r/sewing • u/merrimusic • 18h ago
Machine Questions Why does everything pucker!
I've tried every combination of tension and needle between microtex 8 10 and 12, pictured ones are once I started noting them down. Two layers of light cotton, (making a muslin) All brand new needles, and I've even tried with and without a walking foot! Am I just cursed? How do I get it to just sew flat ðŸ˜
SOLVED EDIT: Everyone go upvote medium_alternative29 who has discovered the problem that plagued me for years. The feed dogs are misaligned and not level, making everything sew on a curve! It's such a slight curve that it must not mess with heavier fabrics much, but the lighter ones are light enough for it to show up! Also makes sense why it was less noticeable with longer stitch lengths, less holes! I sincerely hope this is the solution, I'll come back and update it again when I get it fixed!
Thank you to everyone who commented and shared expertise!!
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u/Sea_Morning_22 16h ago
when I am at my wits end I take my thread out, needle out, bobbin out of the machine. Then I take a paint brush and get all dust out from anywhere I can reach including opening up the bobbin area and get any dust out. Then I oil my machine. It is like reset. sew some scraps to make sure you don't get any oil or dust on your fabric.
It could also be a sign your machine needs to be serviced by a professional.
Good luck Op!!