http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#2abf65e7-6832-45b7-a499-73fe08c9aaa1 you might need a ball point needle for knits . . . Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:22:37 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#2abf65e7-6832-45b7-a499-73fe08c9aaa1 Artistpriestess 2008-07-09T21:22:37Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#c01cece9-8cc4-4ce0-8f1e-f0dd6b65d33c What size & type of needle are you using? Have you tried changing it out for a brand new one? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:07:38 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#c01cece9-8cc4-4ce0-8f1e-f0dd6b65d33c Bellatrix 2008-07-09T04:07:38Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#9fee231b-3256-4f82-ac20-33e478a87dcf Maybe one of you crafty mamas can help me out- I'm using fabric from an old skirt to make bloomers, but my machine doesn't seem to want to stitch this particular material. The bottom thread is not coming through and pulling the top thread down, so no stitches are being made even though the sewing machine purrs along like it's doin just fine. It is not having a problem sewing other fabrics. This fabric is stretchy and a little plastic-y, but still pretty thin. I've tried changing the length and width of the stitches, and the thread tension. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:47:56 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/bb7a1a50-e700-43a8-8726-32b0acd9d45a#9fee231b-3256-4f82-ac20-33e478a87dcf Ali 2008-07-08T22:47:56Z