Hmm, I was going to post something similar to your question, vacuumfreak; and I was going to include photos of my stitches to see if that's what they are supposed to look like. I have no idea, myself. ie. are the stitches supposed to look the same on both sides (the top and bobbin side?). I find I get double stitches on the bottom, at times. I'll post my photo of my stitches to see if this is passable... (I hope you don't mind if I post them in your thread...)

Maybe you could post of photo of your stitches. Maybe we can all post a photo of our stitches - lol - ok... but what would be really appreciated, is if someone more experienced could post a photo of their stitches, and show what we should strive for?

P.S. Cool sewing machine.

Here's my bottom (bobbin) stitches (hopefully it's clear enough. I used Straight Stitch Pattern #1, in thread length 1, and then thread length 2):

Top Stitch (excuse the white box, I have no idea where that came from):

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Check out the website for proper tension and stitch formation.

Here is a link that might be useful: Picture of correct tension

I can't post pics of my stitches because my cell phone is my only camera and it will not pick them up!

Debs, that site talks about tension, but doesn't address spacing between stitches. That's why I thought some of the experts here might chime in if they know anything :o)

I don't think I understand, when you say "space", do you mean indent?

No... I mean a gap between each stitch.

My stitches are a chain/row one after another with no space. The bought pillowcase was probably done with a winged needle or something that left the space.
Susan

I have never had a machine produce a gap between stitches, there should be one continuous line of stitches, no gaps. dee can from what your picture shows it looks fine. vacuumfreak - Engage the bobbin winding mechanism with an empty bobbin and watch which way the bobbin turns.....that should tell you clockwise or anti clockwise .......I think most machines I've used it is clockwise. Might be worthwhile trying to find a manual somewhere on the web (which I bet you've done). It looks like a lovely machine, what make is it? I can't read it from your picture.

Check the pictures on this website for threading your bobbin case.

Here is a link that might be useful: Threading Bobbin Case 1

The pictures for threading your bobbin case are better at this site.

Here is a link that might be useful: Threading Bobbin Case 2

Thanks for writing back... my stitches are fine then! I was just paranoid!

My machine is a brother and I love it dearly... I just need to give it more exercise!

"budster - dee can from what your picture shows it looks fine."

Thanks for letting me know, budster. : ) And for the links, deb. Glad your stitches are fine vacuumfreak.