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Suzy
Thanks for the reply. I am slowly learning things and the help here is wonderful
One day I hope to be an accomplished operator/trimmer.

Thanks and keeping the head to grindstone.

Jerry in NJ

Hello all nice experienced and knowledgable operators and trimmers:

If I use a #69 thread for the top thread should I use a smaller size in the bobbin?
I am supposed to use a left twist on the top for this machine but the twist
does not matter in the bottom according to the manual.

Thanks.
Jerry in NJ

Hello tejas;

Yes, I think you hit the nail on the head. I found my magnifier glass and saw that the needles the operator sent with the machine were two different sizes. I did not know this nor do I remember the operator telling me. One qroup was a
16 the other an  18.
this was driving me nuts. I think what I may have done was mixed up the two and confused myself and got the machine
out of kilter. So I am working overtime this weekend and may not get back to this till next week.
When I am successful I will post as I think the material needs the 18.
I did find a posting that cleared up the numbering system for me.
Thanks All!!

Hello All!!

Wow, I am humbled by the responses. As you may see, I am completely new to this. June, thank you very much for
that explanation. I do have #69 thread and the size of the needle is what was given to me when I purchased the machine.
My next question to all..... do you have any links that I may view,read or books to buy or DVS's that can help me learn this type machine? June, I am doing some heavy material for the my church meaning it is close to the weight of the drapes that the young lady who sold me the machine was using. So I will check the number of the needle.
I am completely grateful to all here.

Jerry in NJ

The link below is to a trouble-shooting chart that lists 15 causes and solutions for knots on the underside of the fabric.

http://designer-entrepreneurs.com/blog/illustrations/sewing_troubleshooting_chart.pdf

Tejas- am at work right now and had to quickly go throught the chart. Fabulous and thank you for that.
will print that this weekend and check through it. Have a terrific day.
Jerry in NJ

Thanks for the replies.
The machine calls for a 16x257 and that is what the previous operator gave me with the machine.

The link that Tejas attached is fabulous and will check the solutions. The underside is looping and I saw that with
the test strips I am doing. This machine with a proper V-belt is unbelievable. It has much better control now.
Even though it is a clutch motor and I am getting it adjusted and acclimated to it, it is a joy to operate.
Just a terrific operating curve of learning now.
Thanks for the information.

Jerry in NJ.

Hello All:

I am trying to figure out if the tension discs on my Consew 105 are shot or not. I do not know the age of the machine and if
being it was an industrial use machine if they have ever been changed.
I can control the stitching on light maerials but if I use it on material for heavy drapes then it seems to go haywire.
The bottom stitch knots and wads very badly no matter what the tension pressure is on the upper adjustment.
Please, anyone's knowledge and experience will be greatly appreciated.

Jerry in NJ

I have a Consew 105 that was doing the same thing. I had the stitch length too long for the material
I was trying to sew. I was sewing vinyl and trying to do it at 4-5tpi. Machine liked 8-10 tpi.
Hope this helps'
Jerry in NJ

JuneC
Thanks for your reply. I will look for the information.

All the help here is appreciated. Counting my fingers every time I make a seam.

Sofadoc:
Thanks for the welcome. Yes, trimming for my autos is what I plan for the short term.
The person I bought the machine from did tell me the Consew was for mainly fabric.
I did some experimenting with light weight vinyl and it will do what I want.
Now a walking foot is way down the road. As far as doing leather that is not in
my immediate plans.  So here I am practicing seams and fabric. I do have a cushion
I have to sew using fabric of the church secretaries choice once they found out I purchased the
machine.  Yep, label on machine says 16x257 needle.
Thanks for the replies.

Gentle people:
I am brand new to trimming. Just purchased an older but good shape machine, consew 105
and just starting to practice sewing seams, etc. Where may I find information as to
what needles  I may use on this machine? On the front the machine has a tag stating 16-257 needle?
Other than ball point for fabrics, is this a standard needle?
I am looking at retirement in 18 months due to health issues that won't allow me to stay in
my trade which I have been in in for 38 years. Looking to possibly learn enough to keep busy
and replace my trade.
Thanks Jerry in NJ