Hello,
I'm using a Janome 11706 (yes, the Hello Kitty one) and I can't figure out what's wrong.
The needle thread keeps showing large loops on the bobbin thread side, and after a little bit of sewing, the machine stops feeding the fabric altogether before jamming and pulling the fabric down toward the shuttle. I can get about 2-3 inches in before this happens.
I've adjusted the tension both directions, changed the needle, changed the bobbin, cleaned the feed dog and dismantled and cleaned the hook race. The issue shouldn't be the type of thread I'm using with the fabric, because I've sewn half my project without any problems.
Any ideas?
Remove the top thread from the machine. Install a brand new needle.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread the top thread. Set the tension to the midway point and retest your machine.
If you are still having issues, then is probably a machine issue that needs technical diagnosis/adjustment.
Hi,
If you are getting loops on the bottom side of your fabric then it is a TOP tension problem, usually the thread is not between the tension discs.
Here is a simple check: Thread the upper path and stop short of the eye of the needle. Drop the presser foot. Now if you pull on the thread you should feel the drag of the tension discs. Increasing the tension setting should make it harder to pull. Now while your pulling raise the presser foot. All tension should be gone and the thread will pull thru easily.
I have worked on a few Hello Kitty machines and usually there is a single screw to remove the nose cover, exposing the needle bar and slack arm assembly. The slack arm does just that, it takes up the loop and the tension discs keep it from pulling more thread off the spool. Look for some thread wrapped up in the mechanism and clear it if you can.
This is were I find most of the problems
Good luck!
SOURCE: Free Motion Sewing - Jams
I don't have a solution, but wanted to remind users of this machine that it does not do the proper free motion action until you reach a certain speed. This information is on page 26 of my manual (older machine, so page no. might have changed with newer manuals). You can stitch at the lower speeds, but it does not "hover" and allow you to move the project swiftly and smoothly.
If you can sew regular sewing without thread/bobbin issues, then it is probably something to do with how you have set/threaded/used the free motion to cause the stoppage. Make sure you have a sharp (i.e. new) needle of the correct size for your thread, that the bobbin thread is the same weight thread as the top thread. Turn on the Needle Down button. There is a Free Motion setting in the Set menu, but I have no idea what it does. I turn it on anyway, just in case! What foot are you using? If you don't have one of the free motion feet (there are quite a few to choose from!) use the embroidery foot (small clear plastic one).
Pam
SOURCE: Not picking up the Bobbin thread
I cleaned the machine good with canned air, oiled it. I took out the bobbin case and cleaned it good also. I then noticed the tension screw on the bobbin case was loose, tightened it and the problem was fixed.
SOURCE: bobbin thread/feed dog eating fabric
This is a very common problem with really lightweight fabric and can often be cured (if doing straight stitching) by using a straight stitch needle plate and foot. The wider needle plate and foot openings on newer machines give the machine/thread a wider area to pull the fabric into the machine. By using a straight stitch plate/foot you remove the wide opening, eliminating the majority of the problem.
Also - try using a specially coated needle (Teflon or other non-stick finish). The thread feeds more smoothly through the needle and the needle more smoothly through the fabric, causing less drag into the needle plate opening.
Hope this helps. Don't hesitate to respond to this if you have further specific questions. We're always happy to help
Happy stitching,
Kim & Linnette
www.sewingexpressions.com
SOURCE: Needle thread looping underneath, threads not interlocking at all
If the machine is now threaded, lift the presser foot.
Now, pull about 10" of thread through the needle.
The next time you thread the machine, lift the presser foot first.
When the presser foot is up, the tension control opens and allows the thread to "seat" into the control, then when the foot is down the control closes to the indicated setting.
When threading the machine with the foot is down, thread does not enter the tension control and when you start to sew, there is no tension on the thread.
No tension = loosey, goosey, loopy stitches underneath.
Because the lack of tension on the top thread, the bobbin thread cannot lock a proper stitch.
Find free instruction manuals Get your online manual here
Peeplo.com/User+Manual
182 views
Usually answered in minutes!
I think I have the same problem. I changed out my bobbin thread to a different color to be certain which thread it was. It is not the bobbin thread getting tangled like I thought, It is the upper thread. Some how it is getting caught in the hook race and knotting into the underside bobbin thread then eventually jams. I cannot tell that there is anything wrong with the hook race. I disassembled it and put it back together. Is there any way that the hook race can be assembled wrong or be defective?
This is what my problem looks like. Sounds like the same thing. Diane
Any suggestions? I have a Singer 6038
×