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Posted by betsy on March 1, 2008, 9:04 pm
> After finishing a seam, I cut the threads and they then develop a life of
> their own...the bobbin thread might curl up and squiggle off to one side
> while the top thread flies up over the top of the machine. They just
> absolutely refuse to lie quietly behind the needle where God intended them
> to be. I've found that the only way I can sew these days is by holding onto
> both threads at the start of each row of stitches. Any ideas on how I can
> resolve this dilemma, other than moving to a more humid part of the world?
>
> Liz
One option would be to keep a few fabric scraps about.
When you get to the end of a seam don't lift the presser foot.
Instead, insert your scrap right at the end of the seam and keep
sewing.
Clip your thread after the first end of the scrap has come out from
under the presser foot.
When you get to the end of the scrap, use the same method, starting
the new seam without more than a few millimeters of space after the
scrap and without lifting the presser foot.
This may even save you thread, since the scrap may not be as long as
the ends you have for holding.
--Betsy
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