Hi everyone, I've made two more Zipper purses by Zippy DesignZ - today at Sewing Guild made with Aqua and green fabrics. Getting better each time I make them, but can someone help me with the tension.
Carolyn (the owner of Zippy DesignZ) has suggested to adjust the tension - now my Husqvarna Designer SE is always set at 2.8 - what should I take it to to prevent "loopies". She says to check the needle for glue, of which there is none. I put in a 90/12 needle like she suggested and still loops appear. Help!!!
Love Chris
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86901Nearly all time when the bottom thread loops or shows on top the culprit is usually the bobbin tension or threading.. I'll usually direct someone to check upper and lower threads to make sure they are in the tension disc correctly and also caught in the slot correctly in the bobbin, otherwise if it is correct I lower the top tension. There are a couple blocks I've done in a purchased quilt ITH that does this and had to resort to putting same color thread in bobbin [just to hide it]. But, rethreading the machines usually work. Hope you can make it work.
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25533Check to see if the bobbin is put in correctly and the thread is going in the right direction. I used to get loopies all the time, but after I had the machine serviced, they stopped.
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Penny, yes, the bobbin is in correctly and there is only one way to thread the Designer SE. Thanks for your input. Love Chris
33641Another couple cute little bags.Have you checked your bobbin area and the thread trace. Just the littlest piece of lint or thread can cause problems. Also Thread, fabric, needle ratio's.
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360638Pretty bags! I use a 14 needle when I quilt, found using smaller needles did not always make correct stitches. Embroidery i use an 11. Way back when, when I was just sewing, a 14 was the needle everyone used. My machine is a Babylock Ellegante, so the tension numbers are different. For embroidery, I lessen the preset tension, as it's set at the factory for sewing, but for the quilting-freemotion and normal stitching, I leave it as it is.
Jo
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Jo, that seems to be the solution, adjusting the tension. I'll have a try later on. Love Chris
32948Your bags are very nice. Did not see any loopies??
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Barbel, they are on the underneath of the lining and on the back of the bags! Love Chris
26010My machines are Brothers so can't help with the tension issues but your bags are real cute in spite of the problems.
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22595really pretty bags Chris & I do hope the suggestions given will help with your loopies. ~hugs~
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299559Love your bags!!! Over the years I have had several Husqvarna sewing and embroidery machines, never had a problem with tension. I bought a used Designer 1, the lady I bought it from said r she had had problems with the tension, the dealer even gave her a new machine, the I bought. She always used pre wound bobbins. I wind my own, never had any problem when I got it. Love all you work...
Kathy
VA
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Kathy for your input. I've never had issues with tension either. It's just frustrating when something like that happens. Love Chris
6257318296These are very pretty.... my favorite colors! --Sharon
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Sharon, yes, it's one of mine too. Mostly purple, blues and aquas for me. Love Chris
by sjbrower
10 Sep 2015
My godson is getting married next month, and his bride-to-be chose purple and aqua as her wedding colors. I had never thought to put those two colors together, but wow is it pretty!
9754Nice bags! how big are they?
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Hi Chris, these were made in my 7x11 hoop and the finished bag is about 9 x 51/2. They are a great size for most of your cosmetic items. Love Chris
173690Your zip bags are excellent. Love the colors. I haven't had to change the tension on my Designer SE while using it in the embroidery mode. The only time I alter tension is when I'm in sewing mode, making something with special fabric considerations (vinyl, faux leather, pre-quilted fabric, heavy fleece, etc.). The tension is set at 2.8 when I turn on the power so that's where it stays for embroidery. However, I might try Lidia's suggestion on thicker fabrics/projects in the hoop if trouble occurs.
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Hi Laffma, I've never touched the tension on my machine and I've had it for a long time,but I'll try to do something tomorrow. Love Chris
31625Don't know anything about the Husq. Chris but do love your bags/Lillian
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145791I agree with Lorraine, lower the top tension to 2.2 or 2.0 or even 1.8. My Husqvarna Topaz 30 had the tension set to 2.8 for a while, like yours, but I had problems with the top thread, like loops, shredding and cut thread until, through trial and error, I lowered the top tension to 1.8 . I never use a 90/14 needle, I mainly use 75/11 and sometimes 80/12.
Hugs, Lidia
P.S.: Love your bags!
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Lidia, I always use a 75/11 for embroidery too, but mostly for FSL. I do like a 80/12 most of the time and occasionally use the 90/12 for heavier weighted fabrics. I am going to try what Lorraine and you have suggested. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
78118Hi Chris, When I am doing any embroidery work on my Husqvarna Designer 2, I always set the tension at 2.2. I hope this helps you. These look great. Love Lorraine
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Thanks Lorraine, I'm going to try a different tension tomorrow to see if it makes a difference. Thanks for taking the time to answer me, love Chris
2617I love these Chris, especially in blue...what size are they?
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by pennifold
10 Sep 2015
Hi Kerry, these ones were made in the 150 x 240mm hoop. I've got another bigger hoop too 150 x 360mm, but the above purse size is great for cosmetics, brushes, makeup etc. Hope all is well with you guys. Love Chris
25546Hi Chris, Love the bags, and the colours are so pretty! Sorry I can't help you out with your tension.
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