The upper thread seems to be getting caught on the bobbin case. I've adjusted the upper tension, the bobbin tension. I rethreaded the bobbin and the needle countless times according to the user manual. Still, I can't seem to get more than a few stitches before the machine jams. When I pull the fabric away, the top stitches look perfect, but under the fabric, there are several long strands of thread that seem to be caught on the bobbin case. Most times, I actually have to remove the bobbin cradle just to remove the extra thread. I've also tried oiling the machine. What else can I do??? This is my first sewing machine and I was so excited about it, but I'm finding myself incredibly discouraged. Does ANYONE know what I'm doing wrong? Or a tech support number for Singer??
Thanks!
2007-06-03 12:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by Monica 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I'm a sewing machine tech. Always remember TNT. Threading, Needle and Tension. Eventually you will figure out the problem.
You might look to see if you put the bobbin in so its turning the right way. Another possibility is that you might have jammed it and had the needle hit the hook. (the part that catches the loop when the needle goes up.) Check everywhere that the thread touches and see if you can feel a burr. If the needle hit the hook and there is a burr you will feel it with your fingernail. You can't always see these burrs by eye. What happens is the thread can catch on a burr and foul everything up. Then you have to use some fine emery paper to file down the burr smooth. Just turn the handle slow by hand with the door open when first picking up the bobbin thread. Watch every where the thread runs across then feel with your fingernail those places.
Good luck to you.
2007-06-03 13:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My first thought is that you're using a poor quality machine and/or thread. They can cause all sorts of problems. If the machine cost less than about $300, new, it probably isn't a great machine. Sorry. Some older machines will be relatively cheap to buy, but will be very useful. My second thought is that you should try taking the bobbin mechanism apart according to the manual, and then dust everything there. Just dusting the bits that you can access without disassembly isn't enough. There's often a lot of lint that's in the bobbin area that you won't see until you take it apart. Don't be afraid of taking the bobbin area apart, it's meant to be done by the user. If all else fails, you can take it to a sewing repair shop, but this will mean paying out money.
2016-04-02 00:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The upper thread seems to be getting caught on the bobbin case. I've adjusted the upper tension, the bobbin tension. I rethreaded the bobbin and the needle countless times according to the user manual. Still, I can't seem to get more than a few stitches before the machine jams. When I pull...
2015-08-06 09:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thread catches like that when I have the bobbin in backwards. I can never remember which way it's supposed to go in, so at least 3 times out of every 4 that I have to rethread my bobbin it does that. The bobbin holder on my machine is also getting a bit worn; I am sure that has to be part of the problem as well.
2016-03-22 19:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you could have a burr, either on the needle or on the bobbin case. Try changing the needle (which should be done often anyway) and if it still happens, take the bobbin case to a repair shop.
It's not a good idea to adjust the bobbin tension. They don't give you a way to tell how far you turned it. I have been sewing professionally for a long time and I never adjust the tension.
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2007-06-03 12:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem with my first sewing machine at Christmas. Turned out for me that I was not winding the bobbin properly and it was getting caught up in the machine, hence causing the problems. I would take a break (doing it in frustration only makes it worse - believe me). Then try to wind a different bobbin - following the directions carefully. See if that works.
You might also want to make sure that you are putting the bobbin in correctly or that your needle is not bent. Sometimes once the bobbin "jams", the needle is bent and then will continue to cause problems for you. You might want to try replacing the needle.
Good luck.
2007-06-03 12:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by BPD Wife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you have the needle in the right way? I used to be a sewing machine mechanic and probably the most common reason for people needing repairs was that the needle was in backwards. If I was lucky I would get it at that stage, but if I was unlucky the man of the house would have had a go at it and I got a basketful of bits that he didn't know what to do with it. Let me know if this works and if not maybe I can find another solution
2007-06-03 12:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by Nana Elaine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I was using it getting on grand. Went to press the item I was sewing, went back to the machine and it has no power, no light and not working now.
2016-01-16 03:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by Shirley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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