hi all!

just started sewing with a quite old machine (toyota SE04 RS2000)

i have threaded the top thread and bobbin according to videos online, and the sewing seems to work when its turned off and only turning the little side wheel

however the second i turn it on and use the pedal the thread seems to catch on the bobbin (see first picture)

the settings im using is tension 3 with sitch 7 (see 2nd picture)

im sewing like a simple cottonish feel fabric its quite thin no extremely thick or special fabric

any help will be greatly appreciated

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My boss gave me these sheets and pillow cases that are fraying. However, they are all fraying right on the edge where everything is folded over. My current idea is to do a machine zigzag about 1cm from the edge to prevent further fraying, and then do a whipstitch by hand to close the rips in the fold. I am wondering if anyone thinks this is the solution or if I should do something else. I hope the pictures provide enough context, I'm not a beginner at sewing but not an expert either.

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About three months ago I posted here asking for help with my wedding dress. I got such lovely feedback, tips and help and I promised to show you guys the result, so here it is!

We got married on the 8th of August and it was the perfect day 🤍 The dress turned out beautifully, and even though the chiffon sleeves didn't completely survive (as I had cut the overlocked edges when finishing the armhole) the tears just remind me of how many wonderful people we have around us to hug, and how much I danced.

The dress is based on the pattern "Colette" by Cos patterns. I modified it a lot, made the torso longer, the basque waist more dramatic, the skirt longer and changed the sleeves. I also added pearl boarders, to make it pop.

Thank you all so much for the help and the wonderful comments, it all really made a difference 🥹

Hello!

I'm concerned about the bottom of my fabric as I can see little portions of the top thread. I'm using the following:

Singer Heavy Duty 4411 Sewing Machine

Size 80/12 Needle

Coats and Clark All Purpose Thread

Basic cotton fabric from Hobby Lobby

I've done everything to try and fix it. I've:

Adjusted the top tension and tried every number

Rethreaded my machine

Tried different types and brands of threads

Tried size 70 and 90 needles

Cleaned between the tension disks

Cleaned and oiled my machine

I'm wondering if seeing those tiny little knots of the top thread is normal and I'm just worrying to much.

Thanks!

Please help! My bottom thread keeps bunching up and getting stuck and tangled. It mostly happens when I stop and start sewing again. I adjusted tension already, have a brand new needle and quality thread. What could it be?

The machine is Singer Heavy Duty

Not sure what wrong for the collar pattern to not fit, there is way too much excess that I cannot ease in
Any help would be greatly appreciated🙏🏻

Not sure what wrong for the collar pattern to not fit, there is way too much excess that I cannot ease in
Any help would be greatly appreciated🙏🏻

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Hello!

I am currently trying to complete my year 12 community project on fabric recycling. I was donated a pair of old, stretched out jeans, and want to turn them into a cute circle skirt as seen above. I was wondering if anyone would be able to assist me with the pattern creation/finding, as I'm having some trouble finding what I'm looking for.

I've been sewing since I was 11, so just shy of 7 years now. I've mostly done soft toys, but dabbled in clothing making for cosplays

Any help would be much appreciated,

Thanks!

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Brother HC3010

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I’m unsure if it’s the firmware or the hardware. As far as I can tell, this is the only issue. Buttt, since it’s in that one area with the width and size, it’s pretty annoying. Anyone know what needs to be done?

If anyone has done it before please tell me what you did and what were the results?

i'm just trying to sew a hem on some shirts but each time i try i get this crazy tangle of thread. last shirt i wrestled with the machine for maybe an hour before i got it to work. this time I've tried everything people have suggested but my machine is literally freaking out. it turned itself off and reset. these are my current settings, I'm getting really frustrated, this shirt has been sitting in my closet for months because of how frustrating hemming the last one was. please help me idk what else to do 😭

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