Do you find this item annoying/hard to use if you have a sewing machine with a drop in bobbin?
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The ease of free motion quilting it provides is well worth any necessary actions. My quilting has improved greatly since having the slider on my machine.
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It is my understanding that it creates less tension on the bottom. I've quilted many many quilts with the regular bobbin case as well. Its my belief this low tension case gives better results
271766
I have a Juki and that is why I got this cause it was so difficult to go back and forth most of the adapters will make it to use with most bobbins, Only advice is make sure the speed is on higher end to get an even distribution on the bobbin and it makes it tighter.
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I wish I could advise you. I've got a Janomi, so I can only say how it works on my machine. You might want to ask a sewing machine technician (someone who fixes sewing machines) if it would work for you. Good luck!
90284
Hello! This is a simple straight-forward sewing machine. Easy drop-in bobbin (you don't have to wind bobbin separately on top of machine). It does have different stitches to choose from, it's lightweight although not "toy-like". I would NOT use this for sewing a heavy fabric, like denim. It would be great for craft projects, sewing hems and the like. Hope this helps you! Your mom's 89 and still wants to sew..."GO, MOM!!!"
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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.
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I have used the thread in my bobbin. It works great. It's thicker than some of the other thread (Aurifil) I use for quilting which I like. It really is just a matter of preference. I like the colors within the box. Hope this helps.
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When you are taking out the case with the bobbin inside, you are holding the case by an open latch. Close the latch back unto the case, and the bobbin should come out easy. If it doesn't then something maybe is wrong.
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No. The only thing the machine actually does is have the set of barbed needles go up and down felting together whatever you have set under them. There is no thread and the space where the bobbin case would be on a sewing machine simply catches the lint from the felting process. It does create a substantial amount of lint while you are working. Learning to NOT move the fabric until the needles start and to stop moving before the needle stop is very important in not breaking needles. I have never broken a needle but I am very careful. Probably watching a YouTube demo would help. Very nice machine.
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1. I think that if the fabric is too gentle bottom seam might pucker. Use a size 11 needle for lighter fabric and guide with your hands while stitching. Also for very, very gentle fabric you may need to place soft tissue paper below the fabric. Tear away after stitching. 2. Check to see if the machine is properly threaded. If the thread slips from one of the threading locations your stitch will be imperfect. 3.Adjust the tension. Turn the knob to each number, and for each turn practice the stitch on a portion of fabric. Play around with the tension number until the bottom stitch is desirable. 4. Ensure that your thread is good quality 5. Ensure that the thread in the bottom shuttle is smoothly wound on the bobbin, and is properly pulled through the slot 6. Oil the machine, especially the plate and shuttle section. (wipe off excess oil) 7. Don't panic. If you relax your machine will. I HOPE THIS HELPS. I LOVE THIS MACHINE. IT WORKS FOR ME LIKE A CHARM.
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Hi, this machine doesn't have this feature, but, frankly, it doesn't seem so important (at least for me). When I want my needle to be down, I just lower it manually - it's very easy and precise. It was my first sewing machine too and, after sewing on it for the last 2 years I would still recommend it as the first machine.
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I also sew - the board bends a bit. I'd be reluctant to apply too much pressure. I use my regular board that is set up in my sewing room.
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I returned my Sew E-Z Mini, because it's NOT E-Z at all. I could not get the bobbin to fill. Too bad, because I liked the handy size.
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There's a wheel up by the bobbin winder. Try turning that, you may have turned it last time you wound a bobbin.
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I used it on brothers bobbins. I did not read it well and they do not work for brothers. They told me at the fabric store that it takes the large bobbins. So I have two pkgs just sitting there.
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I honestly don't know which thread it is... I have spoken to several people who say it really doesn't matter which bobbin thread you use as long as its embroidery thread and the bobbin is the correct one for your machine. I have now used at least 60 of these bobbins with NO trouble at all. I have also used the empty to wind my own thread so that the back color matches when stitching lace, with NO problem! Hope this helps!!
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Do you have the dvd to watch? http://www.juki.co.jp/household_en/serger/ has pdf files with diagrams of the threading. The thread underneath has to be pulled through with a tweezer. That was the hardest part to learn. I was overwhelmed but once I threaded the machine a couple of times it really wasn't so bad. I follow the color dots. I got really frustrated with the tension then realized I had to pull on of the threads up into the silver thread holder under the yellow tension dial. Once I got that thread held correctly the tension was fine. Hang in there! The machine is awesome! If you don't have the dvd try to find a used copy or call Juki. It has helped me with doing the different stitches as well.