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Posted by John J. Bengii on January 9, 2008, 8:53 pm
You are referring to embroidery thread tensions and this does not
apply to sewing stitches. In sewing the tension is set to match the
length of top and bottom threads.
We have been discussing fancy freehand sewing techniques.
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> John J. Bengii wrote:
>> Turn your tension down and don't use it for free motion.
> Top tension should be loosened so that the top thread is pulled
> slightly to the bottom when stitching. This keeps the bobbin thread
> from showing and messing up the appearance. Usually the bobbin
> thread is of a neutral color while the top thread is the color of
> the design being stitched. You still need tension on the thread or
> you wind up with bird's nests underneath.
> --
> Joanne
> stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
> http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by Pogonip on January 9, 2008, 10:51 pm
John J. Bengii wrote:
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> You are referring to embroidery thread tensions and this does not
> apply to sewing stitches. In sewing the tension is set to match the
> length of top and bottom threads.
>
> We have been discussing fancy freehand sewing techniques.
>
I am referring to free-motion embroidery on a standard household sewing
machine. In sewing, you want the upper and lower threads balanced so
that the lockstitch is formed in the fabric, between the layers. In
free-motion embroidery, you want the upper thread to completely cover
the upper fabric and for none of the bobbin thread to show through.
Seldom would one use matching threads for this work, only if the work is
to be reversible or "see through" such as lace.
Trust me, J.J. I've done this.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
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Posted by JJ on January 10, 2008, 8:01 am
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> John J. Bengii wrote:
>> You are referring to embroidery thread tensions and this does not apply
>> to sewing stitches. In sewing the tension is set to match the length of
>> top and bottom threads.
>> We have been discussing fancy freehand sewing techniques.
> I am referring to free-motion embroidery on a standard household sewing
> machine. In sewing, you want the upper and lower threads balanced so that
> the lockstitch is formed in the fabric, between the layers. In
> free-motion embroidery, you want the upper thread to completely cover the
> upper fabric and for none of the bobbin thread to show through. Seldom
> would one use matching threads for this work, only if the work is to be
> reversible or "see through" such as lace.
> Trust me, J.J. I've done this.
Thanks to you both for the discussion. I understand what you are talking
about now with the tention on the thread, Joanne. Thanks John...JJ
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Posted by JJ on January 9, 2008, 6:11 pm
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> Stabilizer only keeps the material from parallelogramming and shouldn't be
> required for following a line most likely.
I would only use it for material that was fragile or very thin I think. I
also know it's good for use over terry cloth (the kind that "disappears"
with an iron) to lay the loops over for easier sewing.
Thx, JJ
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Posted by Herb on January 7, 2008, 10:05 pm
JJ wrote:
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> Hello out there...
>
> New poster here. I was wondering if anyone out there does free motion
> embroidery with a "regular" type sewing machine? I'm interested in learning
> how to do this and just thought I'd ask for tips or clues for good books or
> websites.
>
Essentially what John said; except that with an embroidery machine you
don't use the embroidery function at all, using it as a "regular"
sewing machine, and a non-attached hoop. You have to be able to lower
the feed dogs, disable any automatic walking foot, etc. With practice,
you can use plain stitches, zigzags, and double-needles.
There are any number of good websites that will give you better and
more detailed information. Just google for
freemotion embroidery
and/or
free motion embroidery
and maybe even freemotion quilting!
- Herb
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>> Turn your tension down and don't use it for free motion.
> Top tension should be loosened so that the top thread is pulled
> slightly to the bottom when stitching. This keeps the bobbin thread
> from showing and messing up the appearance. Usually the bobbin
> thread is of a neutral color while the top thread is the color of
> the design being stitched. You still need tension on the thread or
> you wind up with bird's nests underneath.
> --
> Joanne
> stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
> http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/