I'm using my MC9000 to sew home decor items (lined drapes, demin/upholstery weight placemats, tree skirt with upholstery weight fabric, lining and interlining, etc.). When sewing, especially through multiple layers of fabric/lining, I am having trouble with the top layer(s) of fabric apparently not feeding at the same pace as the lower layers. My seams end up a mess. If I want the two pieces of fabric to start and end together, then I have to put tiny folds into the top layers. Yuck!
I have had the same problems with my TB30, and on that machine, it also happens even with lighter weight fabrics and fewer layers.
What am I doing wrong? Should I try the walking foot? Do I need to adjust the tension? Do I need a heavy duty or upholstery machine instead? Appreciate any tips.
I've had a similar problem making placemats and potholders, where the top layer slid toward me while the middle and bottom layers feed away from as they were stitched.
I installed the walking foot and the problem went away.
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Jefferson City, Missouri, USA. Janome MC11K SE, Janome 7700QCP, Bernina 900, 1260, 830E, Bernina 1150MDA serger, Singer 66 Red Eye Treadle, 15-91, 221k, 301a, Pfaff 7570, and Viking 1+.
Ibdeb: Thanks so much! The walking foot (once I figured out how to install it properly) worked! I'm brand new to this and feel like a real idiot sometimes. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm learning.... and this is fun! :-)
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10/25/2010 01:16 PM
