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I sew a short distance and then the thread is broken retread it and same thing happens. just put in a new needle

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Usually, broken thread means the machine is threaded incorrectly, there is a burr in the thread path, or the tension is too high. It happens often on my machine when the thread slips down the thread spool and wraps around the pin. Hard to see, but it sure puts a crimp in sewing.... Usually, it stitches an inch or so and the top thread gets tight and "ping" it breaks.

Remove the top thread from the machine.
Install a brand new needle.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning.
Set the top tension to the midway point and test the machine.
Adjust the top tension as needed.

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2007

SOURCE: Thread getting caught underneath

you need to replace your shukle that holds the tread bobbing below.it is either slack or broken . if it is slack then you tighten the little screw that holds a cover that gives the thread tension .if its broken then replace it.once the thread is slack below it will cause your thread to bundle up.

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2008

SOURCE: New Sewing Genie doesn't sew

they are not accurate, but also this machine is not the greatest with all types of thread, try using rayon or polyester thread when trying to wind a bobbin (cotton thread on these machines are typically sometimes hard) let me know and if this does not work ill send over what I have as far as directions

coesew

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2008

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The solution that I found last night was the thread tension. I have never touched the dial, only had it set on 'auto." When I started playing with it, I realized the top thread should be really easy to pull through the machine and it wasn't. I started turning the dial (to 3 or 4) and the thread slid through the machine perfectly. No more birds nest! I really thought it was bobbin initially because of the horrible sound it was making.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: while sewing the bobbin case moves, wheel locks up, needle locks

Im not sure if this will help but thought I would pass it along. My Pfaff 6122 tells me to check bobbin for thread unrolling clockwise before you place it back in the machine. I had mine turned to un roll counter clockwise, this is wrong, the bobbin will fall out when you pull on the thread while you are holding it in your hand. You may just keep putting it in backwards. Hope this works for you. J.R.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: conse sewing machine...broke needle...put new

machine threads left to right and the hole is on the side. the long groove of the needle goes to the left.
needle must be 135x17
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My machine will sew for about 6 inches then it loops the thread and jams, I have tried retreading the machine, changing the needle and rewinding the bobbin.

I think that your thread is unwinding the wrong way, try turning your thread spool upside down and see what happens.
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The stitches on the underside are looping I’ve retreaded both the needle and bobbin and neither makes a difference

You are getting a thread mess under the fabric? Frequently, this occurs because the top thread is not fully seated in the tension disk.

Install a brand new needle.
Remove the top thread from the machine.
ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread the machine from the beginning.
If necessary, adjust the top tension so the top and bobbin threads meet in the middle of the fabric.

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My sashiko keeps breaking thread. I've by trading out different bobbins,I'm using Aurifil 50/2 thread. I've changed the needle and the wire. I sewed yesterday & retreaded the machine about 125 times.

Sometimes the thread is not compatible with the material. Or wrong size or blunt needle. Or old thread. Different thread in the bobbin and top. Hope this helps:)
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Have the Ruby Royale, the bobbin thread is coming to the top side of fabric, not getting full color. Have retreaded, new bobbin, no luck. It's a new machine and worked beautifully this morning.

Tension is probably the problem. Sewing heats up the machine and the tension discs may not like it. Also be sure that your thread, fabric and needle are correct. The wrong needle ( too big?) may draw too much thread from the bobbin.
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I have a consequent rb5 , bobbin thread is not feeding top thread, also needle keeps breaking off

First make sure you are putting in needle correctly, it has a flat side.
Insert a new needle into your sewing machine with the flat side away from you. Push the needle into the clamp until it touches the pin (a) and stops. Firmly tighten needle clamp screw with the screw driver.
if you find all the thread bunched up then look at your thread not being routed through all the the locations. Go slow and retread from beginning.
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What is causing needle to jam?

Try installing a brand new needle. Use a different brand of thread.

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How do I fix the tensio. It's a birds nest of thread at the bottom

bunching underneath is thread tension at the needle too loose
tension numbers are only a guide as different size threads require different tensions as do different material thicknesses
recheck the threading of the machine as it is possible that the thread is behind the tension washers and not between
you can try adjusting bobbin thread tension but as I stated bunching underneath is normally needle thread tension
you can test the needle thread tension setting by pulling the thread before you thread the needle and if altering the tension doesn't alter the effort required to pull the thread ,then the problem is in the tension plate adjustment
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It will no longer sew, I've tried to retread it and to tighten the tention.

Check the manual for inserting the needle - this is usually with the flat side of the needle shank facing the back of the machine.

If the needle is inserted incorrectly, the top thread will not pick up the bobbin thread.
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Bobbin thread not feeding into the upper needle thread

completely unthread the machine....ensure the needle piston shaft is in the correct position and retread the upper. reinstall the bobbin and turn the machine by hand to engage the bobbin thread. Draw the bobbin thread through the stitch plate and with the needle thread, allow to trail off the back. attempt to sew a piece of scap material.

please let me know what happens at this point.

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