Return to the Quilting Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
Posted by
ritaweeda (
My Page) on
Sat, Oct 8, 11 at 11:01
| A couple of days ago I decided to try to get back to FM quilting, had been doing some light regular piecing with regular foot, thread etc. So I dutifully cleaned out the bobbin/feed-dog area, re-threaded it, put in the correct thread in the bobbin case. It immediately jammed. I did all the above again. Again, jammed. I think I did it 4 or 5 times, got fed up and walked out of the room. I called that machine everything I could think of. Went back again today and remembered to tighten the tension back on the top thread and re-threaded it, noticed that the thread wasn't even in that thingy that goes up and down at the top - what's it called? Now why didn't I think of that the other day? So now the grand-kids are coming for the weekend and I can't work on it. Anyway, am I the only one who is mechanically deficient and please if anyone out there is the same way, let me know, I'm feeling really dull-witted here. |
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| Raising hand.....but, like you did, walk away from it, come back later and you see what the operator error is. You are definitely not alone!' SharonG/FL |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| We all have our moments. Walking away is usually the best solution. Rethreading is usually my first step before the manual comes out if I have already taking it apart to clean.. |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| I have had my machine for almost 10 years and I still have the manual within reach at all times! |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| Been there...done that....and if they had a t-shirt I would have one lol I also keep my manual nearby and take it with me to every class I go to. Mary |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| For under $10 I was able to purchase the service manual for my machine on-line. Really helped me understand exactly how it works. |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
| I had the same sort of issue with one of my machines this weekend. I hadn't used it in a few months (and I've only had it about a year), and when I'd cut the thread, it would shorten it so much that the thread would come out of the needle and I'd have to re-thread it. I was sewing HST, so it was very frustrating! Finally I drug out the the manual and realized I didn't have it threaded correctly and it worked just fine. Made me feel pretty stupid.... Robbi |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
LOL!!! We all have those days. And the 'duh' moment does make you feel pretty dumb.
Rosa |
RE: I'm Mechanically Inclined - NOT!
| | |
I probably am wearing my feed dogs a bit, but I always sew off the end about an inch or so, and cut between. They never undo at either end and no long threads hanging.
Marge |
Post a Follow-Up
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in.
If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Quilting Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
