may be it is the design she is using..

It might be the weight of her thread. i find that I need to use the samw weight of thread in the bobbin as on top.

I had the same problem, but I have to use a lighter weight bobbin..I'm stitchin angels on bridal toulle for x-mas and don't have to go thru the wet, dry flatten process.

I too have had similar problems, but have found that if I use (2) pcs of the WSS that is similar to fabric, and put them going in opposite directions that this has helped. Too, she needs to check the WT of the thread that she is using. I use same in bobbin and top. Have her check her needle also.

This is going to sound competely crazy but it is true. When mine keeps jamming up I just change the thread. Yes it does sound nuts but I can take everything apart 3- 4 times make sure nothing is beneath the bobbin and it still jams. I give up and change the thread and everything is fine. It has happened so often my husband even suggests I change the thread. Give it a try.

I think that the fabric WSS is better for FSL. The film type starts to tear away as the designs nears completion. I also use a 90/14 needle and loosen the upper tension a little bit. I use 3.6 on my Brother Innovis. Also clean out the bobbin area before you try again. The only thread that I cannot use is Coats and Clarks. Hope that this helps.

I love all the info for this question, I don't know anything about FSL but now when I do a project I will have a reference to come back to lol *

this is the one she is doing she got the problem straight she said it is taking 2 hours for each one yikes

I hate to add to the list of what it might be---but---here goes: When this happened to me I had just purchased new bobbins and evidently the bobbin was not made correctly. When I changed to another of the new bobbins--everything was OK!!! Check the bobbin. Bonita

No wonder she wanted help. The bulb cover is gorgeous!

And for such a good cause too.

I found that the hoop could not get tight enough. One of the other members suggested using somethiong to hoop it tighter. I use a felt peice with hole cut out close to hoop and 2 peices of H20 gone which is like fabric it tends not to rip away as wws. Also check thread and tension as others have stated. If all else fails try Shirlene she has been very helpful in the past.

thank you guys for all the help on this she sent me a pic of what it looked like with film stabelizer waiting for another pic of the wash and gone stabelizer i sugested

Hope you girls have figured it out, I dont know much about FSL, but at least can give you a * and bring you back up.

Use a new needle. Slow the machine to very slow. Hoop tighter. There are two really good ways to make your hoop tighter without breaking it. 1: Use a product called Vetrap made by 3M. This is a veterinary product and can be purchased at pet supply stores. It is also made for humans under a different name. My doctor's office uses it to wrap around my arm after drawing blood or getting an injection. It is very inexpensive. It is stretchy like elastic and comes in varying widths and colors. Anyway, cut this in strips and wrap around the long sides of your upper hoop. NOT the corners. It is USUALLY nor needed on the short side of your hoop. Then hoop as usual. 2: Use Wonder Under on the long sides of your upper hoop. NOT the corners. Then cut strips of Grip-It (shelf liner), available at WalMart, etc., the lenth of the side of the hoop and stick it to the other side of the Wonder Under. Peel the paper off both sides of the Wonder Under, of course. Here again it is usually not needed on the short ends of the hoop. Hoop as usual. I prefer Solvy of varying weights for FSL. Also, be sure to use the same thread in the bobbin (NOT bobbin thread) as you use for the design.

Now that one of my shoulders is partially healed from surgery May 15 - other shoulder to be replaced totally next spring - I'm starting to sew again a little bit. I am planning on making several sets of Nativity scenes of FSL lace for Christmas for my children. It takes FOREVER, but do believe it is worth it. Also, am making FSL Christmas tree ornaments. I can thread my machine now (Viking SE). I have purchaed the Viking Diamond but cannot bring it home until my lessons on it are complete this month or next. With the Cedar Rapids, IA, flood our dealer was essentially wiped out and had to move to a new temporary location. They will have to move again as soon as a new permanent location can be found. Their previous site had over 11 feet of water (almost to the ceiling), and the building is condemned. Lesson scheduling is limited. I've done quite a bit of FSL with success. Hope this helps.

Did not mean to write a book!

Can't help seeing I don't do it but here is a flower anyways for all

I had the same problem with a lace bookmark I was trying to make for a friend......I did everything changed needles and changed water soluable material....nothing worked and I gave up......so if you do get a comment from a cutie who has had success please share with me...I did another lace pattern without any problem so I wondered if it was the pattern?
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