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</html>";s:4:"text";s:11925:"I needed to figure out why there were loose stitches, puckered fabric, and deformed zig-zags on the back of the fabric. effort will solve a number of other issues before they happen as well. . Is this a needle issue? Good luck, Nicki, Your email address will not be published. The zig-zag stitch should look the same on the top of the fabric as it does on the back. Which makes it a great alternative for those that don't have an overlock machine. Click here to read my full Disclosure and Privacy Policy.. I have this same issue, but only with an athletic material (relatively thin wicking jersey). Adjust your zig-zag settings if they are not in line with what the manual says. Be sure that your needle is not bent and that it is inserted completely and screwed down tightly. I pulled out the sewing machine instruction manual to make sure I was following their recommendations for stitch number, width, length, and thread tension on zig-zag stitches. One final cause may be that you have not done proper maintenance on your machine. my elna contessa sewing machine have trouble sewing zigzag stitch to loose any theories thanks paul m, Paul, It has somehow bent or become dull during the sewing process. By missing the stitch do you mean it’s skipping a stitch on the right and not catching the thread to form the z? Problem: When using a shorter stitch width, the fabric puckered under the zig-zag forming a little tunnel. Most of the stitch issues are common and come with very common solutions. When the top thread is too tight, the bobbin thread will be easily visible on the top. Is that normal or not? This happens when you help the feed dog by pulling or pushing the fabric through your machines. This is usually the first thing that comes to mind when dealing with a reverse stitching problem. A little test may save you a little frustration later on when you are in the middle of your project. One thing is for sure that when the zigzag is not working right, you will not be able to do a lot of stitches. Any ideas? Simple solutions may save you the time and the trouble. Check for other potential problems. While you are doing that, check to see if your machine has loose thread or extra lint in the wrong places. Timing is the synchronization of the hook and needle and controls the stitching. Send me an email at nicki@theruffledpurse.com and we can work together to get it figured out! (I was.). Common problems usually come with very simple solutions and that is why you should keep your sewing machine owner’s manual close at hand. Check to see if you are unconsciously helping your feed dog move the fabric through the sewing machine. The gear teeth eventually wear down creating the problem where you can’t adjust your stitch length. It has somehow bent or become dull during the sewing process. Make sure the flat side is facing the back of your Singer sewing machine. I’ve read the manual a few times and I can’t figure it out. Need help or have questions on this project, pattern, or tutorial? A heavier fabric requires a larger needle and thicker thread. You may not have a gear that is broken but the computer may be malfunctioning and keeping you from changing the stitch length. I’d never had trouble with the zig-zag stitch until I was making the bean bags. » Fixing Stitch Problems: Sewing Machine Stitches Not Catching, Shirting Flannel vs Super Snuggle Flannel Fabric (Guide), Can You Remove a Pocket From a Shirt? Check that your needle, thread weight, and fabric are compatible. So, I rethreaded the machine, put the swatch back in, and took several straight stitches. Check the sewing machine manual to see which way the flat side of the needle should be facing. Remove Pocket Stitching, What Is a Spool Pin Felt Used For? Hi Marion, Evidently, the thickness of the Sunbrella and the 4 fabric layers were enough to support the density of the stitches without adding a stabilizer. If you have a computerized sewing machine then the onboard computer processor has malfunctioned and you would need a skilled repairman to fix it. The quick solution is to realign the thread so they are under the presser foot and placed towards the back of the machine. There are a lot of sources for this common stitch problem. As for the tension issue, you just may have to re-thread your machine, top and bottom to make sure you have the right tension on the upper and lower thread. Hi Ember, I was making so many masks, I stopped taking the pins out (not the safest practice) to reduce the amount of time for each mask. When that happens to my machine, I take it to a sewing machine repair person to be adjusted. She provided a lot of insight and several suggestions on how I could fix the zig-zag stitches. It should say in the manual if the bobbin should turn clockwise or counterclockwise when the thread is pulled. Most sewing machine problems can be resolved by re-threading the sewing machine, but skipped sewing machine stitches is a different story. Once I had several widths on the swatch, my plan was to use the sewing gauge to determine which width was the one I needed to reinforce the seam on the bean bags. Depending on the answers to the questions, try rethreading the machine (both top spool and bottom) and change the needle. I hope that helps. Of course, when the thread is loose on one side, it will be tighter on the other and vice versa. Double-Fold Quilt Binding: A Beginner’s Guide, Applique Tools to Make Sewing More Enjoyable, using the horizontal spool pin instead of the vertical one. Zag icon me on Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube this switch limits your project. That may be those times where the stitches were loose on one side, it be. 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