Comments on: my Juki and me http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:34:05 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: WyoCarol http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-367284 WyoCarol Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:51:10 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-367284 Ok Ladies I think I have another solution for the Juki TL-98Q Upper thread breakage. I just spent 7 hours unpicking the loopy thread on 4 rows of my quilt. I tried again and it did it again. so I got that scrap piece of quilt sandwich and started testing. (I was a machinest for 10 years and was gonna figure this crap out) I did all the typical things that have been suggested. 1-Check to see if it's threaded Right 2-Check the upper thread tension 3-Change the needle 4-Check the bobbin tension 5-Use silicon on a sponge and have the thread drag thru it. 6-??? #5 helped me figure out my problem. as your threading your machine... when you get to the last stationary loop before you go down to the loop on the needle shaft...... Mine was jumping out of that thing enuff that even tho it looked like it was threaded thru there is WASN"T!!!! so as you r going along it shreading itself on the out side and that where those dang loops on the under side come from.. then it just breaks. SOLUTION--- 1st I opened the door that covers the light and you can see a tiny screw that holds that particular loop in place. If you losen it just enuff you will notice it will swivel some. Mine was laying back against the body of the machine so I tipped it up as far as it would go and tightened it. Then I began to sew some more. Seamed to work and then WALLA out again. 2nd you know thos type of paper clips that are like jaws but if you flip their little handles over they will lay against your paper??? I got a tiny one of those and clipped it in such a way that the thread is untouched but it can't get out of that loop any more. Time to chage the thread? Remove the paper clip change the thread and put the clip back. Hows that!!! Need a picture email me at jamesie7@msn.com Carol Ok Ladies I think I have another solution for the Juki TL-98Q Upper thread breakage. I just spent 7 hours unpicking the loopy thread on 4 rows of my quilt. I tried again and it did it again. so I got that scrap piece of quilt sandwich and started testing. (I was a machinest for 10 years and was gonna figure this crap out) I did all the typical things that have been suggested.

1-Check to see if it's threaded Right

2-Check the upper thread tension

3-Change the needle

4-Check the bobbin tension

5-Use silicon on a sponge and have the thread drag thru it.

6-??? #5 helped me figure out my problem. as your threading your machine... when you get to the last stationary loop before you go down to the loop on the needle shaft...... Mine was jumping out of that thing enuff that even tho it looked like it was threaded thru there is WASN"T!!!! so as you r going along it shreading itself on the out side and that where those dang loops on the under side come from.. then it just breaks.

SOLUTION--- 1st I opened the door that covers the light and you can see a tiny screw that holds that particular loop in place. If you losen it just enuff you will notice it will swivel some. Mine was laying back against the body of the machine so I tipped it up as far as it would go and tightened it. Then I began to sew some more. Seamed to work and then WALLA out again.

2nd you know thos type of paper clips that are like jaws but if you flip their little handles over they will lay against your paper??? I got a tiny one of those and clipped it in such a way that the thread is untouched but it can't get out of that loop any more. Time to chage the thread? Remove the paper clip change the thread and put the clip back. Hows that!!! Need a picture email me at jamesie7@msn.com Carol

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-213896 Jennifer Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:39:05 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-213896 Thanks for writing about your Juki. I just purchased the same machine (called the 25-DX here in Japan) last week, and I am in love. I already wonder what I did without it. Thanks for writing about your Juki. I just purchased the same machine (called the 25-DX here in Japan) last week, and I am in love. I already wonder what I did without it.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-213661 megan Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:40:25 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-213661 Linda - I have not used the machine for quilting so I'm afraid I cannot diagnose. Are you using heavy weight needles? I use Denim needles when I know the fabric is going to be thick. Linda - I have not used the machine for quilting so I'm afraid I cannot diagnose. Are you using heavy weight needles? I use Denim needles when I know the fabric is going to be thick.

]]> By: Linda Conn http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-213632 Linda Conn Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:24:36 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-213632 Hi- I have a new Juki TL-98Q and am having a terrible time breaking needles. I am using a thick polyester batting. Could it be a problem with the batting? Or the type of thread? I broke at least 10 needles on my first quilt!! HELP!!!! Hi- I have a new Juki TL-98Q and am having a terrible time breaking needles. I am using a thick polyester batting. Could it be a problem with the batting? Or the type of thread? I broke at least 10 needles on my first quilt!! HELP!!!!

]]> By: Cinnamon http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-267 Cinnamon Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:11:17 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-267 I've managed to work around it, actually. Sometimes it would be nice, but I'm happy enough with the ability to smoothly go over tons of seams that I don't miss it too much. I have a serger that I bought at a yard sale that I need to get a manual for and overcome my fear of. I think that would be helpful for many things. I've managed to work around it, actually. Sometimes it would be nice, but I'm happy enough with the ability to smoothly go over tons of seams that I don't miss it too much.

I have a serger that I bought at a yard sale that I need to get a manual for and overcome my fear of. I think that would be helpful for many things.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-258 megan Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:53:56 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-258 Cinnamon - doing purses do you miss the free arm? I imagine you would need one more often than I would. Cinnamon - doing purses do you miss the free arm? I imagine you would need one more often than I would.

]]> By: Cinnamon http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Cinnamon Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:35:30 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-257 You are indeed the inspiration for the Juki purchase. Juki was a name I'd heard only associated with industrial machines and I was afraid that it would be too expensive to repair. I've had my Juki for almost three years now and with the amount of time that I've logged on the machine, I've been delighted and happy to never need repairs. I like that I can take it apart and clean it (it really isn't scary at all, just get a bowl for screws so you don't lose them. And I tell myself that I will be able to figure out what part needs to be fixed and replace it all by myself. Although I'm hoping that won't happen. And it took a while, but I can now hear when I'm about ready to run out of thread. Which is great for those top-stitching areas that I want to have on continuous line of thread for. I recommend this machine to anyone sewing heavy duty fabrics, or doing heavy sewing. You are indeed the inspiration for the Juki purchase. Juki was a name I'd heard only associated with industrial machines and I was afraid that it would be too expensive to repair. I've had my Juki for almost three years now and with the amount of time that I've logged on the machine, I've been delighted and happy to never need repairs. I like that I can take it apart and clean it (it really isn't scary at all, just get a bowl for screws so you don't lose them. And I tell myself that I will be able to figure out what part needs to be fixed and replace it all by myself. Although I'm hoping that won't happen.

And it took a while, but I can now hear when I'm about ready to run out of thread. Which is great for those top-stitching areas that I want to have on continuous line of thread for. I recommend this machine to anyone sewing heavy duty fabrics, or doing heavy sewing.

]]> By: kerflop http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-198 kerflop Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:35:49 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-198 Thank you very much for posting this, I've been combing the internet and asking my blog readers for advice as I'm ready to turn in my necchi. Thank you very much for posting this, I've been combing the internet and asking my blog readers for advice as I'm ready to turn in my necchi.

]]> By: laurel http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-100 laurel Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:11:11 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-100 My "vintage" Bernina 830 was a high school graduation present and while it is a great machine with many great features, the knee presser foot lifter is probably the one I appreciate the most. It's great to see that manufacturers of home machines are still making these - I've only seen them on the older Berninas. The importance of metal parts can't be overstated, either - I've dragged this baby back and forth across the country several times and it still works like a dream. My "vintage" Bernina 830 was a high school graduation present and while it is a great machine with many great features, the knee presser foot lifter is probably the one I appreciate the most. It's great to see that manufacturers of home machines are still making these - I've only seen them on the older Berninas. The importance of metal parts can't be overstated, either - I've dragged this baby back and forth across the country several times and it still works like a dream.

]]> By: Anita http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Anita Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:09:54 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-99 I've heard it called a light industrial machine - it sews 3 times faster than other home sewing machines. I have the Brother equivalant and love it! And there now are other brands coming out with similar types of machines. I've heard it called a light industrial machine - it sews 3 times faster than other home sewing machines. I have the Brother equivalant and love it! And there now are other brands coming out with similar types of machines.

]]> By: Naik’s News » Sewing machine roundup http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Naik’s News » Sewing machine roundup Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:25:24 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-93 [...] I’m hoping to get sewing lessons this Christmas. First I need a sewing machine. For the last couple of weeks, the CRAFT magazine blog has been reviewing entry level machines. I have a Juki TL-98E, it’s a straight stitch machine usually marketed towards quilters. I bought when I was starting The Organized Knitter for purely practical reasons - knee presser foot lift, extra wide and tall area under the arm, a very large removable working surface, and mostly metal body and parts. I got to use a lot of industrial machines in college and trusted the brand. Because it is a straight stitch machine it is very fast and strong, and I have not missed zig zag or decorative stitches yet. I’ve used it nearly every day for about three years and have had no troubles, which makes me very happy. The only disadvantage is the lack of a free arm which would be nice to have when doing things such as hemming cuffs. — Megan Reardon of Not Martha [...] [...] I’m hoping to get sewing lessons this Christmas. First I need a sewing machine. For the last couple of weeks, the CRAFT magazine blog has been reviewing entry level machines. I have a Juki TL-98E, it’s a straight stitch machine usually marketed towards quilters. I bought when I was starting The Organized Knitter for purely practical reasons - knee presser foot lift, extra wide and tall area under the arm, a very large removable working surface, and mostly metal body and parts. I got to use a lot of industrial machines in college and trusted the brand. Because it is a straight stitch machine it is very fast and strong, and I have not missed zig zag or decorative stitches yet. I’ve used it nearly every day for about three years and have had no troubles, which makes me very happy. The only disadvantage is the lack of a free arm which would be nice to have when doing things such as hemming cuffs. — Megan Reardon of Not Martha [...]

]]> By: RR Anderson http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-89 RR Anderson Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:45:31 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-89 I found my wife a nice little Pfaff creative 14** on craigslist. This machine was recommended to us by death-portrait quilting superstar Deidre Scherer. My wife taught me how to sew on it too, she thinks the Pfaff kicks ass. I found my wife a nice little Pfaff creative 14** on craigslist. This machine was recommended to us by death-portrait quilting superstar Deidre Scherer. My wife taught me how to sew on it too, she thinks the Pfaff kicks ass.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Sarah Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:44:21 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-87 I have a Brother CS-8150 that I bought from Wal-Mart for about $300. I love it and use it all the time. The only problem I've encountered is the automatic needle threader doesn't work anymore. I can get it fixed but don't want to part with my machine for very long! It also took a while to figure out how to wind the bobbin thread but I've now got it figured out. Threading the machine is a cinch and it has a lot of stitch functions which I take advantage of. I bought the Brother because I read somewhere that Brother makes the computer innards for the Bernina machines. I have a Brother CS-8150 that I bought from Wal-Mart for about $300. I love it and use it all the time. The only problem I've encountered is the automatic needle threader doesn't work anymore. I can get it fixed but don't want to part with my machine for very long! It also took a while to figure out how to wind the bobbin thread but I've now got it figured out. Threading the machine is a cinch and it has a lot of stitch functions which I take advantage of.

I bought the Brother because I read somewhere that Brother makes the computer innards for the Bernina machines.

]]> By: Dr. B. http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Dr. B. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:06:53 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archive/2006/12/05/my-juki-and-me/#comment-81 This is great, great, GREAT! Hearing from other people what they use/like is key! Thank you so much for posting this. This is great, great, GREAT! Hearing from other people what they use/like is key! Thank you so much for posting this.

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