Locking up and knotting!! (by 3 users)

posted by BLESSED on Jan 16, 2007

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Hi I just got the Kenmore mini ultra -- used without a manual. It keeps locking up after a few seconds and the thread is long and tangled on the underside of the fabric -- which I can assume is the reason it stops sewing. Since I don't have a manual, and I am not an experienced sewer, does anyone know what my problem may be?

Thank you!

I have the same problem.

2 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by lindadiann, posted on Feb 28, 2008

sounds like its not treaded correctly, i just fix this same machine for my neice, but it also has other problems that i am currently trying to figure out with out the manul!

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 10, 2007

i do not have a manual.

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posted on Dec 03, 2007

allmakes

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These are the most common faults, not threading the machine with the presser foot up so the thread goes in between the tension discs, Thread going the wrong side of the disc, Top tension not set properly, usually between 4 and 6 should be okay, not threading the machine properly

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Solution #2

posted on Jul 14, 2008

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I just fixed this problem on my Mini Ultra! It turned out that the left side of my machine, above the needle was popped open a little. I tried everything else, but noticed this, popped it back together, and I'm back in business!

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posted on Mar 03, 2008

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my machine keep knotting up while im trying to hem my pants.

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