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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on December 28, 2006, 4:53 pm
OldKnitter wrote:
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> My fabric isn't particularly heavy, and I think it's probably the same
> as a cotton quilting fabric, which may have been its intended use. It
> would also be about the weight I'd use if I wanted to do a tablecloth
> or napkins, so mastering this is important to me. :)
You should be able to roll that no problem. It'll just be a matter of
getting the cutting width and tensions sorted. Remember that you'll
have to work it out anew for every fabric/thread combination!
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> I've looked at the thread spool, and it is poly, but I can't find a
> weight notation. I'm sure it's secretly encoded within the stock
> number. All I remember is that it's heavier than an embroidery weight
> I used on chiffon and sold as being "all purpose". Keep in mind I'm
> new to this serger stuff!
That stuff is WAAAAY too expensive for serging! You us ut up FAR TOO
fast! Remember that sergers use MASSES of thread. You want to be
buying serger thread in 3,000 or 5,000 metre cones.
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> There are things to do today that will interfere with my serger
> playtime, but I will round up more scraps and try your suggestions,
> especially the one about cutting width. I don't think it's a tension
> issue, because the rolled hem itself looks fine, except at the
> beginning of a side, right after turning the corner.
Also try pulling VERY GENTLY on the chain as you start rolling the edge.
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> Thank you!
You're very welcome. :)
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Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by OldKnitter on December 29, 2006, 7:37 pm
Well, I've fiddled more, and I don't seem to be getting any closer to
mastering this. :( (By the way, I got a very good buy on that
particular thread and will be going to the huge cones the next time I
buy.)
I have NO trouble getting the edge to roll properly, until I round the
corner. The first side of the four is beautiful - rolled properly and
good stitch/thread tension, so I hesitate to mess with the settings too
much, or I'll mess up the 98% that's good! Once I get past the first
messy half inch, the roll again looks fine on the next side, but I just
can't get the corner to settle down.
Arghhhhh! Can you guess I'm getting frustrated? Sigh.
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
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> OldKnitter wrote:
> > My fabric isn't particularly heavy, and I think it's probably the same
> > as a cotton quilting fabric, which may have been its intended use. It
> > would also be about the weight I'd use if I wanted to do a tablecloth
> > or napkins, so mastering this is important to me. :)
> You should be able to roll that no problem. It'll just be a matter of
> getting the cutting width and tensions sorted. Remember that you'll
> have to work it out anew for every fabric/thread combination!
> > I've looked at the thread spool, and it is poly, but I can't find a
> > weight notation. I'm sure it's secretly encoded within the stock
> > number. All I remember is that it's heavier than an embroidery weight
> > I used on chiffon and sold as being "all purpose". Keep in mind I'm
> > new to this serger stuff!
> That stuff is WAAAAY too expensive for serging! You us ut up FAR TOO
> fast! Remember that sergers use MASSES of thread. You want to be
> buying serger thread in 3,000 or 5,000 metre cones.
> > There are things to do today that will interfere with my serger
> > playtime, but I will round up more scraps and try your suggestions,
> > especially the one about cutting width. I don't think it's a tension
> > issue, because the rolled hem itself looks fine, except at the
> > beginning of a side, right after turning the corner.
> Also try pulling VERY GENTLY on the chain as you start rolling the edge.
> > Thank you!
> You're very welcome. :)
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on December 29, 2006, 8:35 pm
OldKnitter wrote:
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> Well, I've fiddled more, and I don't seem to be getting any closer to
> mastering this. :( (By the way, I got a very good buy on that
> particular thread and will be going to the huge cones the next time I
> buy.)
>
> I have NO trouble getting the edge to roll properly, until I round the
> corner. The first side of the four is beautiful - rolled properly and
> good stitch/thread tension, so I hesitate to mess with the settings too
> much, or I'll mess up the 98% that's good! Once I get past the first
> messy half inch, the roll again looks fine on the next side, but I just
> can't get the corner to settle down.
>
> Arghhhhh! Can you guess I'm getting frustrated? Sigh.
How does it go if you do it the other way? Serge one edge, then rather
than starting with the rolled corner, start at the *other* end and serge
*to* that rolled edge?
The other thing I find works is to keep the chain out of the back under
slight tension by holding it and pulling VERY GENTLY straight out the
back, until the first inch is serged...
What make and model have you got? I've owned and used two Toyotas, a
Huskylock 910, and now a Bernina 1150MDA and a Brother 1034D. I've also
used a Janome and several others, and they all liked the chain to be
kept under a leeeettle tension as you start the rolled edge, especially
when starting on a previously rolled corner.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by OldKnitter on December 29, 2006, 9:31 pm
Light back tension on the thread while starting doesn't give me enough
improvement. It's better, but there's not enough improvement to be
acceptable. I haven't tried doing it "backwards", but that might work.
Of course I'd still run into trouble by the time I got to the fourth
side. Hmmm, it looks like I'll have to master this eventually, huh?
This is a new Brother 1034D. I got it on sale for much less than I
thought I'd have to pay for a serger, so it's my starter machine. It
seems to run properly; the only problems I've had so far have been
traced back to good old user error.
I'd never heard of a Toyota serger until I found this site. I DRIVE a
Toyota, but I didn't know I could sew with one, too. :)
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
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> OldKnitter wrote:
> > Well, I've fiddled more, and I don't seem to be getting any closer to
> > mastering this. :( (By the way, I got a very good buy on that
> > particular thread and will be going to the huge cones the next time I
> > buy.)
> > I have NO trouble getting the edge to roll properly, until I round the
> > corner. The first side of the four is beautiful - rolled properly and
> > good stitch/thread tension, so I hesitate to mess with the settings too
> > much, or I'll mess up the 98% that's good! Once I get past the first
> > messy half inch, the roll again looks fine on the next side, but I just
> > can't get the corner to settle down.
> > Arghhhhh! Can you guess I'm getting frustrated? Sigh.
> How does it go if you do it the other way? Serge one edge, then rather
> than starting with the rolled corner, start at the *other* end and serge
> *to* that rolled edge?
> The other thing I find works is to keep the chain out of the back under
> slight tension by holding it and pulling VERY GENTLY straight out the
> back, until the first inch is serged...
> What make and model have you got? I've owned and used two Toyotas, a
> Huskylock 910, and now a Bernina 1150MDA and a Brother 1034D. I've also
> used a Janome and several others, and they all liked the chain to be
> kept under a leeeettle tension as you start the rolled edge, especially
> when starting on a previously rolled corner.
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on December 30, 2006, 1:54 pm
OldKnitter wrote:
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> Light back tension on the thread while starting doesn't give me enough
> improvement. It's better, but there's not enough improvement to be
> acceptable. I haven't tried doing it "backwards", but that might work.
> Of course I'd still run into trouble by the time I got to the fourth
> side. Hmmm, it looks like I'll have to master this eventually, huh?
Pull that tail a little harder... So long as you pull straight back,
you won't do any harm. I'll experiment later and see what else I can
come up with...
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> This is a new Brother 1034D. I got it on sale for much less than I
> thought I'd have to pay for a serger, so it's my starter machine. It
> seems to run properly; the only problems I've had so far have been
> traced back to good old user error.
I love mine! :) It's my 'second string' machine, bought as a back-up
for the Bernina workhorse, and for the free arm feature.
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> I'd never heard of a Toyota serger until I found this site. I DRIVE a
> Toyota, but I didn't know I could sew with one, too. :)
It's a massive corportsation with fingers in many pies!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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> as a cotton quilting fabric, which may have been its intended use. It
> would also be about the weight I'd use if I wanted to do a tablecloth
> or napkins, so mastering this is important to me. :)