I have model 384 and I cannot for the life of me thread the needle! I have found an instruction manual, but all it gives instructions for are the auto thread, and even then it is very vague! I have spent so much time on just this supposed-to-be simple little step! Please help!
It is so difficukt to tell without pictures but I'll try. From reel of thread to loop or clip at left top of machine, through the thread guide, down the right side of the take up lever up over the left side, down the front through the loop and into to the needle loop then into the eye of the nedele. I sure hope this helps. :-)
SOURCE: Euro pro serger model 101-548
3 thread overlocking (serging) is no different t 4 thread, except you remove one or other of the needle threads.
The stitch width is then controlled by two variables,
the manual width dial selector, and
your choice of either the right or left needle
Suggest yo play with width selector on a scrap of your project fabric to achieve the look you are after.
SOURCE: HOW TO THREAD THE NEEDLE FROM THE SPOOL TO THE NEEDLE
try this link to Sewusa.com
They have threading instructions for several Europro models that may be similar enough to guide you, I am not familiar with this model as it was never released in Australia.
If you don't have the manual to refer to, your friendly local sewing shop may happily spend 5 mins showing you, of course their inclination will be enhanced if you are a regular customer !
SOURCE: Thread breaking.
Rethread the machine following these directions:
all machines thread the same. TTN tension, take up,
needle.
Beginning with the spool, guide the
thread through the thread guides to the tension assembly. Pull the thread
through the tension assembly and test it to make sure the tension is working
correctly.
(To do this test, adjust your tension setting to normal or medium or 5 or
something in the middle. Raise the presser foot and pull the thread through the
tension. It should pull easily!! Lower the presser foot and pull the thread. It
should pull noticeably harder.) If it passes this test, continue up through the
take up lever,then down through the thread guides to the needle. Make sure your
needle is fully inserted and turned the correct way.( If you load your bobbin
case from the left side,the needle rule is normally FLAT to the RIGHT is RIGHT.
There are some exceptions. If you have a newer style drop in bobbin or your
bobbin case loads in the front then the rule is FLAT to the BACK.
Remove the bobbin case and bobbin. Pull on the bobbin thread to make sure it doesn't pull too hard. It should have some tension on it but not a lot. Insert the bobbin and bobbin case into the hook assembly and pull on the bobbin thread again.The tension should still be about the same. If it is tight, you need to look at the bottom of the pin that the bobbin case sits on and see if there are any threads looped around it. If there are , you need to remove them.
Hold the top thread , turn the hand wheel and see if the thread is catching someplace around the hook assembly. If it pulls the thread up easily, put some fabric in it and see how it works.
Make sure the thread is through the take up lever.
sewman7
Sewman7
SOURCE: needle will not pick up the bobbin thread, gets
Oh boy! I've worked on industrial sewing machines for over 30 years, but the home sewing machines are like comparing cadillacs to mopeds. No offense, but if you want performance out of a machine try an industrial. It will shock you with the difference. Be glad to help you find the right one.
Anyway, the problem you are having is quite common. First, make sure it is threaded right especially the moving spring on the needle thread tension) and the needle is new. This generally covers 75% of the problem. Make sure the bobbin thread is threaded correctly.
If you are still having the problem remove the bobbin/bobbin case and observe the needle/hook point relationship as you turn the handwheel. The hook point should pass behind the needle at the scarf of the needle (indention just above eye of needle) If it is not so the needle bar may have moved up on you. Did the machine get jammed?
I'm not sure about the rod you're talking about but lets try this first.
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