[amayausers.com] Re: Thread Breaks on Karate Belts....Help!

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Mary, the key factors for my success with karate belts has been to use a larger 
needle (80/12 sharp) and set the acti-feed to manual and use a very high 
number, typically 25 to 28.  This allows enough thread to feed, and since the 
letters I use are usually block, not too many long and short stitches overall, 
the extra feed is just right when you look at the underside for proper 
proportions of top thread and bobbin thread. And slow it down to about 900 to 
1000, much like working with hats, and set the pressor foot at the proper 
height for the added thickness.  I use one of the larger wooden hoops and have 
purchased the detachable tables to help the belt lay flat as it moves around 
the bobbin arm.

HTH,
Dave

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