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nicola Posted on Aug 15, 2012
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Top thread keeps snapping on consew 230b

Top thread keeps snapping ,adjusted tension but still snaps when trying to sew

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Sometimes the problem can be the thread itself. I bought some cotton thread that would break at the slightest pull. Try using polyester or even quilting thread. It might make the difference.

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Top thread snapping. Do you have an idea of there it is breaking?

First I would check the needle throat plate and needle. If you have stab marks on your needle plate, examine it closely for a crack. (get out the magnifying glass or jewelers loop) I recently fixed a problem I had with an old singer that kept breaking the top thread by replacing the needle plate. The old needle plate was so damaged it had actually made a knife edge which consistently cut the thread right at that location.

Change your needle and make sure it is the proper size for your thread. Too narrow of an eye can shred the thread causing it to break.

Next, check anything along your threading process that could be catching or snagging the thread. A worn or chipped thread guide can be a real problem.

Also make sure your thread hasn't dropped down below your thread cones and wrapped around the thread spindle. This would cause extra tension that might not be readily apparent.

Good luck

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2010

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This sounds like a backwards needle. Take out the needle and when you re-insert it back in, make sure that put the flat side to the back.

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  • Posted on Apr 19, 2009

SOURCE: Top thread stitches correctly but bottom thread loops.

FYI---- Loops on the bottom-- problem is in the threading..
Loops on the top--- problem is with the bobbin.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 15, 2009

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There should be a small screw on the side of your bobbin case adjust it little by little until you get the correct tension.

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  • Posted on Mar 10, 2009

SOURCE: Thread loops

Proper set of bobbins and tension set up vs. fabrics will sew you satified.Also incude regular maintenance cleaning of the feeds dogs with a brus,also the shuttle assembly need sometime to clean.Some threads and fabrics chips accumulates in the feed dogs and shuttles assembly.In setting up thread bobbins the thread should be clockwise direction as you pull out on slot coming out to the bobbins (as you shown in my inserted image manual).The loop thread should be propely in the sequence position same like in the image refer to it.If you use cotton/ polyester fabric in the begining of trial set tension dial to No.3 and stich to No. 8 to 12 any convenient to you Use needle No. 14 .Posible make a record if you are sewing different types of fabric mostly silk fabric is hard to sew adjusting to lower stich can posible sew satisfactory.

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SOURCE: have dificulty ftting the bobbin holder in a singer 974 machine

I need an illustration of the correct installation of a bobbin case for model 7422

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I have a Singer Ultralock Model 14SH654. The 2nd thread from the right keeps snapping after changing spools.

This is sometime caused by you using a new or different brand of thread that has a weaker tensile strength, (Snaps with less force), or the tension on the spool might need adjusting.
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Why does top thread keep breaking?

Sounds like your tensions, both upper and lower are out of whack. Easily fixed if so...google a vidyfor your make/model machine on adjusting both upper and lower tensions.
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The top cotton keep on snapping when I am sewing also the top cotton make a loop I tried adjusting the top tension but problem is not solve.

http://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-the-Tension-on-a-Sewing-Machine
this explains tension and how to fix the problem if it is a tension problem.

Are you sewing through an abrasive fabric or anything sticky. This has been my latest reason for top thread breaking.
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The thread keep bursting as soon as i start to sew although machine is thread properly

Check your thread tension isn't too tight, try on a piece of similar fabric that you are going to use, try sewing a line of stitches, if the thread snaps, change your tension number, then sew another line with your different tension number, try this until you can stitch without the thread snapping, it could be that your bobbin tension is too tight. Can you check your machine manual, it could even be the needle or the thread that's wrong for your fabric. But I would say, check your tension.
Hope this helps.
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My top thread keeps snapping on my consew 118. There are loops on the underside when I stitch with it and the thread keeps snapping at the needle. It is threaded right but it keeps happening literally...

The top thread breaks
1. the needle thread is not threaded properly
2. The needle thread tension is to tight
3. The needle is bent or blunt
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted
5. The needle thread & the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when starting to sew
6. the threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing
7. The thread is either to heavy or to fine for the needle
8. Try a different spool or cone of thread



Thread looping on the bottom of your fabric can be caused by little or no top tension or too much bobbin tension. Another cause is thread or lint caught in the top tension.
Make sure the thread is between the tension discs and that no thread or lint is caught
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I have a brother vx-1125 the cotton keeps snapping..but the tension is correct..please advise..

The needle thread breaks
1. the needle thread is not threaded properly
2. The needle thread tension is to tight
3. The needle is bent or blunt
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted
5. The needle thread & the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when starting to sew
6. the threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing
7. The thread is either to heavy or to fine for the needle
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The thread keeps on snapping when i sew straight stitch?

try changing the needle
Correct needle insertion is mandatory for proper use of your sewing machine.
Raise the needle bar to the highest point, then loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the old needle.
Place the new needle in the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle facing the back, (round needle, the groove in the needle should face away from the shaft).
Push the needle all the way up as far as it will go. Then tighten the needle clamp screw.

try adjusting the top thread tension-to see if the tension is too tight
rethread the machine--top & bobbin just in case the thread is caught some where
check to make sure there aren't any burrs on the needle plate
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Thread keeps snapping - Brother JS 23

Try adjusting your tension. I had this same problem and then I adjusted the tension of my thread for each project I was sewing and it solved the issue.
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Top thread breaking during sewing.

your needle needs to be replaced and make sure it is in correctly..if this does not work you will need to make sure your thread is not old. then adjust you bobbin tension...there are 2 tensions on machine top and bobbin
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The tension is off on my machine. The needle thread keeps pulling so tight that it snaps, and the bobbin thread is so loose that I'm getting loops on the backside of whatever I'm sewing. I thought that...

Loops on the backside mean there is no tension on top ,if the top of the sewing l;ooks good then the bobbin tension is correct make sur eyou are threading the top thread correctly
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