Members Lindy Posted January 9, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2020 I'm not having trouble with the material getting caught in the feed dog at all, but am just kind of struggling creating a well-polished product. nylonRiggin: I might try to get a flatbed attachment made up or purchased in the future. I'll add the specifics as to needle size when I take a look. I'm not having any problems with the sewing, although the bottom thread does seem to bunch up a little. Maybe I'll try a larger needle next time. I believe I have 69 with a 19 needle right now. RockeyAussie: I am going to try reducing the foot tension. That was an idea I had and am glad you mentioned it again. Thanks for the tips, feedback, and suggestions. Quote
Members Lindy Posted January 9, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2020 12 hours ago, kgg said: Exactly what I was trying to get at RockyAussie. Depending on the material, condition of the machine, type of machine (drop feed vs compound feed or flatbed vs cylinder), needle / thread, presser foot tension are are factors which can lead to material being are sucked in on the sides between the plate and feed dog or pushed down in the needle hole. Materials like muslin, stretchy material like micro fibre or elastic, even Sherpa if it isn't hard back can get sucked in. Depending on the project / thickness / material a good old fashion Singer 15 will do a much nicer job then my compound feed Juki. kgg Quote
Members Lindy Posted January 9, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 9, 2020 I swapped out to a size 23 needle with 69 thread and lowered the foot tension. I tried a couple different things and came up with this, which I think looks pretty decent. The photo shows the silicone grip bumps I referred to previously. If you have any comments or suggestions, please add them. Thanks. Quote
RockyAussie Posted January 10, 2020 Report Posted January 10, 2020 Am I seeing missed stitches or are you just skipping back a few when you finish off? If you are skipping back can you not just turn the job around? Having a reverse on the Singer would be nice. I am curious as to what function that this article does. I assume that the silicone bumps are to stop some slipping from happening in some way or another? Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members nylonRigging Posted January 10, 2020 Members Report Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Lindy said: I swapped out to a size 23 needle with 69 thread and lowered the foot tension. I tried a couple different things and came up with this, which I think looks pretty decent. The photo shows the silicone grip bumps I referred to previously. If you have any comments or suggestions, please add them. Thanks. That knobby Elastic and the 'spongy' Hook all stacked together, look to be ' less than ideal ' for a nice stable surface for moving in between the feet and feed dogs . Stretchy Elastic with Knobs and spongy Velcro Hook ....LOL . . If you have a weird stack of unstable surface items together like that . It makes even tougher to do nice job, when you have a raised edge that your trying to sew the Needle close to the edge with your Presser-foot hanging half-On and Half-Off the material . Sometimes when you have a pile like this, you can put a spacer under one side of the Presser-foot that is exact width of the raised surface that your Presser-foot is on top of . That helps keep the uniformity your Foot to the the surface so you use all your Feed Dogs,and that makes far nicer stitching . ( for example) .. stacked ( 2 ) pieces thick heavy 2" Elastic, with fold-over Velcro Hook on top . then sew close to edge . For a spacer, take a piece of webbing that is same thickness of the folded Hook to . in the Pic. I pointing the pencil at the spacer . I using a walk foot here in Pic. but it really helps with all types of feed and presser foot . - - Edited January 10, 2020 by nylonRigging Quote
Members Lindy Posted January 10, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 6:47 AM, kgg said: I will try the spacer trick. That’s one thing I was getting frustrated with. Not sure why it didn’t occur to me. Also,, what kind of foot is that? I’m using two thin feet next to each other. Not sure the name. Yours seems like it would be a little better, although my last attempt was pretty clean. Quote
Members nylonRigging Posted January 11, 2020 Members Report Posted January 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Lindy said: I will try the spacer trick. That’s one thing I was getting frustrated with. Not sure why it didn’t occur to me. Also,, what kind of foot is that? I’m using two thin feet next to each other. Not sure the name. Yours seems like it would be a little better, although my last attempt was pretty clean. - That foot of japan Consew 146RB model of walker , your model Singer 153w103 high-shank feet are more common and better selection . that Consew model is good at what it does, but limited to feet selection . . Quote
Members Lindy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 6:47 AM, kgg said: Thanks mate! Quote
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