I've only had this machine for less then a year and am currently working on a project using silk. noe my machine has been working fine but recently it's been breaking needles, sewing in one place and bunching my fabric up. I've tried adjusting my settings but i don't know what else to do :/
Machine breaks needles
1.make sure you are using the right needle for your type of sewing machine.
Most machines can use generic Schmetz needles. There are cases where the machine will only use ones specified in the owners manual.
2.the presser foot may not be installed properly
3.use the correct needle for the type of fabric you are working with. To fine of needle on heavy fabric or to course a needle on silk or jersey can damage fabric. make sure the correct needle for silk is being used.
4.let the feed dogs guide the fabric & the feed dogs will work with the presser foot .
5.the needle is not all the way in -push all the way up against the stop
also clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or loose
threads
check to make sure the feed dogs are completely in the up position
if none of these suggestions work then it's possible that the machine
is out of time & would have to retimed at a sewing machine shop
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Not knowing what type of machine you have I just have to say there are three letters to remember... T-N-T. Thread, Needle, Tension. Since this is obviously not a tension problem you have to make sure the machine is threaded correctly. Incorrect threading will cause this as will the bobbin in upside down and turning the wrong way. Then there is the needle. Be sure it is inserted properly. My opinion is the needle is in wrong or the bobbin is turning the wrong way. Good Luck. Rick
SOURCE: Sears Kenmore 1168280 (Old machine not used much)
Untangle any mess under and around the needleplate very gingerly trimming threads as you go if necessary....remove and clear.
Undo the needle clamp and remove the remains of the needle.
Open the door for the bobbin and bobbin case and undo the clips holding the hook in place......don't force anything, just ease any tangle loose slowly.
You may want to take a photo of how it goes back together if unfamiliar, or lay the bits out sensibly, so you can replace easily later.
Inside the bobbin/hook area is the most likely region for thread jamming the motion of everything, so make sure all is clear and clean, then.......
Without replacing the bobbin or hook, test the handwheel after cleaning before re-assembly.
You may also want to check the take-up crank for thread jams........the small arm in the top cover that moves up/down to "take-up" the top thread has a cam attached to the top shaft and often tangles thread around the shaft, open the L side cover to access.......remove thread by unwinding handwheel manually ....again be patient and careful not to break threads.
Best Wishes
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SOURCE: pulling on top thread bunches my fabric
Either the top tension is too tight or the lower tension is too loose.
sewman7
SOURCE: When attempting to sew the
you might try checking your needle to see if it's bent-roll on flat surface to see if it roll correctly
or blunt or damaged
some sewing machines bunch up like that when the thread come off the thread take up lever
also check the top tension
check for lint or loose thread in the bobbin area
check to make sure the bobbin is wound correctly
SOURCE: Have a Singer Touch-Tronic 2001.
On many of these machines, the bobbin case gets gouges in it. Try a need bobbin case.
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