so very time i try to start sewing on the machine the thread breaks and everything is all threaded the right way but im not sure if it has something to do with the tension or what. someone please help me i am so frustrated!
2007-08-01 15:34:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I'm a sewing machine technician and can tell you all the above has good advise. If your top tension is not TOO tight then your thread may be catching on a burr somewhere. Follow everywhere below the needle where the thread can actually touch the machine. Sometimes after a needle hits something it leaves burrs on the metal that the thread catches on and breaks or cuts. A big problem is the hole that the needle goes through on the needleplate. These get gouged up and the thread catches there. Needlplates are inexpensive and easy to replace (search online) and probably it will solve your problem. If the burr is below the needleplate like on the rotating hook then it needs to be polished off with emery paper. A good way to find out is by running your fingernail over everywhere the thread passes over. You will find the burr.
Good luck.
2007-08-03 11:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by Rick 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This used to happen to me a lot until I stopped using cheap thread and bought a good quality thread. Try it and if it still breaks, check your manual. Mine has a page in the back called troubleshooting. Don't despair,there is usually a logical explanation. Make sure you are using the correct size needle for your fabric and always use a new needle for every project. Sometimes the needle will get a little pick on it and this will also cause your thread to break. Take the needle out and feel the end to make sure it is perfectly smooth. Sewing should be fun so keep troubleshooting until you figure out the problem.
2007-08-02 18:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if your tension is too tight on the top end. If your thread does not pull threw freely with a slight bit of give it is to tight. Remove the thread and rethread the machine. Also give the spool of thread a tug test. If the thread breaks easily by you pulling on it, the thread is old. Your needle may also be dull. Change that out as well.
If nothing works, I would contact your dealer for that machine.
I hope this helps.
Jackie
2007-08-02 15:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie's Desighns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Maybe: You have not put
the thread thru all the holes,or
2) the thread is rotten,or
3) Your tension is too tight.
Start at about number 4 and
adjust up or down.
Use an old piece of fabric...
preferably cotton,and after threading, sew a few inches; don't mess
with the bobbin thread, but
adjust to a higher number and
look at your stitch. It should be not too tight or too loose.
If that doesn't work, start
going to a lower number.
If that doesn't work, take it
to your sewing center and have them show you how.
2007-08-01 16:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens sometimes on one of my sewing machines, what I do is I grab the two threads and hold to them until the machine does the first stitches, then I let go. Check the bobbin, maybe the bobbin tension it's too tight. Never trust that the tensions (upper and lower) will stay put, check them periodically, even the vibration when sewing can alter the tensions.
2007-08-01 15:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Millie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This "thread" might be 6 years old (as of when I'm typing this), but Rick's answer regarding burrs on metal parts was spot on for me. I found a bad burr on the needleplate, so I took the needleplate off and filed the burr away with a very fine (dental) file. I then cleaned it up a bit more with 600 grit emery paper and voila! I used to sew only about 3 inches before the thread would break, now it works perfectly! Thanks, Rick!
2013-11-19 10:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take another look at the thread path.
Then make sure that the bobbin is inserted properly.
Look at the spool and check that the thread isn't caught on the spool
Look at the spool pin and see that the thread isn't caught on the spool
pin
make sure that the thread isn't caught in the thread guides.
look at the top tension to be sure its set right and that the thread isn't double wrapped around it
check the next thread guides.
make sure that the needle is in the correct direction.
make sure the needle is threaded in the correct direction
all this stuff should be pictured in your manual.
2007-08-01 16:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jim's Lady 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its been a long time since I have used a sewing machine, but try adjusting the tension.
2007-08-01 15:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds silly, but it's one more thing to check: is the thread getting caught in the little slash on the top of the thread spool?
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2007-08-01 18:13:03 · answer #9 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can pull your top thread through your bottom thread stitches, than is your tension is to loose.
2007-08-01 15:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋