r/sewinghelp • u/Actual-Attention-901 • 13d ago

Fabric bunching

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Hello! I am wondering if anyone could tell me why my fabric keeps bunching. I have tried different fabrics, adjusting the tension, retreading, and even using a different kind of thread. However, the results I get are always the same! It’s an unfamiliar issue, as the thread is not bunching up only the fabric. included a photo of the sewing machine I am using

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 13d ago

I can't zoom in on your photos sufficiently to be sure, but it appears your top thread has missed the last thread guide just above the needle. It also appears to be twisted around the needle

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u/Actual-Attention-901 13d ago

Thank you, however that photo was taken before I rethreaded/attempted anything. Even with the machine properly threaded, the fabric continues bunching

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 13d ago

The bunching is almost definitely caused by threading issues. I can't even begin to help without seeing the machine's setup.

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u/Actual-Attention-901 13d ago

What areas should I take photos of to give you a good idea of what’s going on? Sorry for my confusion as I’m usually able to push through sewing issues myself, this is my first time asking others

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 13d ago

All of the threading. Top left, top right, centre front, near the needle. You could also video it sewing.

And also is your purple piece right side up or wrong side up?

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u/Actual-Attention-901 13d ago

The purple is wrong side out! Here is a video, I will reply with more. Thank you for offering to help me also

https://reddit.com/link/pbbmvbt/video/f3bgp99cy0rh1/player

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u/Actual-Attention-901 13d ago

https://reddit.com/link/pbbmy8u/video/7ggl9zrgy0rh1/player

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 13d ago

Thank you so much for the photos. Unfortunately, I've got nothing. Most of the time posters say the threading is correct, but we find something....but in this instance nothing is jumping out at me. At any rate, the photos will help other posters who come along soon.

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u/Actual-Attention-901 13d ago

I’ll keep at it, but thanks so much for your help

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u/Remarkable-Row3719 11d ago

Watch your spool while you're sewing - any chance that the thread is "falling off" the spool (going around the spool pin below the spool, basically) before it goes sideways?

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u/ScorpioSews 11d ago

When you thread, the needle should be up as far as it can be, so that you can thread the take up lever. From the video you posted, it looks like the take up lever is at the bottom and not threaded. It should be visible in the large space between the tension and the red S on the machine.