20 Most Recent Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura Computerized Sewing Machine - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I have had similar problems in the past.
Do you hear a noise from the embroidery unit when the misalignment occurs ? If so, I suspect that your issue may be that you have some resistance under the hoop. Is there extra material that may be rubbing on the machine or catching somewhere. I have found that if I use some masking tape to keep all of the extra material from hitting any other parts of the machine or dragging under the edge of the hoop this error does not occur. FYI: I also stopped using the "optimize stitch speed" option at the same time. I believe that material dragging was causing the problem, but I still wonder about the stitch speed optimization feature.

I'm not sure what kind of support you need. However, I had this machine for several years, and I found that the best support I got was from Yahoo and Facebook user's groups.

I am not aware of any security software designed for this sewing machines.

If you have not used this since 1990, it NEEDS a maintenance. The sewing machine oil evaporates and leave a gunky film. Do you have the manual? Singer futura CE 200 Instruction Manual

There is a numbered dial which has numbers and the letter E.  Turn it to E for embroidery.  Thats is the correct tension.

As above, your machine will work fine with either standard sewing machine needles or embroidery needles from Schmetz, Organ, or Singer, but most experienced users find they use standard sewing machine needles instead of embroidery needles which are much more expensive. The only difference is on embroidery needles the eye is slightly larger. Now, as to your snapping thread! The needle is not usually the cause of that. Your problem is being caused by too much tension being applied to the thread BEFORE it goes into the thread path, or it can also be caused by aged thread. Even if you purchased it new, it could have been standing on the shelf for a while. Most experienced users don't put the thread on the provided spindle; instead, put it in a mug placed at the back of the machine away from the embroidery hoop, and then thread normally. If you have a CE-200, you will have an auxiliary silver thread holder at the back you can use before the thread enters the normal thread path. Also, try switching the thread (as well as the thread brand) you are using to test if the problem is the thread.

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I owned that fine machine for over 6 years, but that was common with that model (and many others), and what's happening is probably the clutch that turns off the needle action isn't engaging. Frankly, it's not worth making it work; it doesn't do a good job, and people have had threads wind around the inside of the hand wheel instead. I do a lot of troubleshooting on these machines, and I would say a great many problems are caused by poorly and/or loosely wound bobbins. There are two easy solutions. Either buy professionally wound prewound bobbins--your bobbin is also called a Class A, by the way. The second is to purchase a bobbin winder for under $25 that does a much better job. For once thing, you can regulate the tension, and you can't on the Singer when bobbin winding. You can get them at WalMart online, and if you have it delivered either to a WalMart or to a FedEx facility like Kindo's, shipping is free.

They're available on eBay; it's the same pedal for ALL CE line machines, so if you see a listing for a CE-100 or CE-350 foot pedal, it's the same as the one for your machine.

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E1 means that your machine thinks the thread has broken.

There's nothing you can do to fix this: it has to go to an authorised Singer Service Centre for diagnosis and repair. Usually it's a faulty thread sensor.

May I ask WHY you think your thread sensor needs replacing? You would need--and should have anyway--the service manual for your machine. As a positive first step, there are two FB groups that I think you might want to join; they have been there, and can give you good advice, and there is documentation for your machine in their Files sections. The first group is called Singer Futura Fans, and the second is called Futura Embroidery. It IS possible to replace it, but you would first need a parts number, and the Parts manual is in the Files section, as a start. However, I'm not convinced you necessarily need to replace the sensor; members there can help you determine if you really need one, or the "thread broken" message has another cause.

i had the same problem
it was stored in a garage (lots of heat) and i had a plastic bobbin
tons of thread on the bobbin side
so i bought new ones (brother brand) same problem

my friend pointed out the brand of bobbin makes a difference

so what the hek a couple more dollors before i toss the machine
and it worked when i bought singer brand bobbins

the heat must have shrank my first ones (like a shrinky dink )

your mileage may very

Instruction Manuals The above is a link to the Singerco.com page where you can enter your model number and download the manual.

Do you still need the startup software

Did you try to take out the bobbin and remove the little metal cover plate? Sometimes thread or fuzz gets under the bobbin mechanism, and that will knock it off just enough so it won't pick up the thread.