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Posted by Sarah Dale on July 29, 2009, 5:21 pm
Kalmia wrote:
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> I think I once asked (maybe in this group, but I dunno) just how many
> layers of thread are on a fresh spool of thread. I thought if I knew
> that, I'd lay on half that many layers onto the bobbin. Divvying up
> the thread half and half, so to speak. But no one knew.
On my machine, I have found that I can get approx. 50m of thread on a
bobbin, so using a 100m reel to start with, that gives me 1/2 on each -
which is quite handy. It does vary from machine to machine with
differing thickness's of thread also playing a part in the equation.
My machine has a clear bobbin cover and clear bobbins, so you can peer
in and see how much is left. This is very useful, but does not always
prevent not noticing the end of the bobbin and sewing 1/2 a mile past
the end of the bobbin thread leading to much cursing and swearing!
Sarah
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Posted by BEI Design on July 28, 2009, 8:31 pm
Kalmia wrote:
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> wrote:
> > Two small red felt discs with a hole in 'em came with
> > my machine. What are they used for?
> > You can tell I am not experienced. I use the machine
> > strictly for mending and straight stuff like curtains.
> > Thanks.
> Ah.............thank you all. I kinda though t that
> might be it, but didn't know why.
> Now - if only I can learn the secret to avoid a bobbin
> runout or a breaking top thread............. : ))
If you get in the habit of looking at your bobbin
before/after every (XX) seams (you'll discover what works
for you and your machine), you'll mostly avoid running out
of bobbin thread. Also keep an eye on the seam behind the
needle, if the bobbin thread runs out the top thread isn't
catching and you should be able to spot it before sewing
another mile or so. ;-)
What are the circumstances when your top thread breaks?
That can be caused by a variety of issues, such as incorrect
tension, damaged or incorrectly inserted needle, etc.
--
Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx
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Posted by Kalmia on July 29, 2009, 9:00 am
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> Kalmia wrote:
> > wrote:
> > > Two small red felt discs with a hole in 'em came with
> > > my machine. What are they used for?
> > > You can tell I am not experienced. I use the machine
> > > strictly for mending and straight stuff like curtains.
> > > Thanks.
> > Ah.............thank you all. =A0I kinda though t that
> > might be it, but didn't know why.
> > Now - if only I can learn the secret to avoid a bobbin
> > runout or a breaking top thread............. : ))
> If you get in the habit of looking at your bobbin
> before/after every (XX) seams (you'll discover what works
> for you and your machine), you'll mostly avoid running out
> of bobbin thread. =A0Also keep an eye on the seam behind the
> needle, if the bobbin thread runs out the top thread isn't
> catching and you should be able to spot it before sewing
> another mile or so. =A0;-)
I usually notice it well before the mile.
It invariably happens when I am down to the last foot to sew.
Murphy's law of sewing?
By the way, I notice that this poor group is really spam loaded -
and I thought my regular groups were bad. Sorry to see this, ladies.
One group was so overrun, we set up a members only yahoo group and all
has been friendly and informative ever since.
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Posted by BEI Design on July 29, 2009, 12:50 pm
Kalmia wrote:
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> I usually notice it well before the mile.
> It invariably happens when I am down to the last foot to
> sew. Murphy's law of sewing?
> By the way, I notice that this poor group is really spam
> loaded -
> and I thought my regular groups were bad. Sorry to see
> this, ladies. One group was so overrun, we set up a
> members only yahoo group and all has been friendly and
> informative ever since.
That depends on what newsgroup server you use. I see just a
very occasional spam using news.eternal-september.org, they
are very good about catching and deleting spam.
I am not fond of anything yahoo or google, nor do I like
moderated newsgroups. YMMV.
By the way, we are not all ladies here there are quite a few
male sewist as well.
--
Beverly
http://ickes.us/default.aspx
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Posted by Juno B on July 30, 2009, 11:29 am
BEI Design wrote:
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> Kalmia wrote:
>> I usually notice it well before the mile.
>> It invariably happens when I am down to the last foot to
>> sew. Murphy's law of sewing?
>> By the way, I notice that this poor group is really spam
>> loaded -
>> and I thought my regular groups were bad. Sorry to see
>> this, ladies. One group was so overrun, we set up a
>> members only yahoo group and all has been friendly and
>> informative ever since.
>
> That depends on what newsgroup server you use. I see just a
> very occasional spam using news.eternal-september.org, they
> are very good about catching and deleting spam.
>
> I am not fond of anything yahoo or google, nor do I like
> moderated newsgroups. YMMV.
>
> By the way, we are not all ladies here there are quite a few
> male sewist as well.
>
eternal-september and a good kill file keep things nice and neat for
me. Very little junk gets through.
Juno
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> layers of thread are on a fresh spool of thread. I thought if I knew
> that, I'd lay on half that many layers onto the bobbin. Divvying up
> the thread half and half, so to speak. But no one knew.