I am trying to make some pillows for my daughters bed and the needle keeps picking up the bobin thread and it knots up does anyone know what I mean by this if not I can try to explain more. I just have a cheap machine Tiny Taylor I a really frustrated with the thing. Do I need to change needle or what?
2006-07-29 02:01:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
also I don't know much about needles but this one seem kind of large for the fabric I am using it thin should I be using a smaller needle?
2006-07-29 02:07:18 · update #1
You can try these solutions, pretty much in order. Good Luck!!
*check the dial above the needle. (tension knob) it should be set on 4, 5, or 6.
*try turning the bobbin thread over - many machines HAVE to have the bobbin thread coming off the bobbin from the correct direction.
*clean out the area where the bobbin is, too much dust and dirt is bad.
*Oil the machine at the points recommended in the users manual
* you might need to use a smaller needle, but not likely.
2006-07-29 02:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bleu-Jay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is simple and does not concern the thickness of the needle.
Every time the needle goes in its bringing up more thread and in a bunch as i understand it instead of putting on stiches.
The answer is simple, remove the bobbin knob. and seperate the bobbin from it, See that the thread leaves the bobbin from the opposite direction of the opening so it comes out tight.
your stich will be fine and adjust the size or lenght of each stictch by using a knob on the right side next to the flywheel on your right with a grader, always have it on medium. for a smooth stich.
2006-07-29 02:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to adjust the lower bobbin thread tension this can be time consuming and you might want to find someone nearby to actually show you how to do this for the first time and try a smaller needle if you say it seems to large for the thread it probably is
2006-07-29 09:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the tension, but it may help to change the needle if you havent for a while. Check the needle is sitting properly in its holder too.
2006-07-29 02:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the tension might be too loose. The other thing it could be is maybe you put the bobbin in wrong. I think your needle is probably OK.
2006-07-29 02:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if the tension is not right. Try tightening the tension control slightly.
2006-07-29 02:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by kittybriton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is too tight - loosen the wheel on the side
2006-07-29 02:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adjust your tension.
2006-07-29 02:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋