Singer 29-4 help

[Jkiefer]

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!

[Constabulary]

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.

[Jkiefer]

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

[Constabulary]

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

[Jkiefer]

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 !