Brother PE-150V Computerized Sewing Machine - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

top thread tension is not tight enough the tension is correct when you feel resistance as you pull the thread to put it through the eye of the needle

I'm new to embroidering and mine did the same thing a few weeks ago. I discovered the buzzing sound was because the design I saved to the card was too large. I decreased the size and the design worked perfectly.

try turning the bobbin the opposite direction and if that doesn'thelp the it would be a good idea to have the machine serviced..

there could be something wrong with the card or the card readercould be going out.you might check with brother and see if there is up date for the machinethat you can download.also if the problem persists, the machine may need to be checked

Needle breaks 1.the needle is damaged 2.the needle is not correctly inserted 3.wrong size needle for the fabric 4.the wrong foot is attached 5.the needle clamp screw is loose 6. Top tension is too tight 7. Machine could be out of time

Needle breaks 1.the needle is damaged 2.the needle is not correctly inserted 3.wrong size needle for the fabric 4.the wrong foot is attached 5.the needle clamp screw is loose 6. Top tension is too tight 7. Machine could be out of timeI suggest contact brother.com or a dealer about the needles , causeI've checked on the internet and on the brother site about the needles and couldn't find any information.

try changing the needletry rethreading the machine top and bobbinmake sure to use every thread guide-this is improtant for the thread tensionmake sure the bobbin is turned correctly in the bobbin casealso could be a problem with the computer motherboardor there could be a problem with the timing

Take it in, the belt is inside along with elelctronic components that are seriously deadly to those inexperienced with electronics. Also machines with inside belts are very easy to knock out of timing. So spend the $$ and have it replaced and the machine serviced and adjusted while you are there.

Full details on how to adjust the timing appear here in my Brother PE150 blog. You will need a few basic tools including the stubby screwdriver that came with your machine.

when you say 'bobbin thread bunches' i take it that when you look at the underside of what you have sewn it looks messy. if this is the case and the machine is threaded correctly and the the needle thread is tight enough to bend the needle a little when pulled (with presser foot down) it will most likely be that you need to increase needle tension (maybe to max) when sewing thick fabrics with thicker than normal thread.

if the the needle does not bend a little you may not have the thread in between the tension discs, or there may be thread or lint caught in the tension discs preventing proper tension (try pulling a thin rag through the tension discs to dis-lodge any foreign matter).

scott.

Two places you can check. The first is Ron at a1sewingmachine.com or Wendy at [email protected].

Are you using machine embroidery thread top and bottom? Madeira or something similar with a silky sheen. Always, same thread brand and weight top and bottom although you may want different colours for some tasks.

Also you will need stitch and tear or some other suitable stabiliser under the fabric to give it body and support during the stitching.

Have you embroidered successfully on this machine in the past and this problem has now occured?
If so, I would take it back to the dealer and ask him to test sew a design with it and see if he can get a good result out of it.

If you are new to machine embroidery then perhaps visit http://sewing.about.com/od/machineembroiderytips/Machine_Embroidery_Tips_Information.htm for lots of help and advice on machine embroidery.

Also I'd suggest that you revisit how you wind the bobbin - check your manual or there is more on this on sewingabout.com as it is essential to get a good smooth wound bobbin with no jerks or unevenness - you don't want the thread stretched unevenly onto the bobbin as it will relax unevenly when stitched out.

Then revisit bobbin threading into tension device, bobbin thread showing on top of fabric is usually indicative that there is insufficient tension on the bobbin thread, check that it is fully into tension and bobbin is in the right way, you always want the thread to come of the bobbin in a "V" shape, and bobbin should turn anticlockwise as you pull thread from it usually (but please check machine manual for specific threading for this machine, there is always the one exception).

Finally, does your machine have tension adjusments on the bobbin case? some have a little dial that will allow you to make small adjusments, although usually not necesary, adjusting the top tension is usually all that is needed.

I hope this is of assistance to you, obviously if you have tried all the above already, then I'd go back to the dealer and see if he can get a better result for you.

There's really no way to increase the bobbin winder tension. Check to see that you have it threaded correctly for bobbin winding. There should be just a little bit of drag on the thread as you pull it over to prewound it on the bobbin.

I've seen some of these machines where the pin that holds the needle bar in place falls out. If the take up lever is going up and down but the needle bar is not, this is probably the case. If the take up lever is not moving either, then you might have a broken timing belt or it has slipped off. You'll need a repair shop to fix it.

the brother bobbin number is SA 155 it is only available at a Brother Dealer.

machine may be out of time which means you would have to take it to a repair shop. I am sure you tried changing the needle, making sure it was put in high enough, correct? Do you have the correct Brother Bobbin in the machine. It takes a SA 155 bobbin, only. Good luck

Try completely unthreading and rethreading it. You may also try using a different bobbin.

Do you have a stitch pattern picked? If, not just try a straight stitch and then see if it moves. Read your manual and it will really explain all about your particular machine. You can download one for free at www.brother-usa.com.

That is a very strange problem... is there a way you can do a test of another name with equal characters... even better a test of the same letters in different order, for example Corenn and see if it stops half way or if it is a letter related issue? Obviously on some scrap piece you hopefully have... not on the same piece

Thanks
Tim

i think you will find the motor is not working