How do I remove the needle for maintenance? - Sewing Machines

Well, a little sharpening is helping.
If there is another problem, more details, please !

Install a brand new needle and confirm it is inserted with the flat side facing the proper direction.. A bent, damaged needle will sometimes cause skipped stitches or even needle strikes inside the machine. A new needle is the least expensive cure for a lot of sewing machine problems. The needle should be changed about every 8 hours of sewing or at least when starting a new project.

Remove the top thread. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. Verify the thread path is correct.

Sometimes, skipped stitches will occur if the needle, thread, and fabric are incompatible. Be sure to use the correct needle for your project. Use a good quality thread--AVOID old or bargain bin thread!

If the machine continues to skip stitches, then it may be out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.

Basic Maintenance Tension Skipped Stitches

What to Do If Your Sewing Machine Is Skipping Stitches

Don Ignore Your Sewing Machine Skipping Stitches Simple Solutions

1. Try to take out the needle. If this doesn't work take out the bobbin carefully so you don't get stuck by the needle. Also remove the bobbin case. (thing that the bobbin sets in)
2. Once you have the two out try to turn the hand wheel. It should turn.
3. Replace the needle. Clean the bobbin area thoroughly. Oil the race where the bobbin case rides. One drop is all it needs.
4. With the needle inserted and no bobbin inserted turn the hand wheel.
5. If it turns ok then insert the bobbin case and bobbin.
6. Does it turn? If it is a problem turning then you will need to get it timed from a maintenance person.

Needle maintenance is basically just removing the current needle, inserting a brand new needle, pushing it all the way up, and tightening the screw. Be sure the flat side of the needle is facing the proper direction in the machine (consult the owner's manual) or check how the current needle is installed.

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Unable to assist without knowing the make & model. Consult the owner's manual. There should be instructions re how to remove the bobbin to access the hook area. Check the maintenance section.

Refer to the maintenance section of the manual for your machine. If you do not have a manual, check at the Singer Company website for a download.

Raise the needle to it's highest position and remove the bobbin case. Cleaning away any lint or thread that may have accumulated in this area.

If the machine requires oiling (only if this is indicated as part of the maintenance), use sewing machine oil only.

Replace the bobbin case - making sure the needle is at it's highest position for proper positioning of the shuttle.

Refer to the manual for threading the machine - make sure the foot is always up when doing this.

Check the bobbin to be sure the thread is feeding in the correct direction from the bobbin spool and through the guides on the bobbin case.

The maintenance section of your instruction book shows how to install the bobbin case. Be sure the needle is at it's highest position to do this.

The bobbin case should never slip once it is properly installed.

If the needle continues to hit the case, the machine needs to be serviced by an authorized Brother dealer if you are the original owner to prevent invalidation of the warranty.

If you try to adjust the timing you could run into additional problems.

Drop-in bobbin?

Refer to the maintenance section of the manual for cleaning.

Raise the needle to it's highest position and remove the bobbin and bobbin case.

Clean the shuttle and replace the bobbin case, noting the graphic in the instruction manual for aligning the case into the shuttle.

Turn the handwheel to see if the needle now clears the outer edge of the bobbin case.

Turn off the power and remove the needle and presser foot.

Open the needle plate and bobbin case and clean the area, removing lint and the jammed thread.

Make sure the bobbin case is properly in place.

There is a maintenance section in the manual to show you how to remove the bobbin case and clean the machine.

Install a new needle with the flat side to the back of the machine.

Rethread the machine with the presser foot up.

Make sure the thread from the bobbin is feeding from the bobbin spool in the correct direction and through the proper guides.

If you need a manual, you can download one at Brother.com.

Clean, clean, clean the bobbin race area, oil the designated oiling spots (if there are any), and change the needle for each new project (or 6 hours of sewing). I'm not a Bernina user but have sold another swiss brand and in our training the need to clean and CHANGE THE NEEDLE was stressed heavily. Many users will leave the needle in place until it breaks, sewing through thick and thin, knits and wovens. And there is always going to be lint building up in the bobbin race area which will eventually "felt" up into a wad if left. Simple cleaning is lifting the needle plate, (or opening the front flap if front loading), removing the bobbin case, and brushing around the whole area carefully with a small soft bristled brush. Then oiling (with quality light machine oil), running gently for a few seconds unthreaded, then reassembling. Also wipe down the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth and clean between the tension disks by sliding a single layer of fabric into them.