What is the brand of the your zigzag sewing machine. it will help guide you well.
You have your dial setting wrong because i cannot work out how a zigzag is sewing a straight line have you set both the dial and the knob - one knob for straight stitch and another knob for the settings for a large stich or a small stitch ,these have to be set up right for it to zigzag and further questions and i will send the wife for free so long as you dont give her back
Follow the step :
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Determine where the sewing machine problem seems to be by trying to sew a seam. If it is on the underside of the fabric, it may be the tension of the thread at the top. If it is on the topside of the fabric, it might be the bobbin or the mechanism on the underside. If it sounds like it is grinding, this is probably a need for sewing machine oil.
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Use the sewing machine instruction book.
Locate the instruction book for the sewing machine, and put a spool of thread in place and thread the machine correctly. This is necessary to analyze the problem and repair a sewing machine yourself.
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Replace the sewing machine needle.
Unplug the sewing machine and replace the needle. Oil with sewing machine oil according to instructions. This sometimes will repair a sewing machine, since a slightly bent needle will not sew correctly.
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Remove the bobbin of the sewing machine.
Gain access to the underside of the sewing machine and remove the bobbin and bobbin case. Remove other moving parts under the needle area and clean around this area to remove all lint.
Sometimes an emery board is good to catch lint. Lint often causes the stitching to bunch up. Here's where you can begin to analyze the sewing machine problem.
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Try to sew again.
Put everything back and plug the sewing machine back in. Sew a seam and see how it looks. If it is too tight on the bottom, adjust the top tension according to the instruction book. If it is too tight at the top, unplug the sewing machine again. Remove the bobbin case and bobbin. Using a small screw driver, adjust the bobbin tension that is the tiny screw on the bobbin case. You are still trying to analyze a sewing machine problem and are ready for another test.
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Still sewing after 35 yearsTry to sew one more time.
Plug the sewing machine back in and try again. Once the tension is correct, the machine is oiled, the feed dogs are clean, and the needle is new there are very few things that are usually a problem.
If the bobbin thread and the spool thread do not match (are not the same weight), this can create a tension problem, too, so if you still do not have it running great, wind a new bobbin and use the same spool of thread for the top.
There should be little need to take a sewing machine to a shop for repairs unless the motor goes out or a cord is worn, especially if you follow these guidelines to repair a sewing machine problem yourself.
Hello,
Place the appropriate presser foot on the sewing machine. The zigzag
stitch requires a presser foot that has a wide slot to allow the needle
to go from side to side. Choose the length of the zigzag stitch needed for the proper coverage.
If you are using it for appliqu?, you need greater coverage than if you
are mending or finishing the edge of a seam. The length is the distance
between each penetration of the needle into the fabric. A short length
(lower number) makes a dense zigzag and longer stitch (higher number)
produces a zigzag spaced further apart. Most sewing machines have a
pre-programmed zigzag setting you can adjust to suit your needs.
Determine
the width of the zigzag you want to use. The zero width setting gives
you an almost straight stitch, and the higher setting makes a much wider
zigzag. The determining factor when deciding on the size of your zigzag
stitch is how much coverage you want. An appliqu? requires a wider
zigzag so the edges are fully enclosed, but a seam finish may not need
such a wide setting. A buttonhole requires a narrow, short stitch to
make it sturdy and to prevent it from fraying.
Adjust
your sewing machine tension if necessary for a balanced zigzag stitch.
Adjust the tension the same way you would for a straight stitch. The
upper thread and bobbin thread should meet so there are no loops on the
top or the bottom of the seam, and there should be no puckering of the
fabric. This is usually more of a problem when sewing lightweight or
sheer fabrics.
Take care.
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Thank you for taking the time to respond. Yes, I have a throat plate with a wide slot and the needle IS going from side-to-side, and I have tried varying the length and width of the stitches. I noticed that the pattern (movement) of the needle IS responding to the different stitch patterns selectable on my machine, however for the most part, the machine still sews straight. I have the maintenance manual for the machine, which gives step-by-step instructions for all the setup/alignment procedures, I just need some advice as to which adjustment procedures are applicable to my malfunction.
It is a Singer model 560.
Also, for more details on the problem: I note that the needle movement is responding to the stitch pattern selected, however the machine continues to sew straight stitch. This tells me that the electronics in the machine is functioning and is directing the needle appropriately; however for some reason, the actual sewing is not following the needle movement. Also, I have the maintenance manual which provides step-by-step instructions for setting up alignment/adjustment of the machine; however, what I need is to know which adjustment procedure is applicable to the problem.
It is a Singer model 560.
Also, for more details on the problem: I note that the needle movement
is responding to the stitch pattern selected, however the machine
continues to sew straight stitch. This tells me that the electronics in
the machine is functioning and is directing the needle appropriately;
however for some reason, the actual sewing is not following the needle
movement. Also, I have the maintenance manual which provides
step-by-step instructions for setting up alignment/adjustment of the
machine; however, what I need is to know which adjustment procedure is
applicable to the problem.
It is a Singer model 560. Also, for more details on the problem: I note that the needle movement is responding to the stitch pattern selected, however the machine continues to sew straight stitch. This tells me that the electronics in the machine is functioning and is directing the needle appropriately; however for some reason, the actual sewing is not following the needle movement. Also, I have the maintenance manual which provides step-by-step instructions for setting up alignment/adjustment of the machine; however, what I need is to know which adjustment procedure is applicable to the problem.
It is a Singer model 560.
Also, for more details on the problem: I note that the needle movement
is responding to the stitch pattern selected, however the machine
continues to sew straight stitch. This tells me that the electronics in
the machine is functioning and is directing the needle appropriately;
however for some reason, the actual sewing is not following the needle
movement. Also, I have the maintenance manual which provides
step-by-step instructions for setting up alignment/adjustment of the
machine; however, what I need is to know which adjustment procedure is
applicable to the problem.
I have a Singer Model 560 zigzag sewing machine that will only do straight stitch, even though the needle is moving side-to-side in a stitch pattern that was selected.
I have a maintenance manual that contains step-by-step alignment and adjustment procedures, I just don't know which one is applicable to the malfunction of my machine.
Since the needle is moving according to the stitch pattern selected, that suggests to me that the electronics controlling the needle movement is working correctly.
For some other reason, the thread is not following the movement of the needle. Please help!
My machine is a Singer model 560.
The problem is on BOTH the underside and the top of the fabric. The bobbin and bobbin case were removed and cleaned. There was a nick in the bobbin case and that was smoothed out.
Again, straight stitch is ok, all other selected stitch patterns do not work, despite the fact that the needle is moving according to the stitch pattern selected-- which would seem to indicate that the electronics directing the movement of the needle is working .
I have a Singer 560 zigzag sewing machine that sews straight stitch only. When another stitch pattern is selected-- such as zigzag, the needle will move side-to-side as directed by the electronics in the machine, however there are no stitches sewn into the fabric. Please help.
Ok, I need to clarify the problem. When the dial is set to zig zag, the needle moves appropriately however there are no zig zag stitches present in the material. This tells me that the electronics directing the position of the needle is working, but for some reason, the thread is not following the needle and stitches are not being sewed into the material. But, if I set the dial to straight stitch, straight stitches will be sewed into the material.
I have a Singer 560 zigzag machine in which the thread does not follow the zigzag movement of the needle so that no zigzag stitches are sewn even though the needle is moving side-to-side as directed by the stitch pattern selected. I have the service manual which contains all the adjustment procedures; I just need to know which adjustment procedure to perform. Please HELP!
hello,
Thanks for responding. Let me clarify.
Yes the zigzag foot is in place, and the needle is zigzagging side to side as directed by the electronics in the machine. The problem is that no stitches are sewn into the fabric; it is as though there was no thread in the machine. However, when you switch to straight stitch sewing, the straight stitches are sewn into the fabric.
thank you and have a great day
I have a Singer model 560 zig zag sewing machine that sews straight stitch only. When a another stitch pattern is selected, for example zig zag, the needle will move side-to-side as it should however no zig zag stitches are sewn into the fabric.
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