members Report Posted January 22, 2016 Thought I would post an update about the Singer machine and my multiple problems. I took the machine into IMSCO here in San Antonio, and Jim the owner worked his magic and I have a perfectly good running machine once again. New tension spring, new hook, new tension release pin new feed dog, new throat plate. It's running like a dream. I guess all problems can't be fixed by adjusting tension. hahahaha Thanks again for all of your help. Julie Quote
Members jimi Posted January 22, 2016 Members Report Posted January 22, 2016 Hey! great to see someone persevere sometimes you have to try something else. Quote
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