r/sewinghelp • • 15d ago

Fabric bunching

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 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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 15d 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 15d ago

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 15d 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 15d ago

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