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10/28/2016 Getting Started Part 2 Troubleshooting Bad Embroidery Embroidery Article 4 Reviews Getting Started Part 2 Troubleshooting Bad Embroidery By Bonnie Landsberger on February 22, 2015 Share Your Project (Click Image to Enlarge) 0 0 0 Always embroider a sample first to test whether the design meets the requirements of the fabric or other substrate that you are stitching. As well, if you have software, examine the design closely before you sew and then you’ll be able to determine and prevent many problems prior to stitching on the final item. Check your testsample for any issues that need improvement and you’ll know what action to take for success. This image shows a portion of an Alpaca design embroidered on a knit shirt; the inside stitches are not meeting up with the outline. A closer look in software reveals that although edges of the inside stitches are exceeding the outline, which the digitizer has done intentionally to compensate for the possibility that stitches will pull fabric inward, the design is more suited for cotton or canvas as there isn’t enough underlay for knit fabrics. Knits require a sturdy foundation of ample underlay and appropriate stabilizers. Occasionally you will find problems in the embroidery that aren’t detected by viewing in software, which is another reason a stitched test is important. This closeup of a Bookworm design reveals no underlay, and although it would not be suitable for knits, it should stitch just fine on a canvas tote bag. The sewn sample of the Bookworm on a tote shows a gap in the satin stitch column, because the width at this point of the satin stitch measures 9.4 MM and it was stitched on a machine that has a stitch length limitation of about 7.0 MM. The machine simply will not sew across the widest part of the column, and instead, it omits stitches. TROUBLESHOOTING To help you judge your own design tests, following is a check list of many common their solutions: issues and Gaps between elements; outline does not meet up with the inside stitches: Outlines usually stitch exactly where they are supposed to, but the inside stitches are pulling inward, resulting in a gap. The inside stitches need a strong foundation to keep them in place. Increase layers, type or weight of stabilizer; a reliable combination is an adhesive backing along with a sheet of polymesh cutaway. If editing is possible, add underlay and use pull https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/emb_learning/article/1 compensation 165/gettingstartedpart2troubleshootingbadembroidery to extend sides where stitches pull inward. .aspx 1/4
10/28/2016 Getting Started Part 2 Troubleshooting Bad Embroidery Embroidery Article compensation to extend sides where stitches pull inward. Columns of satin stitches appear too narrow: Increase layers or strength of stabilizer; if editing is possible, increase column width to compensate for the pull of stitches. Also, make sure top and bobbin tensions are not too tight. Underlay stitches are popping outside of the columns: This can be caused by various reasons, including loose top tension or the stitch length might be a little too long or the satin stitches are sewing too narrow. A stronger foundation can help eliminate the problem; if you have used one sheet of tearaway , try two sheets, or change to a heavier weight of tearaway or a stronger type of stabilizer like a cutaway. An adhesive type of stabilizer along with a sheet of nonadhesive works well, and if the fabric requires, a water soluble topping might be necessary . If editing is possible, decrease stitch length of underlay and increase column width of satin stitches. Seethru coverage of stitches: Density is too light; use a heavier/thicker thread weight. If you are using a 40 WT switch to a 30 WT (the higher the number , the thinner the thread). Decreasing the size of the entire design will increase the density so that may also be an option. Or try laying down a piece of fabric or stabilizer over the affected area of a color close to the thread color prior to that section sewing; stop the machine, trim up to the appliquéd area, and then start the machine again. Hard, heavy coverage of stitches: Density is too thick; switch to a lighter/thinner thread weight. The design can also be size without globally increasing the stitch count. increased in Fabric puckering and buckling around the outside of the design: The density is too thick and/or the stitch length is too short for the fabric type. Try increasing the size of the design 1015%. An adhesive type of stabilizer for backing will also create a strong foundation that will help eliminate much of the stress on the surrounding fabric; use when stitching on knits along with a sheet of polymesh cutaway for best results. Thread is bunching up into a knotted mass below the hooped item: This problem is commonly referred to as a “bird’ s nest” or “birdnesting” and it is most often caused by the thread traveling in the wrong path; check that the machine is threaded correctly . It is also sometimes due to a damaged or dull needle; change the needle. And occasionally birdnesting can be caused by low humidity , because thread needs moisture; raise the room humidity up to at least 2530% by running a humidifier or vaporizer. The top stitches are looping and loose: The needle is damaged, dull or the wrong size for the job; change the needle. Also check top and bobbin tension and be sure that the bobbin is not empty and that it’ s set into the machine correctly. Bobbin thread is pulling through and showing at each side of top stitches: Clean the bobbin area. A buildup of lint in the bobbin case or other areas of the thread path will cause inconsistent tension. Also check that top tension is not too tight and bottom tension is not too loose by examining the backside of embroidery. In general, the best tension will show about a third of bobbin coverage at the center of a column with an equal amount of top stitches at each side. Top thread is stitching columns much too narrow, pulling very tight stitches of bobbin to the top. The top tension is too tight. Check the top thread to be sure the machine is threaded correctly and make sure all areas of the thread path are lint free. The tiny lettering isn’t legible and other small details aren’t clear: Switch that particular color to a 50 WT or 60 WT thread and use a smaller size needle. The thinner thread weight with a smaller needle will allow for more clarity and present fewer possibilities of thread breaks when stitching tiny details. Tiny holes are occurring in the fabric near the stitches: Sometimes this happens when density is too thick in compact areas, such as around curves or corners; increase the design size slightly or switch to a lighter weight thread. As well, cuts in fabric occur when a sharp point needle is used on knits or other vulnerable fabric; switch to a ball point. https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/emb_learning/article/1 165/gettingstartedpart2troubleshootingbadembroidery .aspx 2/4
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