Needles! I have been having such a hard time getting any of my designs to turn out smoothly. It seems my machine catches on something when it turns a new direction. The only thing that changes from having good even stitches, to then the catching ones, is I have changed the needle. I have been using Organ needles -size 12, for most everything. I was thinking maybe it was the needle and put in a Schmetz, size 11. I just stitched out a huge FSL doily and it didn't miss a stitch. Could my problem possibly be the needles?????
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I use the needles of Schmetz 75/11, für Leder - Leather-needels110/18 and vor metallic yarn extra special needles Topstitch 80/12 or Anti Glue 70/10. Organ needles I had bought in the beginning (they were cheap in the large pack) and wondered about my greedy wear and needle breaks. My dealer has beaten me the Schmetz, with which I am happy, I have machines from Brother.
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by hightechgrammy
27 Jan 2021
Hi Bemara, I think I'll use my Organ needles for sewing - they seem to work just fine there. Where do you live???
20244Hmmm, you mentioned that the serviceman polished the race and needle plate, but did they or you check your bobbin case? There could be a burr or whole toward the back from a needle strike that could be catching the thread when it passes that area... Baby Lock and Brother have molded plastic case and they can be easily damaged. I have "fixed" my case(s) several times by filing the burr or over the hole with a nail file and all is good again. In fact the bobbin case in my Ellisimo had a burr 5 years ago, I filed it off and I am still using the same case. Did your machine come with 2 bobbin cases? If so, have you tried the other one to see if it makes any difference? Just spit balling here....
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by hightechgrammy
27 Jan 2021
What great ideas! This is the third time I have taken it in, and I'm certainly hoping they get it right this time. I would hope they would have checked this. I do have an extra, so I will try that. On my 3600D I changed to Schmetz needle and haven't had even one problem after stitching 5 large FSL designs. I am REALLY hoping it was the needle! I'll be sure to check the bobbin cases the I have problems. Thanks for that suggestion, Dragonflyer!
318442Seems like my FSL looks great until I soak it, then it does not seem so flat. I have started using bobbin thread in the bobbin and it makes no difference. I have Husqvarna machines and use the Inspire 75 on FSL and most designs. I used to use Organ needles long ago and still have some. I hope you find the answer to your problem.
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by hightechgrammy
27 Jan 2021
I haven't had any problems with FSL now with the Schmetz needles. I know what you mean about lying flat. I dry them on a towel and then from the back and with a pressing cloth I press them. I don't push down, more of a steam on a flat surface and they are a lot better.
by pennyhal2
29 Jan 2021
I press my fsl face down on a folded terry cloth towel with steam. I use a little spray starch if I want a more firmness.
18140Hi I have seen elsewhere people having problems with needles, which on changing brand all works well. Think our machines can be like fussy children
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by hightechgrammy
27 Jan 2021
I think they ARE very fussy! My 2003 ULT was so fussy, everything had to be just right, but when I finally figured out all the nuances, it was a real workhorse. What a great machine!
115752Yes, there is a slight difference in diameter in the part that goes into the machine to hold the needle in place between needle brands, and some machine brands stitch better with one or the other because held more securely! Both are fine brands of needles...
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by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2021
Thank you, I have wondered why these needles don't give my friend any problems at all on her Brother machines, but it sure seems like they may be the problem with my Brothers. I don't know if anything is more exasperating when your sewing/embroidery will just not do what it is supposed to - It's like the car not starting, or the computer crashing! Thanks for your input!
66910Yes. If not the brand, the size OR you have a bad lot of needles from Organ. It is possible you have a burr on your bobbin race or the plate.
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by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2021
I wondered that.... I have had my Quattro 3 in the shop for this, and then when I first used it it did it again! So now, it is back in the shop - and it takes at LEAST 6 weeks and now some are taking 3 months. So, this is the third time I have had it in for this reason. They told me they polished the bobbin race and the needle plate. grrrrrrr. I'll keep trying to use the Schmetz or Klasse to see if there is any difference.
by rachap
28 Jan 2021
I think that occasionally any brand might have a bad needle or two. Our machines are expensive and deserve to be treated as such. If I start having any problems the first thing i change is the needle and that usually fixes things.
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