...upper thread enters the bobbin area during sewing, catches the bobbin thread, and as the needle goes up, pulls the stitch tight. Something is catching the upper thread as it goes around. The most ...
...upper thread from the needle. The hook on the bobbin does this job. If it catches the thread from the upper thread it should cause the bobbin thread to go upwards. 4. Remember the piece of metal to ...
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...upper thread issue. Thread irregularities that appear on the topside of the fabric are generally bobbin related. First thing to try is installing a brand new needle. Verify it is the correct needle ...
...upper thread is in the takeup lever. Watch the needle as you slowly turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward you) and the needle point touches the fabric (make sure presser foot is down). Is the ...
...upper thread breaks Check the spindle the thread is mounted on and see if it's wrapped around it. Sometimes thread will catch and wrap around the spool spindle and break. Check thread guides to be ...
...upper thread catches on the bobbin case. I would change your needle. A burr or a slightly bent needle can cause your problem. (Granny Maud sharpened needles with an emery board. Un-bent needles by ...
...upper thread over the bobbin. The upper thread then drags the bobbing thread up. I have the same problem...I have been sewing for many years, and I think I know how to thread a sewing machine! I'm ...
...upper thread down to the underside of the fabric. There could also be something wrong with the bobbin case itself that may be resolved by trying a new bobbin case (or borrow one from a friend, etc.) ...
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...causes and things you can try to troubleshoot the issue: Bobbin tension is too tight or too loose: The tension on the bobbin should be just right in order for the thread to catch and form proper ...
...thread through the needle eye and from the bobbin.
Set the upper tension to the midway point and retest your machine. The ideal tension is achieved when the upper and bobbin threads meet in ...
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