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| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 12:05:23 AM
So I'm starting to sew a dart, and two stitches in, my sewing machine thread starts knotting up. So I stop, rethreaded...try again...same thing. I've cleaned it, put a new needle in, took it apart and cleaned it more. Oiled it. etc..but still it knots up. I don't know what the deal is, I'd just finished another dart right before and it was fine! And I've got one project that HAS to be completed by tomorrow night, and another I'd like to complete by then as well. But without a working sewing machine, its a no-go. Please any tips or hints to get my machine working properly would be of HUGE help...
TIA
~Naomi~
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| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 7:03:14 PM
yes, fab advice! thanks for the site Bonne!
I just feel kinda stupid though....cant believe I threaded my machine WRONG!! ack!
~Naomi~
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| Bonne |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 5:26:47 PM
If you ever misplace your machine's manual,or come across a machine with no manual, this place gives free threading diagrams for many models: http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm
I rarely have had troubles with my bobbin tension, until recently that was the culprit. Had to increase the tension by tightening the bitty screw on the bobbin case and that solved the dilemna (loopy threads on top of the sewing).
Otherwise, everyone's given good advice.
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| debinmtns |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 09:17:50 AM
Oh, good Naomi, I am very glad it worked out! Happy Sewing!
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| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 08:42:41 AM
ROFL....so yeah...you know how I said I even rethreaded it? well I DID..only...I musta done it the same was as before...WRONG! you'd think after nearly two years, and threading it dozens of times(and getting it right each time)...I'd have gotten it right this time...anyways..problem fixed..Thanks so much for the advice ladies I do appreciate that very much...
it wasnt the machine...it was me...go figure...haha
cheers!
~Naomi~
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| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 08:33:39 AM
Thanks! I'll try these things! it is on the bottom, so it may be my tension...sometimes it takes someone else besides the person working on the machine to give fresh ideas...off I go to try all that...Thanks again!
~Naomi~
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| debinmtns |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 06:24:27 AM
Try hanging on to the thread when starting. Practice on another scrap piece. I alway end on a piece of scrap so that does not happen. Sometimes the bobbins did not wind correctly. I know.
Its fristrating to deal with. Sometimes its better to walk away. I certainly hupe you don't have to take it repair shop.
P/S they always told me if the thread is on the bottom its your top tension and if its on your top its the bobbin.
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| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 12:41:13 AM
Lordy, there is nothing more frustrating than when your machine won't cooperate!  What comes to mind is the following...sure hope you find a solution that works. I'm pretty sure what you have is a tension problem though.
1. Check your tension...if the thread is knotting all up on the BOTTOM of the fabric, it's your top tension that needs tightening.
2. Make sure your thread is running through the opening properly on the bobbin case. Also, make sure your bobbin is in the case the right way.
3. Try a different needle again.
4. Double check to make sure the thread is in the take-up lever and it's all threaded correctly.
5. Make sure your spool of thread hasn't wound itself around the spindle underneath the spool. Happens sometimes.
Good luck, makes ya crazy doesn't it!?!
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