tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494216991351138718.post8735190298653468239..comments2023-09-13T06:59:47.929-07:00Comments on ~ maripen quilts (New Header Under Construction): My Sewing Machine - Sew Mama, Sew! MemeMarianne Pennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06968607145225949727noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494216991351138718.post-64044738515154778152009-07-23T18:50:41.242-07:002009-07-23T18:50:41.242-07:00I use tearaway stabilizer at the beginning of a s...I use tearaway stabilizer at the beginning of a seam if I'm starting at an edge, works very well. Just a little piece will do the trick.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563059941491859748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494216991351138718.post-22535391085792150972009-07-20T02:58:34.368-07:002009-07-20T02:58:34.368-07:00I had the same trouble with my machine (grabbing t...I had the same trouble with my machine (grabbing the fabric at the start) sent it in for a warranty service and technician adjusted the cutting blade. Works a treat now. Also, the bobbin winder can be adjusted with the screw on top of the arm. Have a go.Pam from South Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494216991351138718.post-50095881995818370952009-06-22T19:40:55.674-07:002009-06-22T19:40:55.674-07:00I sew on a Janome 6500, which has the same problem...I sew on a Janome 6500, which has the same problem of not completely filling the bobbin. I overcome that by holding the little arm away from the bobbin slightly, until I think it's full enough, and then let it snap back in place. Works fine.<br />Mine will also sometimes stick the first few stitches down into the platehole. I try to remember to take the first two stitches slowly to avoid that.grammilouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764567967851741490noreply@blogger.com