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zigzag stitch question

    zigzag stitch question
    on: September 26, 2010, 08:41:28 AM
    When I use the zigzag stitch, the fabric always bunches up between the zig and the zag! It doesn't matter whether it is light or heavy fabric. Any suggestions?
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      Re: zigzag stitch question
      Reply #1 on: September 26, 2010, 01:14:19 PM
      You probably need some sort of lightweight stabilizer behind the fabric.
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        Re: zigzag stitch question
        Reply #2 on: September 26, 2010, 04:42:47 PM
        It could also be a tension problem.
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          Re: zigzag stitch question
          Reply #3 on: September 26, 2010, 11:51:55 PM
          Yep, I agree. It sounds like a tension problem. Try loosening your needle tension which usually means lowering the number on the tension dial.
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            Re: zigzag stitch question
            Reply #4 on: September 30, 2010, 05:22:09 PM
            I agree it is the tention.  You can fiddle with it until it works but it may be a machine issue.  Maybe it is time for service.  Has it always done that?  Is it a new problem?  I know the tention is the first thing to go on my machine when it is time for a tune up.
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