how is this machine on tension etc for knits?
2060459
I have had no problems with the tension. I don't use it a lot, but so far am 100% HAPPY with this sewing machine.
1098699
It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
380198
Adjust your thread tension to 4,6,&7, drop the knife set the red slide adjustment near the needles to R, set stitch width to R
469079
There is no feedback on the monitor regarding tension. It's strictly feel. I get continuity between workouts by adjusting the crank to the first touch. I warm up for a couple of minutes there, then increase tension by set amounts - quarter turns or eighth turns from there. It actually goes smoothly and reliably. My basic ride profile is a mountain top finish with ever increasing tension.
1417744
You can stop sewing with the needle in the down position or move the wheel to where the needle is in the down position. This can be useful sometimes when doing corners or fine detail. The machine does not make nearly as much noise as my 1970s Singer and seems to have more power. I use it to patch and repair our favorite old jeans and it handles the heavy material well.
98259
Multiple different weights of yarn can be used with the machine. So far I have used worsted, bulky, and fingering weight.
533754
Izzy, if you can thread a sewing machine, you can thread this machine. I carefully followed the directions in the booklet and to my surprise I got it on the first try. I also took the beginning serger class on Craftsy.com which helped. The difficulty with threading the machine is tight space. But with the tweezers its manageable. I would do it when you have an hour of uninterrupted time to concentrate on it the task at hand. Then go step by step. I never used a serger before. I was very leery when I started, but it was easier than I thought. I think this is a good basic machine for beginning to use a serger. I made a simple knit skirt using the serger. It was fast and I got a good result. I really recommend the Craftsy class which I watched prior to using my machine. Hope this helps.
8607
Sure, basic easy to use. Noauto threader for needle nor needle downnposition. I got it as a second machine but irs so good I now use it as my everyday machine, cant b go wrong. s
933610
I use my regular needles but I have to lighten up on the tension so its not so tight and breaks the thread. Hope this helps.
985770
Yes, it is easy! In fact, I don't know how to knit traditionally! This size is cumbersome and you'll want to try it at a table. I knit with this in a rocking chair and I can rest it comfortably on the arms of the chair! Also, I recommend that you don't use the full length of pegs your first time out. If they are packaged the same way mine was the instruction were wonderful. If they seem confusing try fing videos on-line! Good luck, it's a wonderful product!
2113746
I was able to decrease the tension by following the instructions provided by iBOLT in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDzjABXU_w(the link can also be found in iBOLT's Customer Support page) Hope that helps!
1974903
This machine is only set up for thread. Yarn would get bogged down in the bobbin case. You should look at commercial sewing machines to use with yarn. :)
1828440
Mine has many loose ends that stick out. The wicker? Is fairly soft however. It's up to you, but me personally I wouldn't want to take the chance of ruining my knitted things.
1600136
I've not experienced any tension problems on thin or thick fabrics with the tension setting on auto. Too, you can easily adjust the tension, should you desire to suit your fabric or sewing style.
408115
Tighten your upper tension. Also, make sure you hold your bobbin with your finger when you are threading it. You should feel a kind of catch then it is in the right place. Lastly, made sure your needle is in correctly and tight, sometimes the vibration of the machine will loosen the needle.
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I just got this machine and set it up last night. It was delivered with 4 regular-sized spools of thread with not much thread on the spools. Already threaded. I will tie new threads on to each as suggested and use the hand wheel to advance them through the needles. I was forewarned not to let the thread run out so I don't have to rethread. (Though looking at it, it's clear where the threads go and perhaps it's not that difficult on this machine? Time will tell, I'm sure.) I'm a little worried the delivered spools will run out quickly, so haven't run the serger yet -- will install new spools before trying. Order thread or buy it before the serger is delivered. (Someone on a diff question suggested one site to buy. Hancock's has Maxi-lock on sale these two weeks.) Remember you need 4 spools to run full - that will be 4 white spools at a time, for instance! Even on sale it adds up! I did read that one can even use a bobbin for small jobs; that a bobbin would hold enough thread for perhaps one small tee? There's something called a Bob'n Serge - a little tray with small pins for 5 bobbins that fits on one of the pins. Mixed reviews, found 2 who really love it, some who said why bother. If you're only serging a little, makes sense. I also saw an expert who piggy backs sequential bobbins without cutting the thread between? Lots to explore. HTH.
1422701
Last question first. The "needles" are actually nails. I use a crochet hook to loop yarn over. If you use a thin yarn the fabric will be loose and stretchy and wider because of the stretch, up to 36 inches. A thick yarn will make a thick tight fabric around 30 inches in width. To knit the nails are wrapped with yarn then wrapped again. Bottom thread is pulled up over the the top thread. If you have ever "spool knit" using a spool with four nails and pulling the rope through the hole of the needle this will be a breeze because it is exactly the same thing on a large scale. You can make this as small as the four nails like on a spool and just use four nails on the knitting board or as wide as the board. Just depends on how many nails you use. You can make the fabric as long or as short as you want just keep knitting for the length. It is very easy. The board makes a double knit fabric. I hope this has helped you a bit. If you have any other questions I'll be happy to try and answer them. Ginny