My problem is this,,, when i try to sew the needle thread gets tangeled around the bobbin housing and my needle breaks, is there a simple solution to this problem?
2007-09-04 05:47:38 · 8 answers · asked by blueyedwoman2006 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
There is a good possibility your bobbin is in upside down. Most machines (except Viking) the bobbin turns clockwise when you pull the thread out of the bobbin case. Also you might have too loose of tension causing loops. You will have to experiment with the tensions.
2007-09-04 15:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have cleaned the area of the bobbin holder, replace the needle, without thread, and without the bobbin holder and bobbin in.
Now twist the hand wheel. DO NOT use the motor for this.
If the needle seems to hold on the way down, the problem is in the needle.
Have a look at how it is placed. Check that against the pictures in the manual.
If the needle is going down and up without problems, place the bobbin holder without bobbin.
Push it in till it clicks or fits and can not be pulled back without undoing its lock, (I assume the housing or holder has a locking mechanism.)
Again turn the wheel and check the needle.
If there is any hesitation, stop.
Check the bobbin holder against the manual.
If the needle goes all the way round it is time to place the bobbin.
Repeat with the bobbin placed, but without threading the machine. Still using only the hand wheel.
If there is a problem, it is likely that the bobbin is placed wrongly.
Did it fit into the holder without hessitation?
Is it the right bobbin? Sometimes you can buy prewound bobbins, but they do not always fit into your machine.
If there is no problem still, it is time to thread the machine.
Follow instructions in the manual. Set the tension on the neutral setting and bring the needle a full circle with the hand wheel.
If there is no hessitation, you need to place something to stitch. A sheet of paper will work well for testing. Use middle colour thread, different for top and bobbin on white paper, or black and white thread on coloured paper.
Again hand sew. Set the length of the stitch on medium, the width on straight and the selection for fancy stitches on zigzag or straight, so you get a straight stitch.
Do 2 stiches.
Take the paper out, it should come free when the needle is in the right position. Keep turning the wheel till the bottom loop disappears and comes free.
Now start again.
Do a couple of inches, (5 cm) hand power only.
And look at the sewing. If the tension is near right the threads cross in the paper, or just above or below.
If one of the threads makes a big loop in the stitching, you need to check the threading.
If the threading is right, change the tension.
Keep on till the tension is even.
Now engage the motor for the next test.
At first slowly, for one or two stitches at a time.
Keep one with getting longer stretches, controlling the results all the time.
With luck you have found the problem.
If you encounter any problem you can not find a solution for you should take the machine to a shop.
(Sometimes a friend who also sews can help you, as many things like fitting the bobbin and thread tension are fairly common.)
If you find a problem but can not clear it, it might be that the machine needs a lot of work, like the timing, or it can be a small problem that you just have not thought about yet.
I hardly ever break a needle, when I do it is neglectance, or a machine that is out of shape.
2007-09-04 11:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you should do is make sure the machine is threaded properly, and the bobbin is loaded properly. Sometimes one little thing in the threading procedure either gets missed or hung up and can cause grief.
Next, if the needle is breaking, it could be several things. If the needle is hitting the "foot" and breaking, you may have your stitch settings wrong for that "foot". Check everything out. Another thing that would cause the break is if you are using a needle too small for your fabric. Thicker fabrics like denim need a larger needle (usually size 16). Thinner fabrics, like nylons need a real small needle. Standard sewing is usually a size 14 needle.
Also look to see if there is a lot of lint or thread buildup inside your bobbin casing and in the movable parts of the machine. That clog up can put a stop to any sewing machine.
2007-09-04 09:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Stitchn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure there is no problem with the bobbin, first. open the thing, remove the bobbin, remove the chase, dust, add a drop of oil, put the chase back in. take the bobbin and make sure it is in the case properly. Sometimes I have had people put it in backwards. Can't tell you which way is right because different makes are different applications. Put the bobbin back in the case and put it in the chase. Now put in a new needle. Make sure it is in correctly. Still on the can't tell you which way the flat side of the needle needs to go as different machines have different applications on this too. Make sure the little screw is in tightly with the needle up to the pin tightly.
New needles are always needed!! Never reuse an old needle. toss them in a sharps container! they are usually bent or have a nib on the end.
I break at least one needle per day with regular sewing machine. I try hard not to break needles with the serger!! It is such a pain to replace needles.
2007-09-04 07:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You also might want to check that you threaded the bobbin correctly into the housing and fully locked in. Then as someone else said; make sure there are no loose threads inside the area the bobbin goes into. Best of luck!
2007-09-04 05:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by whysp80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your upper thread tension- it always needs to be balanced. Also, make sure that the upper thread is threaded properly- that causes the majority of sewing machine problems.
The needle shouldn't break if the tension, threading, timing are correct, and if you are using the correct needle size for the fabric type you are sewing with.
2007-09-04 08:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by not too creative 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cute little machine is for crafting, but none the less, it is a sewing machine. Using the manual as your guide re-thread the upper thread and re position the bobbin. Remove the thread and bobbin, lift the presser foot and set up the machine as the manual indicates. Always thread the machine with the presser foot up. The bobbin thread feeds counter clockwise on most drop-in bobbins. Make sure you get the thread, both top and bobbin through all the proper guides. You may have to return the machine for a more substantial model.
2016-05-21 02:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out the bobibn case and the hook and see if there is any thread wrapped around the pin that the bobbin case slides onto. Also make certain that you are using the correct (and good ) needle and that the top and bottom threads are threaded correctly.
http://www.isew.co.uk/how_to/..._know_your_needles-c-00109.htm
2007-09-04 05:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋