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Anonymous Posted on Apr 30, 2008

Brother PE-150V bobbin thread

All of a sudden, whenever I attempt to embroider, the bobbin thread completely covers the upper thread on the top of the embroidery. I tried adjusting the upper thread tension, but it doesn't seem to make any difference whether the tension is on 0 or 9. I changed the bobbin thread to a contrasting color so I could see what was going on. The only thread visible on top and bottom is the bobbin thread.

Thanks!

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  • crazycrafter May 12, 2008

    I am having the exact same problem.....and am very frustrated.....some one please help....

  • teciaanne Aug 10, 2008

    I am also having this problem also; I've tried loosening the thread however, it still does it. Any other suggestions?



    Thank you!

  • crazycrafter May 11, 2010

    that is what I could not figure out.....I can't seem to find a place to tigten up the bobbin case tension....instructions are only for the upper thread tension

  • Anonymous Mar 13, 2014

    top thread is not catching the bobbin thread

  • Anonymous Mar 14, 2014

    Upper tension too loose, top thread doesn't go into material no matter what I do

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For embroidery, and zig-zag, and because the needle makes side movements, it needs more needle thread.
So try to keep you needle thread not very tight,
and tight up your bobbin case tension more, so that the two threads meet under the meterial.

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