tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post5755519890618444211..comments2024-03-28T15:38:48.686+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: The Urge To SergeAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-29306456644039827302022-01-10T22:01:23.334+00:002022-01-10T22:01:23.334+00:00That is a great tip- thank you so much! Once I get...That is a great tip- thank you so much! Once I get the machine going again, I shall keep meticulous notesAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-904729111189226752022-01-10T22:00:34.501+00:002022-01-10T22:00:34.501+00:00I suspect there is fluff which needs dealing with,...I suspect there is fluff which needs dealing with, thank you for the reminderAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-80038447169680644742022-01-10T21:19:59.964+00:002022-01-10T21:19:59.964+00:00A tip - I always make a note of my tension dial se...A tip - I always make a note of my tension dial settings before I play around with my overlocker. I set the dials to 0 to change thread colours - tie on and pull through and as I have the tensions noted down - easy to set up again.Taaleedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763800817693130285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-43769870451752230892022-01-10T19:46:59.608+00:002022-01-10T19:46:59.608+00:00I had terrible tension problems with my ancient El...I had terrible tension problems with my ancient Ella lotus, an 'ordinary' sewing machine. The problem turned out to be a very large bit of fluff caught in the tension wheel for the top thread. I don't know if there is somewhere a bit of fluff could hide in your overlocker?KirstenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460530603998948689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-18617109964869616472022-01-10T18:38:13.056+00:002022-01-10T18:38:13.056+00:00Berninas are the Rolls Royce of the machine world....Berninas are the Rolls Royce of the machine world. I'm sure yours works as well now as it did when new!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-73837769481012040342022-01-10T18:37:18.783+00:002022-01-10T18:37:18.783+00:00It is a long time since I used a hand operated mac...It is a long time since I used a hand operated machine!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-3692947366354446832022-01-10T17:10:38.336+00:002022-01-10T17:10:38.336+00:00I've never owned one but they must be really u...I've never owned one but they must be really useful. Good luck on sorting out the current issues and learning new skills.<br />I only use a nearly 60 year-old Bernina sewing machine. 50 years ago, before it was shipped out to Canada, I used a treadle machine in our rental apartment and made baby nighties and blankets, and a cover for a large easy chair.Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-61415788840606125212022-01-10T15:27:24.413+00:002022-01-10T15:27:24.413+00:00I noticed that they used them on the Great British...I noticed that they used them on the Great British Sewing Bee - but never ever seemed to have stitch/tension issues.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-30180577971122095932022-01-10T13:31:17.192+00:002022-01-10T13:31:17.192+00:00I used an overlocker at school but that was the on...I used an overlocker at school but that was the only time that I can remember. The teacher threaded it and got it working properly so it wasn't really a test of my skills! I'd like one now that I'm getting back into sewing though.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-65205311155075275992022-01-10T12:04:01.437+00:002022-01-10T12:04:01.437+00:00Sorry I'm no help I have never used an overloc...Sorry I'm no help I have never used an overlocker, in fact my last sewing machine was a hand operated Singer. But it sounds like a fantastic thing for all the sewing that you do, I hope you can sort out the tension ... and relieve your own!!Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-67619644674749285892022-01-10T09:06:53.239+00:002022-01-10T09:06:53.239+00:00Thanks LyssaThanks LyssaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-46488653771453897082022-01-10T09:06:42.652+00:002022-01-10T09:06:42.652+00:00They are very clever gadgets - having a friend to ...They are very clever gadgets - having a friend to advise and encourage is a real helpAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-15249482469202567332022-01-10T09:05:44.042+00:002022-01-10T09:05:44.042+00:00I don't think we are the only people who have ...I don't think we are the only people who have never learned to use our machines to their full extent. I like using my main machine with the twin needle for hemming stretch fabrics. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-64794745249581360752022-01-10T09:04:13.184+00:002022-01-10T09:04:13.184+00:00May there be much less tension for all of us in th...May there be much less tension for all of us in the coming year Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-25830364523980364332022-01-10T09:02:43.806+00:002022-01-10T09:02:43.806+00:00Utter respect as you try something new. Good luck ...Utter respect as you try something new. Good luck with the tension. Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-37939613410030894472022-01-10T08:21:28.427+00:002022-01-10T08:21:28.427+00:00I HAVE used an overlocker and found it very useful...I HAVE used an overlocker and found it very useful when making my Mum a skirt for Christmas about 18 years ago. Norma supervised me and I was super impressed with this piece of machinery but I didn't have to do the threading!!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-25681957237826891092022-01-10T07:39:11.138+00:002022-01-10T07:39:11.138+00:00My overlocker was a total bargain - free! A frien...My overlocker was a total bargain - free! A friend bought it but couldn't get on with it so she passed it on. To my shame the only thing I use it for is neatening seams and making t shirts but I hem them with the twin needle on my main machine. Maybe you have inspired me. Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-22872515810905609702022-01-10T07:33:58.667+00:002022-01-10T07:33:58.667+00:00I have never used an overlocker/serger, but, I see...I have never used an overlocker/serger, but, I seem to have plenty of tension troubles, anyway! And most of them have nothing to do with a sewing machine! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.com