by dianascrafts5 05 Jun 2021

Originally wrongly posted this in Q &A.

Does anyone have a problem when using polyester batting with thread shredding, thread snagging so there are two threads coming up at the needle or nests of upper threads on the back side of the design? My machine was just serviced for upper threads nesting on the back side when i used a cotton fabric so I am not sure if I need to bring the machine back in or if the current problem is inherent to using batting. If so what combo of thread, needle and stabilizer might be the solution? Thanks for any advice. I have an old brother ULT2003D.

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by arisann 23 Jun 2021

One time this happened to me and what my problem was I had put the hoop together in the wrong. The hoop has half arrows that are supposed to be lined up and I had switched them. I also have Ult2003. It is thankfully still running. I hope you figure it out and update us. thanks!

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by dianascrafts5 07 Jun 2021

Thanks everyone. I do plan on taking the stitch outs with me (actually I did that the first visit on another design before the servicing but clearly a good cleaning was not the issue). I actually took a photo of a snag with double top threads being brought up which I plan to show them. I've done some researching and wonder if a burr on the needle plate is doing this. I do have a nick I can see but haven't the right tools to address it. Unfortunately needle plates for these old ults are not readily available but hopefully mine can be smoothed out and this is the problem.

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by pennyhal2 07 Jun 2021

Try and do a stitchout of this same design before you leave the store to see if it is actually fixed. Or, maybe make a "sandwich" of fabric, batting, stabilizer to give them to check the stitchout before you even get to the store.

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by asterixsew Moderator 06 Jun 2021

Thanks for reposting and your getting some great answers. I live about 3 hours each way from my dealer/repair source but in lockdown last year my machine visited him via courier. Would this be a possibility for you? I have seen others here before suggesting that you do a stitch out in the shop too. A reliable dealer is so important to giving us peace of mind and a smooth running machine

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by awesome1 06 Jun 2021

Am I not understanding the question...are you using batting behind design instead of stabilizer? I have your same machine..there is no problem with batting between cloth, or with stabilizer behind batting. But the tension disk may very well be causingbthebad stitching.

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dianascrafts5 by dianascrafts5 06 Jun 2021

My sandwich is fabric ,batting and then stabilizer. I quess I will be taking the machine back in. When they did a post cleaning sample run they used simple lettering not a big design and this problem, as you can see only occurs randomly. The embroidery arm also is making a rumbling noise when is shifts position which I think is new-(this machine is my spare and hasn't been used since last summer). This shop s a Bernina/Husgvana dealer but they say they do all makes. Unfortunately there is no authorize Brother dealer here.

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by bemara 06 Jun 2021

I use Vies, over it the wadding and then the fabric, never had any difficulties, for appliqué the embroidery foot has to be lifted slightly. Maybe the thread tension of your bobbin case is not correct.

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by yvonnedavis 05 Jun 2021

Return the machine to the place of service. They need to check their work.

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rachap by rachap 06 Jun 2021

I agree, For sure!! Remember to take this design stitch out in with you so they can see what is wrong.

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