How do you you adjust the width of the 4-thread cover stitch? It seems very wide...
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My favorite way to adjust the width along the edge is to use the small white slider button in front of the loopers. It is VERY sensitive and you will have to play with it to get it exactly where you want it. Use this in conjunction with your tension to get the look you desire.
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See below - I put a small rip in mine at the top because the end of the foot cast was too wide for the opening in the wound cover and it was hard to get it started. Ended up trimming it just below the rip.
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I've never had a problem with the bobbin area. I've been using the machine a great deal in the past 6 months having made 3 full quilts and working on a 4th-and all the piecework and machine quilting that goes with that-so mine is getting a lot of usage. I had one issue with thread but I was using really cheap thread-when I changed it out to the better thread my problem went away (this was on the top end of the machine not the bobbin area). So I would suggest changing the thread, to see if the problem stops.
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Try turning it upside down. I thought both ends looked the same and had the same problem. Finally out of frustration I turned it upside down and it fit great.
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Mine was an 17 lb, peek a poo and it was too big. we even tried to alter it,By folding it over but no good. They have other online, but they are custom, and run $100.00 of dollars, I would sugest purchase it, and see if you can find a sewing person, or a shoe repair, since they work with similar material to alter it to fit. That is what I am doing with mine, taking it to a shoe place to have it altered.
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I just noticed mine doing the same thing last night. Perhaps if we can find a friend who sews!! It'd be cute to make a cover for it somehow!
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No you wiIl see the seam and the "weave" probably won't match up. Spring for a big sheet of the "4D" vinyl. looks 10 times nicer.
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Very carefully :). Seriously, though, use the measuring tape included with the Loop and then cut less than the measurements indicate. I made a total of 7 very small cuts before I was happy with the fit.
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I got it for my daughter and it's quite large but I used a huge safety pin and pinned it to the smallest size I could.The width really helps get more control for transfers and such. It could probably be stitched smaller too. I justdon't have a working sewing machine at the moment.
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I am sorry I don't know the thread pattern. I thought it was a course thread?But don't remember for sure. I know once I traded knob on you place the plugIn aligned straight across. Sorry I don't know the thread side, guess 7/16??Lee
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Cut the strap shorter and resew it back on. Anybody with a sewing machine could do it in seconds or if you have a needle and thread it would take a few minutes if the sewing machine isn't available.
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Hi Betty, well, that is the tricky part. You have to have a bit extra fabric as a "leader". When you put your ruffler on the machine make sure the screw is SUPER tight, otherwise it can vibrate loose. Make your setting adjustments on the ruffler and thread your needle with a lot of tail. Now, if you look at the black "blades" on the ruffler you'll notice you can slide your fabric between these pieces. Coming in from the left, holding your fabric tight, slide the fabric between these blades until it stops. The teeth will not allow you to pull the fabric towards you so make sure you have a couple inches extra in your left hand. You may have to pull it out and play with it a bit, I would use a test piece first. The edge of the ruffler towards you has a little slit, slide the fabric under that and you should be good to go. Now don't forget to play with your tension, because it is quite different from regular sewing. There are several fabrics I have had difficulty using, organza or anything sheer will rip from the blade teeth. I typically ruffle ribbon, so the one that works best is Grosgrain. It does take some practice to use this ruffler, just be patient. :D Good luck!
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I am having the same problem. I can't figure out how to open the plastic covers to shorten the knot. Anyone else out there know how??
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It depends on the which machine you have. The sewing area of the actual machine is the key. The large hoop does not increase the sewing space. It allows for you to move the hoop up and down without re-hooping the fabric. The other factor is whether or not your machine allows for re-sizing. For example I can resize designs 20% either way. Look in the embroidery section of your manual and see what the dimensions of your sewing space are. I know it's kind of confusing. I hope this helps. If not ask another question and I will try to help you.
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You have to trim it a little bit with scissors. Also, before you modify it, spread it out and check for improperly attached seams. My middle panel was not smoothly joined to the others and I have a permanent wrinkle in the middle.
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I had lots of trouble too, and the manufacturer was no help. I posted a question here on amazon and got a great reply. I decided to make a little video, which I hope helps! http://blogofott.blogspot.com/2013/09/wideand-tight.html?m=1
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I have wondered about the same thing. On my quilt I am just using a primitive/running stitch with thicker thread, but it hasn't seemed to affect the other stitches.