My FSL looks so much better now that I use a technique I knew about but was reminded by Shirlene. I pull up the bobbin thread and hold it with my started thread for every color change and every thread break! I only go back 2 stitches, more may be seen in a quality designed piece! It has made a difference! Thanks Shirlene!

Thank you for sharing!! I will definitely try it!! Hugs, Laura*

Thanks so much...I was having trouble,now I know why!!
Hugs, Nadyne

this could solve my problem on colour chnge sometimes bunches up underneath....soozie

Thank you for that reminder. I have been going back about 20 stitches at a time, to make sure that nothing was missed where the thread broke. Just to secure where the cotton could have become weak and wear through quicker than at the other part of the design. ****

I do not understand how I can hold the thread of the bobbin when I start, because with my Husqvarna Ruby, it is hidden under the hoop, and under the plate that cover the place of the bobbin.
Though, it seem to be important.

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by pennifold 28 Jan 2012

Claude, just turn your wheel so you can see the needle go through the fabric. When it comes back up you will see the bobbin thread so then pull both threads off to one side. Love Chris

by cfidl 28 Jan 2012

If you are coming up through fabric you may want to either pull back from the spool or at least hold the thread as you pull the starter thread which will bring up the bobbin thread, then use tweezer to pull it out enough to hold onto.

thanks for sharing the tip. will try it when I do some
hugs and flowers

Way to go its the little things in life that help lol

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

The time is worth it, they really look better!

When I bought my machine the girl who sold it to me told me to do this (Hold the bobbin thread with the top thread). I go back possibly 6 times to make sure I have stitched over where the thread broke so it doesn't come apart.

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

Yep, that's it. I saw it on TV, and of course in quilting.

Great tip! I do that with regular sewing, but haven't been doing it with embroidery. Thanks! ~Nancy

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

Glad I could help!

Thank you for the tip. I have always held the top thread on both my embroidery and ordinary machine but often my FSL is untidy underneath - now I know why.

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

You will see a marked improvement.

Great tip Christine/Shirlene. *

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

Thanks

Thanks Christine for sharing the tip with everyone else - I am so thrilled it is making a difference for you, too.

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

Thank you! I think it may be more difficult with the bigger machine with automatic jump stitch thing.

I do this with the bobbin thread also. Who else threads the top thread through the foot and holds that down when you start to sew an ordinary design, not free standing lace? When tutorials are shown they usually let the end of the thread to be pulled down through fabric but I find a mess underneath that I don't like. Jan

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

Exactly. I am using this method for everything. It is not just for free-motion quilting! LLDS!

by dino 26 Jan 2012

I agree!!

Thank you

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

You are Welcome! It is good to be a Cutie!

Thank you for sharing this tip :) Maybe now my FSL will look better, especially after breaks :)

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by cfidl 26 Jan 2012

It did make a huge difference. I love FSL!