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PFAFF 1445 How good is my machine stitching?

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It's been a battle, but I think I've got it on the run. The question is can I get it better. It marked up this harness leather pretty good. I know there's a lot of operator errors.

So let the critic begin.

this was on :

PFAFF 1445 w a clutch motor reduced 4:1, but the clutch will not let me creep along.

8 OZ. Harness W&C( good stuff)

207 on top and 138 below all polyester bonded with a 134 35D needle ,~ a 4mm stitch

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Hello, are the knots visible on the top of the leather? Maybe too much tension on the top thread.

 

 

 

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Hello, are the knots visible on the top of the leather? Maybe too much tension on the top thread.

 

 

 

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Thanks, ArildS

I didn't notice the knots , but I didn't like the look this stitch. Now I know why

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You're welcome. Obviously, getting the knot in the middle is a balance thing between upper/ lower thread, so you might also want to check bobbin tension if you still struggle.  Make scrap pieces exactly similar to what you're sewing. For example a belt; make it extra long so you can cut off a piece to get the tension right.

Also I think maybe D point needle is not the most common choice for heavier leather work? I don't know. I tend to use LR, which I think makes nice stitches (closer to a hand stitch look), but my machine and thread is heavier.

 

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Be sure to not raise hoot to turn before needle ia past bottom and starting to move upwards. 

Also, use a smaller needle so loops stick inside the leather

 

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Thanks again Adrils, The D point was  a request from the wife for a less wavy stitch( I like a good LR stitch)

Madhatter, I've done exactly  what you warned me against more than once. :P

Thanks for all the advise!!

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here an update with:

1.the right thread,

2.   needle

3. tension ,

4.bobbin wound correctly,

5.the machine adjusted.better.

Setting up is very hard.

 

Thanks to all

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