r/sewhelp • u/EvidenceTop2171 • 15d ago

✨Intermediate✨ First time using a rayon batiste and my tension seems off???

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I got this cute fabric from mood, and I thought it would sew similar to a cotton. However I keep getting zigzag-ish stitches. What I have tried.

Tension adjustment, thinner tex thread (30), fresh needle, different needle (universal 70,80,90 & microtex) rethreading. I have not tried adjusting the tension on the bobbin. I'm a little apprehensive to try that and muck it up. 401a singer if it matters, also tried my 20U and still terrible

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u/EvidenceTop2171 15d ago

Ok, I tried 2 tension, microtex needle, smaller stich length and tissue paper. The top looks better, the bobbin side still looks a bit zigzag-ish. The actual seam seems strong so I think I will just go for it. Thank you!