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While in the middle of a project, the bobbin locked. After clearing the bobbin problem, I noticed that the embroidery needle was no longer in the left position (as is normal for embroidery mode) but in the middle. Rebooting the machine several times failed to reset the needle position. I managed to realign the design with the jog keys to accommodate the middle position of the needle and continued the design. I then put the machine to sleep for the night.
Upon starting over in the morning, the design was ruined as the needle had reset (finally) to the left position and I didn't notice until well into stitching.
Why did it not reset during my numerous reboots the night before and how do I reset the needle position (embroidery mode) manually if this should happen again and reboot fails to reset the needle position? Thank you.
Truthfully I think their something wrong with the computer in the machine because the bobbin locked up. sometimes when a sewing machine jams it can make the machine jump time. but the needle moved positions, some part of the machine is changed during the jam up, even tho you reset it. embroidery machine are expensive, my suggestion is to have the machine checked
Testimonial: "I've read about the timing being knocked off when the needle jams in the up/down position and other bobbin situations but didn't think it applied to left/center needle position change. Thank you....I will take it in for a thorough maintenance/reset."
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Hai, How many heads in your embroidery machine? As far as you should have brother embroidery machine's maintain and handling is smooth and carefully. Please check the timings. Otherwise ask your machine mechanic.
I agree with sylviaivie about find another repairman, they are suppose to guarantee the work they do. when the upper shaft is replaced & then the machine is retimed the machine should work just fine. but just don't take it back to that man to be repaired here is a tip if it happens again,, always try to cut the top thread first, & turn the machine up on it's back to access the bottom cover take the cover off the bottom to get access to the bobbin thread where you can cut the bobbin thread then you should be able to get the needle out without breaking it & damaging the upper shaft, replace the needle & make sure that the thread is good quality & not knotty, clean out the bobbin area of lint or thread always change the needle on the embroidery machine every project make sure the bobbin area is kept clean of lint or thread clean under the needle plate at least once a week for lint if you embroidery everyday or just often
Hi, and welcome to FixYa. If I understand your problem, the needle goes in and out of your fabric, and the embroidery hoop moves, but the machine does not actually start embroidering your design right away....did I get it right? If have time to answer a few questions, I can give more accurate instructions.
How long have you had your machine?
How long have you been doing machine embroidery?
Do you have a manual for your machine?
Look at the back side of your design - do you see lots of bobbin thread, or hardly any?
Have you taken lessons for your machine or for embroidery?
When your design is finished, can you where the machine skipped stitches?
Here a couple of things you can try (if you have already):
Make sure you use an embroidery needle, not a universal. In most cases, you should use a size 90. Change your needle after each project. A blunt need can cause your machine to skip embroidery stitches anywhere in the design.
Rewind or replace your bobbin. Make sure you use bobbin thread in your bobbin when you embroider - it is thinner and gives you better tension. If pre-wound embroidery bobbins are compatible with your machine, I recommend that you try one and compare the result with designs sewn using the bobbin thread you've been using.
Normally, you should loosen your tension a little bit when you embroider. When you look at the back side of your embroidery, you should see more bobbin thread than embroidery thread.
I owned an embroidery business for several years, and I have six different embroidery machines of my own - so with a little more info from you, I think I can help.
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.
First easy thing to check, are you using the correct length needle.
If this is not the problem then somehow the needle bar has moved and the the needle depth is to high or the timing is wrong..
Unless you really know what you are doing then I am afraid a sewing machine tech needs to reset the needle depth and subsequently the timing.
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