Brother Sewing Machines Technical Support

button hole

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

when in b, material doesn't move. all other sewing works fine. Tried differnt kinds of material and thread. machine is new and worked fine with first button holes, next day didn't work.

wont thread

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

the machine will not thread itself anymore, and when I manuall try to thread it it will go for a little bit and the the thread breaks.

Automatic Threading not working

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I am having huge problems with the automatic threading on my Brother Innovis 4000D. Besides not going thru the needle 50% of the time( even though I have tried leaving some loose thread) , the other 50% it wont even hook up in the slot where you...

motor is locking up after a few stitches but no thread is tangled

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

my sewing machine will sew maybe 10 stitches then the motor locks up (well what i think is the motor). i can still move the needle manually, the E6 message shows on the screen however no thread is caught . i then remove everything and start again,...

threading the bobbin

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

i lost my manual and cannot properly thread the bobbin

adjusting timing on brother pe 150 embroidery machine

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

How do I adjust the timing on my machine? My husband took off bottom plate and tightened the screws that hold the little arm that puts tension on the belt. It is much better, but the timing is still slightly off. Any suggestions? Don't tell me to...

lower thread tangles and machine then locks up

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I recently took my machine in for repair for this problem and when I got it back, it worked fine. As soon as I had to change the thread (both upper and bobbin) the same problem started all over again. I start sewing and then it makes a "clunking"...

will not sew

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

My machine was doing lovely for a whole week then yesterday while I was sewing along the tread bunched up on the underside around the bobbin. Now the bobbin thread will not catch at all. I have tried everything, I took it apart - cleaned it - made...

Brother LS1520

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

Costco sell this model online for $99.99. It seem a bit more elaborate then the LS1217. I can not find any opinion on it. Can anyone help? Thanks,

Is it too early for a calming tipple?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

Just spent a frustrating 3/4 hour rethreading my D)&@# overlocker (serger). Why is it always the lower looper that needs rethreading? Thought I'd get on and finish a liene for DH that I've had in the "nearly ready to start on this one" pile and...

Thread sticking around bobbin in strands and then locks up - how can I fix it myself?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

Thread sticking around bobbin in strands and then locks up - how can I fix it myself? I was sewing with no problems for about an hour, then my machine locked up on a section and I had to cut the section of threads to get the material away from the...

Need quality cheap sewing machine

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

You know how you can buy a cheap sony or panasonic and the quality is usually very good? I"m looking for a sewing machine in the < $200 range with good quality. Even <$100 would be fine too. We don't need features, just basics. The reviews from...

What should I try next?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I have been quilting (stippliing). All at once the tension seems to be adjusted wrong. The bobbin thread comes to the top and I have tried to adjust the tension and nothing seems to work. What should I try next?

E1 error code.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I am getting an "E1" error on my brother ES-2000. What does this error code mean?

Foot pedal is not working!

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I get an awful whirring sound when I try to use the foot pedal but the needle never moves. The wheel on the side will still make the needle go up and down but the foot pedal is useless at this point. Anyone have any idea about this one? The bobbin...

Top thread keeps breaking

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

The top thread keeps breaking off before I can even get a stitch into the fabric. It worked fine while I did all the seams on the skirt, but now that I am trying to stitch the waist, it's not working. It's so frustrating. I hope you can...

how do i oil this machine , please

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

Hi I have never oil my machine and it's making this noise how do i go by oiling it, I do not know where to start, i have a Brother PC 6000 Pacesetter.need help.

needle and hook out of time.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

The message is to check and rethread upper thread. It is threaded and correct. I removed the foot plate and the bobbin carriage and slowley turned the wheel to watch what happens. The needle comes down but goes back up before the hook can catch the...

Just want to sew

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I am a first time user to a sewing machine, I just received this sewing machine last week I have read the entire manual, but canot seem to get it to work eveything is where it is supposed to be, but for some reason it will not sew! the needle is in...

won"t sew

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

It will not sew but it makes a noise still doesn"t sew

Bernette funlock 006D

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I have a serger and I cannot for the life of me get the tensions to look and be right I cant find my manual either. Can you help?

Presser foot down, but still get error "E1"

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I get an E1 message when I begin to sew. The manual says the presser foot is not down, but it is. We tried cleaning, opened it up, everything is working normal except for that error. It won't sew at all. Any suggestions?

How to thread machine?

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I want to make sure I have the machine threaded correctly. The fabric does not feed through. I just got the machine and I am finding the directions a bit confusing after step 4..Where should all the dials be set. Thank you for any suggestions you...

Bicor vx1005 ...thread keeps bunching

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

When I try to sew the thread keeps bunching up on the bottom of the fabric. I've also, had a problem with the thread breaking.

threading and thread breaks

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

Just bought this. I don't know the correct tention for simple sewing. Everytime I try..the thread breaks! Then it shudders..:( Am about to return it!

Needle hitting bobbin case (I think)

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I missed taking a pin out of a garment I was sewing and of course I hit it and broke my needle. Since then, every few stitches or so I hear a little bump and feel a little resistance on my needle. I took the plate off and manually turned the needle.....

parts for 1034D brother serger

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I need a upper looper for a 1043D brother serger. Where can I find one sheap?

my needle broke, and i don't know how to replace it.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

my needles broke, and i don't know how to replace it.can anyone tell me?

Putting my machine back to operating order

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

The entire needle housing unit fell, including the thread guide. I can't figure out how to put it back together again. HELP

Threading

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:25:25 GMT

I have misplaced my manual and I haven't used my serger in about 2 years. I can not seem to thread it properly even after following the guide on the machine. Is there a place to get the video and or manual again Thanks