Jkiefer Report post Posted May 10, 2016 First of I'm new to the forums, my name is Jordan and I just started getting into leather craft like a month or two ago. I originally wanted to make motorcycle seats but the more I've been messing around I've been wanting to make different things! that being said, I just bought a super clean singer 29-4. I ordered some #69 bonded nylon and it finally came in today. I've been trying to mess around and get the machine to sew in some 2-4oz vegtan single layer but the thread will go in the first hole then just lay across the rest of the holes. I read somewhere that if it does that the tension is too loose, but the shuttle is as tight as it will go and if I tighten the disks anymore the thread stops. But when I try to sew denim it sews almost perfect. Am I missing something??? I'd appreciate any help or info! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted May 11, 2016 Have to run - just some quick hints.... You have to balance top and bottom tension. Bottom tension should be as low as possible with a little bit of resistance when you pull the thread. Also check the tension spring on the shuttle it´s probably worn, bent or there is dirt underneath it so you cannot get enough bottom tension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkiefer Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Yeah the tension on the bottom seems loose. I got it to sew a little but the loop is really loose on top. And now I'm trying to space the stitches a little more cause the leather ripped apart from the stitches being so close, but if I move the wing nut all the way to the left the foot won't move the material...ugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted May 12, 2016 as I said - check the tension spring on the shuttle. You probably have to replace it because it is worn. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAPANESE-SINGER-29K-SHUTTLE-HOOK-TENSION-SPRING-REGULATING-SCREW-8611-662-/321109830405?hash=item4ac3a32b05:m:mmUVSg5GhN1wyzVB8DB3v7w Are you sure you have threaded the machine correctly? Du you have a manual for your machine? Post some good detailed pictures of your threaded machine maybe you did something wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jkiefer Report post Posted May 12, 2016 I have a buddy with the same machine back east and I have it threaded right and I figured out the stitch spacing. The rod that the foot is connected to wasn't aligned. It stitched decent I'll try it some more when I get home I appreciate the input ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
