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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 17, 2007, 11:53 AM
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When using the regulator does the speed really matter? I was told it was independent of speed. I was told what mattered was what ever you set. Example 10 or 12 which is supposes to represent the distance between the stitches. If I am correct that means it should have 10 or 12 spacing per inch in the stitches? If you speed up a little or slow down a little it should still hold the same length. Please let me know So I understand the concept. If so then my next question would be - If the beeper is set to ON Is the beeper suppose to go on if you are going to fast or to slow for the selected stitch length 10 or 12? Appreciate your help |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 18, 2007, 7:56 PM
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When you turn on the stitch regulator, the MY SPEED does not come into play at all with the stitching. The 10, 11, 12 is the amount of stitches per inch. If you have the stitch regulator on and you hear a beep, then you are moving the machine head too fast. Mine does not beep if I am going to slow. Even if you set your stitch length to a higer number, if you move the machine head too fast, you will still hear a beep. Hope this helps. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 20, 2007, 6:56 PM
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| thank you for your comments. I have never been able to hear a beep is that unusual? I know I move fast at times. I am trying to slow down. Is there a way to check to see if the beeper is working? thanks so much for your help. If you can help me know how to test if the beeper is working that would be great. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 21, 2007, 9:03 AM
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| I've never heard a beep. I think my machine makes too much noise to hear a beep. From all the things I've read, there must be a great deal of differences in the noise that each machine makes. Some must be a lot quieter than others because I've read that people put on music and sew away. My music would have to be quite loud to cover the noise that the machine makes. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 21, 2007, 1:45 PM
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I, too, have the SR. Since using Betsy on a more regular basis, I learned her sounds, and now able to use the SR without irregular stitches or thread breakage, and knowing when there is bulk seams. I've been using the SR more now than manual. Hope everything works out for everyone. Cathie |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 29, 2007, 9:03 AM
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| I was disappointed that I couldn't get comfortable with my stitch regulator and my beeper was very annoying because I was moving too fast most of the time, so I was going to stop using the SR. My dealer told me to set the SR down to 10 spi and it's worked like magic! Now I'm having fun getting to know my baby and we're havin' fun practice, practice, practicing. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Sept. 29, 2007, 10:16 AM
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| I would never have thought of setting the stitch length down. I set my stitch length to 13 and the regulator started running much smoother. I can do greater detail work. Think I'll see what happens if I got the other way with it. Thanks for the tip! |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Oct. 1, 2007, 2:49 PM
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Thank you for all the comments. You have been wonderful.:-). I have never heard the beep and handiquilter e-mail hasn't replied. I purchased the DVD collection and the collection is wonderful. I am doing much better with the 10spi as well. If anyone can tell me the best way to test the beeper that would be wonderful. My machine is not that loud and my husband stands there to listen. No beep at various speeds. thanks again |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Oct. 2, 2007, 6:59 AM
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| you have to go to the menu and set your beep to work... did you do that? I haven't heard my beep either, but I have it set, and my stitches aren't very "regular" even with the SR =( Yesterday, I set it to the 10 spi so I will look over what I worked on and see how it looks... |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Oct. 9, 2007, 7:09 PM
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| Thank you monekeymomquilts. I do have it set. I hope the 10spi is working. I am doing much better now. Still haven't heard the beep. I am considering taking the class from handiquilter. Did you take that class? |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Oct. 10, 2007, 7:51 AM
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| I haven't taken a class. My dealer is 2 hours away at least. I am hoping to be able to take a class at some point. I did get the 3 DVDs and they are a great help. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Oct. 24, 2007, 6:37 PM
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I am glad to hear I am not the only one with issues regarding the stitch regulator. I find even though the stitch is set, ie 10, or 12 the stitches do not appear to be the same. I try moving slow, medium or fast and the same thing happens. I will try setting the length to 13 and see what happens. I do find when I turn off the SR and use manual speed, I find myself more regimented with the speed. Oh, I have not hear the "beep" either. Will look at the set-up and see what happens. Thanks for the comments. Abby |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Jan. 14, 2008, 12:47 PM
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| My machine when you turn it on says, features are not programmed. There was no USB and no instructions either. The handiquilter people are going to send them to me. I decided well then maybe I can just do regulator mode but my machine doesnt let me select that mode even though I can see it just can't move to it to use it. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Jan. 14, 2008, 1:09 PM
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| I noticed that monkeymomquilts mentioned getting 3 DVD's? Did these come with the unit or an additional purchase? |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: Jan. 14, 2008, 10:55 PM
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| They are an extra purchase. They are available from Handiquilter, or Baysidequilting.com and probably some other places. They are wonderful. |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: May 18, 2008, 6:54 PM
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| I've been able to do several small lap quilts in a short period of time, for some consistent practice; and found that when I have the stitch regulator on, my thread breaks. I suspect I go to fast. Anyway, I turned off the SR and sewed in manual mode and find that I have virtually no thread breakage. With practice, my stitch length has become more consistent but I'm thinking I should be able to get the SR to do a good job, too. Has anyone else found this to be true? |
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Stitch regulator
Posted: May 19, 2008, 9:14 AM
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I use my stitch regulator almost all of the time. My stitch length is ruled by the size of thread I am using. If I'm using a thin thread like MaxiLock or Signature serger thread I usually set my stitch length around 12 or 13 without any problems from my regulator. Regarding thread breakage, I turn my needle just a hair to the right, just enough to set the eye of the needle off center and that will usually take care of any thread breakage or shredding. If I still get breakage after that, then I clean out my tension disks. I use unwaxed dental tape, length of about 18 to 20 inches, tie knots in it about every 1 1/2 inches, and pull that thru my tension disks. This will usually pull out any lint or threads that may be trapped in there. If I turn the regulator off, the machine does run much smoother. I have found this to be true in any longarm machine that has stitch regulation. My only problem when stitching without the regulator is curves. I want to take the curves to fast resulting in "eyelash stitches" on the back of my work. If I am doing some intricate work like feathers or pebbles I use the stitch regulator. I hope this information helps. |
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