tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post835566044024399646..comments2024-03-14T03:50:03.220-06:00Comments on Ultimate Sweater Machine: Trouble Shootingkriskrafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15909843489998811502noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-38684314078687763292022-04-17T20:36:01.021-06:002022-04-17T20:36:01.021-06:00It sounds as if maybe you are using a bulky yarn? ...It sounds as if maybe you are using a bulky yarn? Try a sport weight or baby sport weight.<br />Check for gunk (wax buildup/lint) on needles and in the carriage.<br />Don't give up!Petunia Mae Witherbottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385609105302285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-21272011865247769652022-04-17T20:30:20.315-06:002022-04-17T20:30:20.315-06:00No matter what I do it always jams. Flat surface, ...No matter what I do it always jams. Flat surface, wax, held down, not too tight, not holding the yarn, going slow and everything is right. It worked fine and now it get stuck every few inches. I'm so frustrated and I don't know what to doAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349134117975737385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-60323127351809597572022-03-10T17:40:57.735-07:002022-03-10T17:40:57.735-07:00Make sure your keyplate is inserted fully and your...Make sure your keyplate is inserted fully and your machine on a flat surface. I just started using the USM and didn't have a proper table, so my machine leaned forward a bit and the plate would come up so that would knock the stitches off.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074479211996538853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-76109204079602625952021-02-17T22:50:21.033-07:002021-02-17T22:50:21.033-07:00You might be able to buy one on ebay, the USM has ...You might be able to buy one on ebay, the USM has been discontinued, it seems that they are a hot item right now, people are hiking up the prices, but there are still some good deals out there.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929880936241283760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-20162761556840720952021-01-13T14:59:22.882-07:002021-01-13T14:59:22.882-07:00I HAVE THE SWEATER MACHINE. AFTER DOING A FEW ROW...I HAVE THE SWEATER MACHINE. AFTER DOING A FEW ROWS, WHICH COME OUT FINE, THE NEXT ROW THE KNITTING FALLS RIGHT OFF THE MACHINE. I TRIED EVERYTHING THE BOOK AND YOUR TROUBLSHOOTING SAID TO DO, AND THIS STILL HAPPENS. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779300495499341830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-49949072562005681852020-12-02T22:08:58.603-07:002020-12-02T22:08:58.603-07:00Weights. There needs to be tension on your fabric ...Weights. There needs to be tension on your fabric to allow stitches to form. terrydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252483716710583132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-2383111970619465182020-11-30T15:55:00.506-07:002020-11-30T15:55:00.506-07:00My husband gave me the USM a few years ago for my ...My husband gave me the USM a few years ago for my birthday. I have had nothing but trouble with it, doesn't catch, doesn't keep from dropping stitches, doesn't hardly move without catching on something on the carraige.... etc.... he paid over $250 at Joann Fabrics and not able to return or get any help. Don't waste your time. I'll stick with crochette, quilting, commercial sewing, tatting, etc...... KJtigerlilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18168931042071714685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-60168411665434383132020-11-12T23:13:34.630-07:002020-11-12T23:13:34.630-07:00Yessss!! Thank you!!Yessss!! Thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-90460254105066566302020-10-09T21:04:56.255-06:002020-10-09T21:04:56.255-06:00I just purchased a row counter for my Bond Incredi...I just purchased a row counter for my Bond Incredible Sweater machine. It turns out it needs a Row Counter Tripper Spring. Does anyone know where I can find one? Has anyone ever MADE one?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519462130309253372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-69607599287576241962020-05-29T07:18:32.210-06:002020-05-29T07:18:32.210-06:00That is the correct way it works. The wrong side ...That is the correct way it works. The wrong side shows as you work it. When I get anxious to see the right side I'll sit on the floor and crawl under the table to peek!Petunia Mae Witherbottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385609105302285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-90520988539690172732020-05-28T16:42:20.948-06:002020-05-28T16:42:20.948-06:00I just started using the USM, and my fabric is com...I just started using the USM, and my fabric is coming out with the wrong (purl) side facing me. Anyone have any idea why this is happening??Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767846695913647598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-53324190873169393292019-11-26T08:57:04.018-07:002019-11-26T08:57:04.018-07:00Hi, Unknown. They don't produce the machines ...Hi, Unknown. They don't produce the machines anymore. Kriskrafter is owner of this site and has the rights to the Bond items. Try messaging her (her name is at the top right of this page) and see if there is something she can do. Your second option, like Neville said, is to purchase a bed. Yard sales, thrift stores, Craigslist and ebay are good places to start.Petunia Mae Witherbottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385609105302285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-12205877912100309062019-11-26T06:28:09.312-07:002019-11-26T06:28:09.312-07:00I take it that it is the USM, and you are in Ameri...I take it that it is the USM, and you are in America ? You should be easily able to buy a spare carriage from an internet site.Nevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104578497953180104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-86613773969463394082019-10-24T07:37:05.281-06:002019-10-24T07:37:05.281-06:00Good Morning,
My wife got the Sweater Machine as...Good Morning, <br /><br />My wife got the Sweater Machine as a gift from my mother and when we opened it the carriage was not in the box. What should we do? I appreciate your helpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030314041811141145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-42462028654324000402019-06-27T09:49:44.691-06:002019-06-27T09:49:44.691-06:00Hi, granny. Wax the carriage and see if that help...Hi, granny. Wax the carriage and see if that helps. I keep the wax disc that came with the machine handy.Petunia Mae Witherbottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385609105302285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-48623868227315587182019-06-27T08:34:40.730-06:002019-06-27T08:34:40.730-06:00As I knit from right to left, the machine runs pre...As I knit from right to left, the machine runs pretty smoothly, but from left to right, carriage is definitely harder to push and actually feels like it is grinding on the bed. Any thoughts?grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878225789339556236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-33428162842312380462019-03-13T11:46:55.543-06:002019-03-13T11:46:55.543-06:00you need to remove the section of bar, (red or gre...you need to remove the section of bar, (red or green bar). YOu can do that by pulling out to holding position, at least three needles under the bar, near the end of the bar, and lift gently, until the bar comes up and then do the same on the other side, so that it comes up evenly. Take out the bad needle, replace it with a good one, then put the red or green bar back on and press it down into place. <br />grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878225789339556236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-8645633245595676082019-01-30T18:38:25.780-07:002019-01-30T18:38:25.780-07:00What procedure do I use to replace a needle?What procedure do I use to replace a needle?martiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093089614616607380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-50066970939141341522018-12-14T08:50:48.381-07:002018-12-14T08:50:48.381-07:00Add more weight.Add more weight.Petunia Mae Witherbottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385609105302285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212160692557518322.post-37657311086510740002018-10-24T19:31:29.369-06:002018-10-24T19:31:29.369-06:00I need help. I have started 6 or 7 different item...I need help. I have started 6 or 7 different items. I get different number of rows done and then the machine starts dropping stitches. I had one piece about 10 inches and then stitches were dropped. What am I doing wrong. I try to pick up the dropped stitch but have a terrible time fixing it. In fact by the time I almost get it fixed I drop more. please help me. I'm getting so frustrated. Just tried the machine again and after three rows it dropped a stitch would not catch the needle. I continued and added another 5 or 6 rows and then it didn't catch another needle next to the first one. Then one more needle did not catch stitch. 3 stitches not caught I tried to fix it but frustration took over. Why do I keep dropping stitches. Help please.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175062424478960482noreply@blogger.com