Have anyone else have problems stitching out designs from Designs by Sick. I am getting frustrated; the designs are so dense that my thread keeps breaking :(

adelmarie, I do feel awful for you - but really don't think sharing about it on another site is a good thing - address it on their forum or write to the owner - we should not be putting down another site - we don't want any of them writing about 'CUTE' in a negative way - on their forums. Hehehe! Just my humble opinion. *4U

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by adelmarie 29 Apr 2008

I am sorry if I gave the wrong impresion, I was just trying to find the reason for my problem and tough the cute family could help me :(

Sewers aid is the answer. Use it alot

Since you asked, I have stitched out a few sample designs from that website, and only had problems with the "Angels of Love" designs. No needle or thread breakage, but over 57 jump stitches in a one color design! When I inquired about it, the reply was that the set had been digitized a long time ago when the digitizer was 'just learning'. That's OK for a freebie, I guess. However, I don't think I'll buy a membership.

I bought a membership, but haven't stitched them out yet. they are in my laptop that is resting because of my unfortunate accident. Always stitch out a sample first. I know it takes time, but saves total frustration. Also if thread is breaking, maybe you need a larger size needle. If all else fails, just walk away and go shopping.

adelmarie,
Go to his site and email him with the problems you have been having. Shawn is very good and will or one of his team will help rectify your problems. NEVER be afraid to ask the digitizer for help.
That is part of what they are there for!

BLessings,
Jane

I have gotten into the habit of running all my designs through "stitch editor/density advisor" in 4d before I stitch out anything. In this program you have the ability to reduce the denseness automatically. After I started using this advisor, I've not had any density problems at all

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by katydid 29 Apr 2008

Read your profile!! What software do you use? Did you purchase the stitch editor in addition to your regular soft ware? Be careful with the glass of wine. I am patiently waiting for my new key board after spilling a little wine on it. those keyboards are teetotalers.!!!

I have problems with dense designs at SOME point I SHALL figure it out ;)

Good luck, so frustrating when sewing doesn't go well!

I have all of the Sick designs, and have stitched out quite a few of them. The only ones I had problems with were one set of FSL that was way too dense. I won't use that set anymore - mostly because it just uses too much thread. Other FSL lace of theirs, however, I have used many times.

what machine are you using I sometimes have that problem and thought it was when they convert designs to my format jef I have mc11000

adelmarie, So sorry to hear of your problems. I know how upsetting that can be , but I have to say that I have bought from Designs by Sick for years and had no problems at all. I love their designs and they are very reasonable. Try adjusting your tension and changing your needle. Check to see if your thread is getting caught on something . Hope you can correct the problem. A flower for you.

I have used many (not hundreds tho) of their designs and never had a problem with any yet, just my machine. Hope you get this rectumfied. *4U ><>

I've got hundreds of 'sick' designs and have never had a problem, I agree with meganne, maybe there is some little something amiss in your machine. I've gotten some dense designs but never from 'sick.' Good luck.

Have you tried lessening your top tension? Sick designs aren't half as dense as those from a certain other Website. All the following can cause thread breakage: type of fabric & stabiliser you are embroidering; what brand & size needle and how long since you changed it; thread gauge & brand of thread you are using; how tight or loose you have hooped your work; also how fast your machine is stitching. So many variables and all can have an affect on, and cause, your thread to break. But it's usually the easiest to try your thread tension adjustment first then try a new needle. Hope this helps give you some ideas to try and please let us know how you get on. hugs n roses, Meganne

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by joaniessw 29 Apr 2008

Which would cause thread breakage, too tight or too loose of hooping?

by meganne 29 Apr 2008

I found too loose hooping tends to make the needle sort-of 'Ping' in and out of the material and make the material sort-of stick to (jump up with) the needle, difficult to explain but when this happens the thread starts to shred and then of course it breaks. I usually, very carefully and gently try to hold the material down on either side of the needle while it is stitching through this situation. M