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    Hi, recently when I embroider on a plush (minky) material, 1) fabric gets pulled through the thread and 2) there like an outline of thread (almost like a zipper) around the border of some of the letters.

    We use the clamp system (those yellow clamps) and I always make sure it’s secure. The bobbin case has been cleaned. I changed the auto feed limit from 4 to 7...

    Anything else I should be doing. I’m really at a loss...

  • #2
    A water soluable topping to hold it down while you embroider on it works wonders.

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    • #3
      Many home embroiderers use a light 'knock down' stitch first to prevent problems like you describe. I always use a water soluble topping too.
      Marcelle Lewis
      http://embroideryavenue.com
      http://embroidery.gotop100.com

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Judy View Post
        A water soluable topping to hold it down while you embroider on it works wonders.
        Thanks! We actually always use water soluable solvy on this type of material...this is a fairly recent issue which is why I’m so lost...

        Could it be pulling the material too tight? Would that be a bobbin tension issue?

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        • #5
          When weird things happen I always start at bobbin, and tension in the hoop.

          A different bobbin or bobbin case may help;
          Adding a layer of backing (even water soluble, but most likely a tear away) may help.

          Is the minky tight enough in the clamp?

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          • #6
            I feel like it is tight enough. I use tear away already...had tension tested today on bobbin and its working well...not sure what else is happening...

            Originally posted by Judy View Post
            When weird things happen I always start at bobbin, and tension in the hoop.

            A different bobbin or bobbin case may help;
            Adding a layer of backing (even water soluble, but most likely a tear away) may help.

            Is the minky tight enough in the clamp?

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