The sewing machine

[The Wizard of BC]

Hey, I found you a manual for your machine.

look at http://www.sew4less.com/product_deta...?ProductID=523

New Home/Janome model 571R Prod. no. 523

$14.95 usd

over the web or call toll free (866)739-4537 8am till 5pm CST

[berserkbishop]

Hey, I found you a manual for your machine.

look at http://www.sew4less.com/product_deta...?ProductID=523

New Home/Janome model 571R Prod. no. 523

$14.95 usd

over the web or call toll free (866)739-4537 8am till 5pm CST

Wahoo! Finally, I had looked everywhere. Thanks Steve, I just ordered it. Lets post-pone our phone conference until it gets here. With a manual I think I can clear up a lot of the problems.

BB

[Tahshar]

Okay, a couple of things which I hope will help, I know they are so basic that in a week you will do them automatically, but.. you have to start the habits correctly or face a very rough time. I was a lost cause until I found that "old guy" who had been at it forever and my "new" 1954 Kenmore machine.

First, get the chart and make sure you have the thing threaded correctly. Check the thread path when you start and stop, some machines are better at keeping it where it belongs than others.

Second, always use your hand to start the flywheel moving. This avoids the "jackrabbit" starts which occur when the motor has to start the motion. Remember to hand position the needle to the top before starting each new stitch so that the machine is consistently working in full cycles.

Third, inspite of advice otherwise, invest in two types of specialty needles "leather" needles <wierd looking cutting point on them> and "denim" or "jeans" needles <very sharp with a long taper for many layers of heavy fabric>. Some folks may tell you that "universal" or "heavy duty" needles will work, I found the specialty ones worked a LOT better.

Lastly, practice, play, practice some more, and then some more. The more time you spend making consistantly perfect stitches.. the better. Thomas Eddison tried over 2000 times to make the light bulb before he got it right.
He discovered over 2000 ways NOT to do it. All he needed was ONE right way. Hope this helps, keep at it and PM me if I can help in any way.

Best of luck with it.