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Needle hitting stitch plate QE4

Lowena

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #15 on: April 25, 2021, 19:30:19 PM »
Thank you.
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Iminei

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #16 on: April 26, 2021, 07:42:55 AM »
@Lowena  .... Im now looking forward to the lil stitch sampler showing all the different positions stitched from a drawn line you will be producing!   :devil:
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Lowena

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #17 on: April 26, 2021, 09:55:17 AM »
Done it, checked it, binned it.
I only use....foot J, stitch 30 , fabric edge lined up with plastic inset.
Seems to work for 1/4" seam
Triumph of hope over experience :D

annieeg

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2021, 11:14:33 AM »
Just to say that I have changed the needle and the problem seems to be resolved.  I did several test runs of different stitches without a problem :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

sewmuchmore

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2021, 09:46:33 AM »
@annieeg just check your needle plate hasn't suffered any damage as a result of the needle hitting it. Even the slightest scratch around the needle hole (if that the right term) could cause problems with thread braking.
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet

HenriettaMaria

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2021, 09:49:37 AM »
@annieeg just check your needle plate hasn't suffered any damage as a result of the needle hitting it. Even the slightest scratch around the needle hole (if that the right term) could cause problems with thread braking.

On my old machine I had to replace the entire needle plate because of exactly that problem - it just shredded thread!

annieeg

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2021, 09:56:26 AM »
@sewmuchmore @HenriettaMaria
Thanks again for your input.  As I say I've used the machine for a few hours since changing the needle and have had no breakage problems. 
I'm thinking of  putting this machine up for sale at a competitive price to reflect the thread cutter not functioning and the potential need to replace the stitch plate and am  mulling it over.  I don't quilt much and really don't need a larger machine. :thinking: :thinking:

sewmuchmore

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2021, 10:13:55 AM »
@annieeg did you try putting a new blade in the tread cutter.?
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet

annieeg

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2021, 10:17:56 AM »
@annieeg did you try putting a new blade in the tread cutter.?
No, I didn't - I'm too intimidated by the thought of it :scream:

sewmuchmore

Re: Needle hitting stitch plate QE4
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2021, 15:01:26 PM »
No, I didn't - I'm too intimidated by the thought of it :scream:
It is literally a 1 minute job and you will be surprised what a difference a new blade will make. Or even just clean it. Watch this and you will see how easy it is.
It's not easy being this perfekt

Janet