Hi Tristan,

Thanks for posting photos of what is going on. I've seen this before.

It looks to me like your thread is shredding either in the bobbin area or as it goes into the needle. I suggest changing your needle to a new sharp one. Check the throat plate for any burrs or rough edges. A rough spot can wear on the thread as it passes, causing it to shred. Needle breaks can cause rough edges and burrs in this area. There may be a burr or rough edge on the bobbin case or somewhere in the bobbin area. Change the bobbin case, if you can.

Hi Kirsten,

I tried replacing the needle, as well as looking for burs or rough edges. There were a few which I sanded down and polished up, however that didn't seem to fix the issue. I also had a spare bobbin case which I replaced yet I'm still having this issue. I've tried loosening and tightening the upper thread tension again. Loosening seems to worsen the problem, and tightening breaks the upper thread.

Any ideas as to what is going on? It looks as if the bobbin thread is not being pulled/tightened so the upper thread is placing loosely.

Thanks.

Well, it is possible to right no bin case tension. What type of machine do you have?

We're currently using a Brother Pe770!

I see. I think we've already been over bobbin tension. It might not hurt to check that as well. However, it would make sense that the bobbin would not be pulled sufficiently if the upper thread is shredding and not coming through the needle properly to pick up the bobbin. It might be time to have a technician go over it to find any burrs or stray threads that we've missed.

Yes, bobbin tension seems to be fine, and we've continuously adjusted to see if it fixes anything but it doesn't. We've smoothed any burrs that we've found. Right now, it seems like the needle is re-grabbing the thread as it goes through the fabric, causing it to loop back into the needle hold. But we're also struggling with the upper thread shredding almost immediately now. We're gonna take your advise and get it sent in for repairs soon.

Thanks for your help!

You're welcome, Tristan. I hope this gets it back in working order for you.

Hi Tristan,

The fact that the bobbin kind of randomly pops up seems to point to a random issue I'm thinking of a stray thread in the upper thread path, that moves and doesn't always cause the issue.

You might track results while varying the weight of bobbin you are using, and the brand as well. Some folks swear their machines only like a certain brand of bobbin. Make sure the bobbin is the right size (height as well as diameter).

bobbin case: there's a good video by Vince Arcuri on getting the bobbin case tension just right, rather than loosening, tightening, and not being sure if it's right or not. If you haven't seen that, check it out.

You will need to increase the design pull for this. Then you will also need to arrange the underlay in the tatami fill. The first underlay will have to be doted run on the edges of the tatami. Then 2nd underlay put lightly tatami just like the net.

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This looks likes result of pull to me. The fabric and the thread pull against each other. That's normal. in creating a design you can compensate it for it by slightly overlapping the two areas or by adjusting the direction of the Stitches.

In embroidery you can help by adding a layer of stabilizer. Try using a cutaway and at least a medium-weight cutaway.

I added compensation and it fixed the problem! Thank you so much!

Great vwork! I am glad it helped.

Hi, Maureen. Welcome back to the world of embroidery. I'd recommend contacting your software's manufacturer for assistance in seeing if you can get your old software back up and running. If you need a recommendation of new software, we can recommend Embrilliance Essentials to you, which we sell here at Embroidery.com.

Best wishes with everything and please let us know if we can clarify anything on this.

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Hi Victoria,

You're right, dealing with garment fabric around the hoop is a bit of an issue, but you'll learn to work around it. Sometimes you can use binder clips to help hold the fabric together, sometimes you just have to sit by the machine, hold the fabric, and/or keep an eye on it.
Here's a video that shows you how to hoop a t-shirt:

Here's a tutorial that shows attaching the hoop to the machine:

I hope these are helpful to you!

Hi Maria,

Thanks for including a photo. As you mentioned, your results are better with larger letters. Lettering has limitations in thread. In print we can to super duper tiny, but in thread, our medium itself has more bulk, so we need to use larger lettering. What you have there on the bottom line does look very very small, and my guess is that the size itself is the main problem.

In your PE-Design, measure the width of a column in the lettering. If the column width is less than one millimeter, it's too small, and should be done in a running stitch, if at all. If you want to do lettering in a running stitch, you probably get to digitize manually, so my recommendation to you as you are beginning, is to stick to larger lettering. The column width limitation applies to all parts of the lettering, including serifs. In the upper lettering, for instance, there are serifs on the letters. If those columns are less than a milimeter, increase the size of the lettering before stitching out. You might consider switching to a different, non-serif font for some lettering projects, since this frees you up from concern over those generally smaller letter parts.

Another thing that will improve your results is to stabilize more. As a general rule, if an item is to be worn, you will use a cut away stabilizer. Since you're working on t-shirts, cut-away stabilizer is advised. You can use this in combination with the iron on stabilizer, if you would like. It will improve the look and the durability of your finished piece.

Yes, as the other members have told you, it's due to the fact that the light, thin fabric of the shirt has been pulled together by the dense stitching. Sadly, there aren't many ways to avoid it on thinner fabrics....

Katelyn, sometimes it just happens - especially with heavier designs, with a large stitch count. Also thin and/or delicate fabric can't support the dense stitching. So Kirsten is right, must be the shirt -from your preview it looks like a very light cotton.

Hi Katelyn,

It looks like something has shrunk or pulled in a little in washing -- probably the shirt.. Woolen pressing mats can be great for reducing the wrinkle effect after washing.

Hi, Nikki. Welcome to the world of embroidery! Regarding digitizing, we'd probably recommend comparing a few companies' rates. Here's some information on the companies we recommend:

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Hi, Ardell. How can we help you on this? What problem are you having with this hoodie/jacket?

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It surely is a world into itself, Ardell. Please let us know if we can help you navigate any of the in's and out's.

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nice jacket.

Yes This is definitely Embroidery Digitizing, This Is basically Applique Embroidery Digitizing which is used in clothing, I recently hired a Digitizing company (SBS Digit) for applique digitizing, they are good at their work.

Not seeing it closeup, Lorelei, I would guess it is either screen-printed or machine embroidery. If embroidery, it looks like an applique design. If you need suggestions of an embroiderer, follow this link and look under the section "Embroidery Companies' Sites."

https://www.embroidery.com/help.ec?docid=264

Best wishes!

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Hi Allie,

For cutaway, I suggest cutting in kind of a soft oval shape, or following the shape of the design, just a cm or two away from the edge of the stitches. Then I would put something over it to soften the back, like Floriani's Dream Weave: http://embroidery.com/product.ec?productsetID=2016...
I also suggest that you have a look at Hemingworth's hot water washaway stabilizer. It is stronger than tear away, and with two layers, you will have the stability your design needs, and you can use hot water on a sponge to "cut" it out, even if you don't want to launder the onesie.
http://embroidery.com/product.ec?productsetID=9009...

Thanks, for the feedback, Stuart.

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Glad to have you here, Penny!

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Hi, Haley. A method we've done to attach patches is using a patch glue, which is available in most craft stores. One we've seen in our local stores is called "Patch Attach."

Follow the package instructions if you use some other product. If you're using Patch Attach, you'll want to apply the glue around the entire back edge of the patch. Allow the glue to dry the recommended time, then align the patch back on the body suit and cover with a pressing cloth. Press the patch with a hot, dry iron for 60 seconds. Then press the opposite side of the body suit for 30 seconds to make sure you have a strong bond.

You can also sew the patch onto the garment by hand or machine, which would skip the step of adhesive altogether.

~Heather
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