...make sure you are using the correct size needle for the type of thread and fabric you are using. Thicker fabrics such as denim and upholstery fabrics will require a thicker needle, like a 100
...at needle I have a consew 230 that continually breaks the top thread at the needle when sewing thicker fabrics. This problem has only developed since changing a broken needle. I have checked
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...thicker piece of fabric eg crossing a seam. I have tried new needles, new blade but it still does it and has become worse. It now wont really stitch well either. Still cover stitches well though. I ...
...the smaller the # on the needle the finer teh fabric it will sew. also using the right weight of thread is important...light weight thread for light weight fabric and heavier for thicker ...
...thicker fabric such as tacking in drapery pleats? Use a thicker needle. Release the looper screw and move it back and close to the needle, but without touching. Tight the looper screw. Adjust the ...
...I would imagine that Janome universal needles would be fine for this machine. Thicker needles are required for sewing thicker
...fabric. Thicker fabrics or thinner fabrics will need different tensions. To achieve the correct tension, test stitch and adjust the tension so the upper thread and bobbin thread meet in the middle of ...
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...thick the material is. Most mechanical machines will sew thicker fabrics, however, if the needle is unable to penetrate the fabric, it could damage the machine. Be sure to use a heavier, sharp
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thicker fabric and the safety device was activated. Now I can't get the needle out of the fabric. How do I deactivate the safety device and remove my fabric? have you tried turning off the machine
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...the presser foot applies to the fabric and feed dogs. For most common fabrics, the middle setting would be standard. However, adjusting for thicker or thinner fabrics is available when needed.
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