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Re: A pin got caught in the foot of my Pfaff 2048 and now...
The face plate may have been dislodged, check the screw, try taking it off and putting it back on. if it continues, it may be damaged and need to be replaced
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Since your machine can do decorative stitches, I would think it can take a twin needle. Just BE SURE you have installed the needle plate with the wide hole for the needle and do NOT set a wider stitch than the twin needle can accommodate on it's widest setting without checking by turning the handwheel--the twin needle will overreach and either hit the presser foot or needle plate and sent needle shards flying!!! The manual should have instructions.
Perhaps the ruffler foot is defective (a piece bent or something) that is causing the needle to deflect.Install a brand new needle. Make sure you are installing the ruffler foot properly, ie the fork needs to be around the needle holder.
Not sure what the problem is but you might try this:
Remove the top thread completely from the machine.
Make sure the machine is cleaned under the needle plate, the hook/bobbin area, the feed dogs, etc.
If your manual instructs oiling, do so as described.
Confirm that the feed dogs are in the raised position.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot then rethread the top thread from the beginning.
Verify the thread path is correct.
Confirm the needle is installed correctly (does the flat part face the right direction?). Is it the right needle for your machine.
Set the top tension to the midway point.
Check that the stitch length is set to at least #2.
Re-test your machine. Tweak the top tension until the top and bobbin threads meet in the middle of the fabric.
Some machines have a presser foot pressure adjustment that increases or decreases the amount of pressure the presser foot applies to the fabric and the feed dogs. You may need to increase this pressure.
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
Hello, Here are a few things to check. You may have checked some of these already but it may be worth checking again.
* When you insert your new needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly (usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but check your manual), make sure that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened.
If there doesn’t seem to be a problem with your needle, try the following:
* Check your pressure foot Make sure it’s attached securely.
* Change your pressure foot Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it.
* Don’t sew over pins A needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle.
* Don’t pull your fabric as you sew You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.
* Check your needle plate Make sure it's securely in position.
* Change your needle plate If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics, switch to a needle plate with a wider hole.
* Check the position of your needle Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle – right,left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
* Your broken needle may have been too thin for your fabric. Make sure your replacement needle is appropriate for the weight and type of your fabric and thread. You may also need a thicker needle if you’re sewing through bulky layers of fabric. When you insert your new needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly (usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your manual), that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened.
If there doesn’t seem to be a problem with your needle, try the following:
* Check your pressure foot to make sure it’s attached securely.
* Change your pressure foot. Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it.
* Don’t sew over pins. A needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle.
* Don’t pull your fabric as you sew. You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.
* Check your needle plate to make sure it's securely in position.
* Change your needle plate. If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics), switch to a needle plate with a wider hole.
* Check the position of your needle. Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle, right,left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
* When you insert your new needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly (usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your manual), that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened.
If there doesn’t seem to be a problem with your needle, try the following:
* Check your pressure foot and make sure it’s attached securely.
* Change your pressure foot Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it.
* Don’t sew over pins a needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle.
* Don’t pull your fabric as you sew. You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.
* Check your needle plate and make sure it's securely in position.
* Change your needle plate. If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics), switch to a needle plate with a wider hole.
* Check the position of your needle. Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle – right, left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
* Un-thread your machine and remove your bobbin. Clean any loose thread or lint out of your bobbin case. Re-thread your machine, reinsert and re-thread your bobbin.
* Change your bobbin. There could be a nick along the edge of your bobbin spool that’s catching your thread as you sew.
Also, before you start to sew a seam, hold the upper and bobbin thread tails. Hold them back and out of the way as you sew your first couple of stitches. This will keep them from getting caught in your machine.
* When you insert your new needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly (usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your manual), that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened.
If there doesn’t seem to be a problem with your needle, try the following:
* Check your pressure foot and make sure it’s attached securely.
* Change your pressure foot Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it.
* Don’t sew over pins a needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle.
* Don’t pull your fabric as you sew. You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.
* Check your needle plate and make sure it's securely in position.
* Change your needle plate. If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics), switch to a needle plate with a wider hole.
* Check the position of your needle. Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle – right, left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
* When you insert anew needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly. Usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your manual. Make sure that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened.
If there doesn’t seem to be a problem with your needle, try the following:
* Check your pressure foot Make sure it’s attached securely.
* Change your pressure foot Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it.
* Don’t sew over pins A needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle.
* Don’t pull your fabric as you sew You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.
* Check your needle plate Make sure it's securely in position.
* Change your needle plate If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics), switch to a needle plate with a wider hole.
* Check the position of your needle Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle – right, left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
* Your broken needles may have been too thin for your fabric. Make sure your replacement needle is appropriate for the weight and type of your fabric and thread. You may also need a thicker needle if you’re sewing through bulky layers of fabric. * When you insert your new needle, make sure it’s positioned correctly (usually with the flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your manual), that it goes all the way into the holder, and that the screw is securely tightened. If this doesn’t seem to be the problem
* Check your pressure foot Make sure it’s attached securely. * Change your pressure foot Your pressure foot may be bent, causing your needle to hit it. * Don’t sew over pins A needle that hits a pin can break. Always remove the pins from your fabric before they reach your needle. * Don’t pull your fabric as you sew You could be bending your needle back, causing it to hit your needle plate instead of going into the hole. Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own. * Check your needle plate Make sure it's securely in position. * Change your needle plate If you’ve been using a straight stitch needle plate (a plate with a small hole, often used for sewing fine, delicate fabrics), switch to a needle plate with a wider hole. * Check the position of your needle Sewing machines with zigzag capability allow you to adjust the position of your needle – right, left, or center. If your needle is not positioned correctly, it may be hitting your needle plate or pressure foot.
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