DIY Canopy tips .

[Martin_J]

The thread should come off the top of the spool. You really need to stand the spool behind the machine and take the thread upwards, through a loop, then over towards the machine itself. Occasionally I have the spool on the floor behind and to the right of the machine and lead the thread up and through a handhold in the boat ceiling then down to the machine.

I do however always put an old sock over the spool, tuck it in around the bottom after having passed the thread up through the middle of toe of the sock. It keeps the thread from tangling and if you ever knock it off the back of the table it keeps it all from unwinding.. Also keeps the spool end in check in the sewing bag..

As to the thread thinning.. Is the needle too small.. the thread needs to be able to sit in the groove down the side of the needle. Check the needle closely and you'll see a groove down one side. The thread should lie in this groove as the needle goes down into the material and then there should be just enough friction in the fabric hole so that as the needle rises, the thread is held in place and a loop forms underneath.

So - either a needle that's too small.. or perhaps a sharp edge somewhere. Check the springy piece of metal underneath that sits over the top of the bobbin holder.
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Could also be sharp edges around the central hole in the needle plate that the needle passes through.. If there's any sharp edges use a fine emery cloth and polish them out.
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Could also be sharpness around the hole where you thread the thread at the top of the needle but unlikely.

Most likely sharp edges from places where the needle has struck metal in the past.

Good luck and well done so far...

 

[Martin_J]

PS - The foot second from left might be a denim/velvet roller foot..

 

[waynes world]

I've been following this thread, but have now decided it's outside of my comfort zone. I think it'll be easier for me to glue a frame tent onto the front of my boat and beat it about with a hammer.

Now you could of told me that idea sooner, but now as i have anew toy

This bit is fun, its the pattern making i am worried about, well not worried, cant think of the word.

Then i mite buy a tent fo the boat

Thanks for the tips Martin, the needle is a Denim 100 size. I will check the machine over today along with the needles for the groove. , i need to clean it down and get some oil also.

I have an idea for the spool to get the thread to come off the top , will do and show later today


Have a good day all

 

[Martin_J]

For a thread stand... all you need is a base and a coat hanger wire upstand..

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Even with something like the above stand, I still keep my spools in socks (both for storage and when in use)

 

[Martin_J]

Just seen your post about needle size.

Are you using the thinner V69 thread or the thicker V92?

I think your needle should be good for the thinner thread but I'd suggest a slightly larger needle for V92 thread...

 

[Martin_J]

Another thought about the thread breaking... Check that you have threaded correctly through the tension discs and not gone behind them.. Also - the suggestion earlier about thread tension being too great.. that might have hit the spot in that if the thread was catching on your temporary arrangement, the tension could have been instantly rather high..

 

[waynes world]

Hi Martin

I made this when i got home quick, well an add on the the spool stand.

Does the job

On the thread being breaking, are you reading from earlier posts as it is ok on thisb machine that was happening on the Brother we have.

I am using the V69 thread.

I have had a quick go again tonight and all is good, but for me knowing if it is a good stitch...or is that sew?

I have been busy on the boat while it is nice.

 

[Mister E]

I saw that the top thread tension was at max 9. That was the only reason I said about it

 

[waynes world]

I saw that the top thread tension was at max 9. That was the only reason I said about it

Yes it was well spotted, after a faff now at 6, after a re`thread i also noticed i doubled the thread around the top arm twice in the messed up thread pic.

The lower tension needs more adjustment though i think.

 

[Mister E]

Load the bottom bobbin up and lace the thread through.
Then give the thread a sharp pull upwards, the thread should pull out of the holder by about 1 inch.
Then set the top thread so that the join in the threads is in the middle of the peices being sewn.
That should start you off then you can perfect the tensions afterwards.
Usually by the end of the job.

 

[waynes world]

I must of been reading wrong as i read it that the tensions on the top and bottom alter where the threads meet in the middle of the material when sewm.

I will give that a go.

This is what i have just done before i read you reply. All same settings.

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bottom

 

[Mister E]

Yes the tensions do alter where the threads meet, that is why you try to set the bottom (harder) one first.
You might need to alter this if the stitches are to tight or loose or missing stitches on zig zag.

 

[Martin_J]

As Mister E says... best to set the lower tension first.. My description to set the bobbin holder tension is to put the bobbin into the holder, click the thread out under the spring as usual then lift the assembly by the thread.

The tension should be enough to support itself and a light push downwards should be all that's needed to lower the bobbin assembly.

As to you thread holder.. Well done.. v2 though should if possible have the cup hook directly above the spool to give constant resistance when feeding.

 

[Martin_J]

Please don't take the above cup hook comment the wrong way... just that the more you can do to ensure consistency the better... and one less thing to blame.