husqvarna 2000 old green enamel, loops and swaying thread below sunbrella fabric

Are you using the correct size needle, at least a 16, but you might need a jeans needle. Barbara in FL

I am trying to get my Husqvarna 2000 running just right and cannot get the thread below two layers of sunbrella to look right. The thread below the fabric loops and no matter how tight i have the upper tension I cannot get the lower thread to look just right.

Thanks

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I am using a jeans needle, size reads 90.

Does that sound right?

Thanks Assuming you are using the appropriate thread for sunbrella it is to thick for home machines.

What thread and thread weight are you using ?

Which thread on the bottom is looping ? The bobbin thread or is the stitch from above not pulling up tight ? I've seen both have problems depending on the circumstances .

I just finished a Gazebo cover for the in-laws last spring using sunbrella weighted fabric with a nylon backing to boot and on a home weight machine. Most seams were mock felled or three layers and a few short corner seams were up to 5 layers. It took a while to get the right combination of thread / needle / tension to get a decent stitch.