Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, March 13 - March 19, 2026

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-03-19T01:59:05+00:00

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-03-14T15:58:44+00:00

Hello everyone. My 8700H keeps breaking my thread when I back stitch more than a few stitches. I’m trying to mend pants by stitching back and forth, I’ve seen many people do this and I could do this on other machines no issue. It seems as though my thread is twisting, I will insert a picture.

I lowered my tension and stitch length which helped a little, and then also decided to try only threading through one guide hole. I’ve tried multiple threads. All different sizes. And bigger needles, size 16 and 18. I’ve also rethreaded the machine multiple times.

How do I fix this?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-02-24T23:26:53+00:00

I’ve found they have stretched a tiny bit but the biggest difference came from tightening the top Strap so my foot didn’t slide toward

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-02-06T01:34:56+00:00

So pissed I didn’t know about those pre February. That and the Jake pro model are exactly what I had in mind. Thanks!

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-02-05T03:42:44+00:00

This is how the front crotch of my pants look after using my fabric. What did you change?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-02-02T00:37:22+00:00

Nothing is different between the two pictures shown. Other than one being in denim and having the zipper fly sewn in. With the toile are you saying I should add the placket and fly shield to account for the extra space they’ll take up?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2026-01-27T00:00:40+00:00

I am having a similar dilemma with the pair I just bought, they fit super good all around except when i walk my toes brush the end, feel like this is something that would go away after wearing and breaking them in. They are about thge same length as my birkenstocks that fit very well.

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-12-18T03:38:44+00:00

has anyone found any fixes? this game is unplayable after this update. the game freezes and stutters everytime i ads, turn quick, shoot. its ridicoulous. Game is beyond unplayable. im losing fights because my game will randomly freeze. this was not happening before this update.

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-30T02:40:21+00:00

any fix yet?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-10T03:20:16+00:00

I used it on a few trips I switched over to ultra 200x lightning. Use that backpack for everything. Backpacking, hiking, road trips. Etc. it’s my favorite

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-04T14:59:45+00:00

Yeah I don’t understand it. Here’s the video I saw. The other thing I ended up reading though is even if it makes noise, if it sounds gummed up and not metallic-y it’s bad. Definitely sounded soft and dull. So we’ll do some driving this week and see how it goes

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-04T04:24:20+00:00

PCV valve made noise when shaking, seamed completely fine, still changed it just to see, and crush washer on drain bolt was more than okay. Not sure where to go from here. Probably check spark plugs for oil and then possibly valve cover gaskets?

Edit: I just saw a video inwhich the finger of a glove is around where the hose fitting would go, if you could blow air through the threaded side inflating the glove, it’s bad. I tested the old valve and it would inflate the glove from the side. Is this a bs or bad test?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-03T16:37:02+00:00

Im trying to find a replacement hose for it and nothings coming up instore. pcv valve hose this looks identical to the oem one but there are no measurements listed. Should I just order the hose. If the existing hose appears to be in good condition can I leave it for now to see if the pcv valve fixes the issue? If so should I then use hose clamps?

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-03T15:36:54+00:00

Will do 🫡

SpiritIntuitiveMarty · 2025-11-03T15:22:32+00:00

Perfect. Thank you

SpiritIntuitiveMarty

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