[amayausers] Re: cutter/trimmer problems again!
- From: "Itchin To Stitch" <itchin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 09:20:35 -0500
Rod,
I've never had (knock on wood!) problems sewing with the metallic. Minnesota is
very humid in the summer so humidty is more of an issue in the winter. I turn
my AC off at nite when I go home and turn it back on when I'm at the shop. The
problems I have are occuring after using metallic thread when I sew with reg.
wt poly.
Wendy
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod or Sharon
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:27 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: cutter/trimmer problems again!
Hi Wendy,
A topic that I haven't seen discussed in our group is the use of
humidifiers. I was having problems the other night with thread breaks and
could find no apparent reason other than the thread (when I cut it with
scissors) was coming untwisted (was using both Arc and Isacord). I figured it
was "dry" so turned on our new humidifier and left the sewing room until the
next day. The humidifier is set at 45. The thread is no longer untwisting when
I cut it--no more thread breaks either. I would like to hear other comments
regarding humidity.
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: Itchin To Stitch
To: Amaya User Group
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 1:17 PM
Subject: [amayausers] cutter/trimmer problems again!
Okay, I can finally exhale! I've been holding my breath waiting for my
Princess to start acting up again and today seems to be the day. Yesterday I
was sewing a design that uses metallic thread. I used settings by color for
metallic thread for that needle but I have been having trimmer issues ever
since. I cleaned and oiled the trimmer/cutter area this morning thinking that
might be the issue but it's not to be. The machine actually trims but makes a
snapping noise as if the thread has not been completely trimmed and just snaps
as it moves along however the thread is safely tucked back in the grabber. I've
had some miss trims but not alot yet. This is what I went through this spring
when I had problems with trims. I've tried different needles, presser foot
height, material thickness but still get the same sound. I haven't done the
swipe test yet but will do that next. Does the use of metallic thread create
problems with the trimmer/cutter? What the average life expectancy of the
trimmer/cutter? When the tech was here this spring he adjusted it and told me I
might want to just order one to have on hand when it goes. Anyone have any
thoughts on this conundrum?
Wendy Solomonson
Itchin' To Stitch
Arlington, MN
(507)964-2224
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