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While sewing through a thick piece of fabric, the needle suddenly struck the bottom of the metal plate (needle plate). The needle keeps hitting the plate and cannot go completely down and make a single stitch. I've checked other blogs and they said that the needle may be crooked and i might need to replace the bobbin, but i thinks theres more to it. The timing is completely off and I don't know if these solutions will do the trick.
While sewing through a thick piece of fabric, the needle suddenly struck the bottom of the metal plate (needle plate). The needle keeps hitting the plate and cannot go completely down and make a single stitch. I've checked other blogs and they said that the needle may be crooked and i might need to replace the bobbin, but i thinks theres more to it. The timing is completely off and I don't know if these solutions will do the trick.
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AnonymousMar 31, 2014
Can't keep the needle from breaking even when I loosen the tension, was doing it with specialty stiches now even straight stitch. I have been sewing for 40 years using a Singer and this one has me at my wits end. It is always pulling the needle to the left when it breaks or bends it. I have been through 6 needles today and 10 over the weekend! Trying to make adjustments each time to no avail. Is it a flaw in the machine or something that can be fixed.Can't keep the needle from breaking even when I loosen the tension, was doing it with specialty stiches now even straight stitch. I have been sewing for 40 years using a Singer and this one has me at my wits end. It is always pulling the needle to the left when it breaks or bends it. I have been through 6 needles today and 10 over the weekend! Trying to make adjustments each time to no avail. Is it a flaw in the machine or something that can be fixed.
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Is the needle all the way up? Are you sure it's actually hitting the bobbin? It MAY--and quite possibly IS--inserted too low in the needle clamp. Make absolutely sure that it's all the way up. Another factor can be your foot--make sure that it's properly inserted and tight, because it's probably hitting the foot and breaking--not the bobbin. In addition, it could be hitting the needle plate. You can determine WHERE it's breaking by manually turning the hand wheel--ALWAYS towards you--several times to see the position of your needle relative to the foot and needle plate.
Unless you need all the bells and whistles to sew get you a pre-1930 treadle or handcrank. I have 2 electric Singers, 1947 model 66 and 1948 201-2 both with attachments. Also I have 1903 Singer handcrank made in Scotland. The plastic new one just don't have the ability to hang in there .... All my pre 1930 Singers sew... I love them!
first change the needle--flat side to the back of the machine, make sure the needle is inserted all the way up into the needle holder make sure it's the correct needle for the machine if the needle keeps hitting the bobbin plate then the machine may be out of time & would have to be take to a sewing machine shop for retiming.
That sounds bad, simple thing to check: does it have a straight stitch needle plate on it that is causing this to happen when you use a zig zag stitch?
Or is the foot on it the right one for the machine? It certainly should not be breaking needles like that so something is either out of alignment, timing is out or some item has been incorrectly fitted.
* Raise your feed dogs if your machine has this feature.
* When 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.
* Your fabric may require a different needle. Generally, heavier fabrics require larger needles and thinner fabrics, smaller needles. You may also need a larger needle if you're sewing through many layers of fabric. And make sure to use a ballpoint needle for knit fabrics and a sharp needle for woven (or a universal needle for either). And make sure your needle is appropriate for the type of thread you're using.
* Adjust the pressure of your pressure foot, it may be too light for your fabric.
* If your upper thread and bobbin threads are different types, try using the same thread for both. And use a good quality, brand name thread.
* Change your needle plate. Try switching to a needle plate with a smaller hole (a straight stitch needle plate).
Important Note: If you change your needle plate, check to make sure your needle aligns perfectly with this smaller hole before starting to sew. A misaligned needle could hit the plate and break, which could be dangerous. And make sure to change your needle plate back for zigzag and other wide stitches.
* 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.
While sewing through a thick piece of fabric, the needle suddenly struck the bottom of the metal plate (needle plate). The needle keeps hitting the plate and cannot go completely down and make a single stitch. I've checked other blogs and they said that the needle may be crooked and i might need to replace the bobbin, but i thinks theres more to it. The timing is completely off and I don't know if these solutions will do the trick.
thread keeps breaking
needle bends
Tread also keeps breaking
Can't keep the needle from breaking even when I loosen the tension, was doing it with specialty stiches now even straight stitch. I have been sewing for 40 years using a Singer and this one has me at my wits end. It is always pulling the needle to the left when it breaks or bends it. I have been through 6 needles today and 10 over the weekend! Trying to make adjustments each time to no avail. Is it a flaw in the machine or something that can be fixed.
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