I see the wires. Is there a schematic that shows what they should look like so I can compare?I see the wires. Is there a schematic that shows what they should look like so I can compare?
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Re: Will not thread the needle automatically, can I fix...
Did fix myself. Saw that some very small 'metal rods' -for lack of the correct terminology- were bent. Straightened them with tweezers. A temporary fix to be sure, but I'm back in business.
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Which thread, needle threads, or looper threads?
If looper threads, be sure to unthread both loopers and retread in correct order, 1;2;3;4:
be sure upper looper is threaded before lower looper
Can't tell since you didn't list the make & model.
FWIW, no machine "automatically" threads the needle. Some machines do have a needle-threader apparatus attachment but it is user manipulated.
HINT: To make needle threading easier, do NOT lick the thread end. Instead, lick your index finger and swipe it across the BACK of the needle's eye. When you put the thread end up to the needle's eye, the thread will literally "jump" through the eye!!!
Most likely there is a worn groove or a rough spot that has caught the thread. I have an older machine that has an issue and have had to cover the spot with duct tape, although there may be other fixes.
If you are concerned about doing it yourself, just take it to a sewing repair shop and see if they can fix it there for you.
Depends what is wrong with your needle threader. Needle threaders tend to be very fragile parts so it is not uncommon for them to stop working. You may be able to replace the part if it is broken but it may be a job trying to find the part. Search the internet for parts for the make & model of your machine. Once you get the part, search the internet (YouTube) for videos showing how to replace the part.
On the other hand, it is not a serious problem if the auto-needle threader does not work. These options were not available until the most recent sewing machines were manufactured and your machine will most likely operate for many years despite the broken needle threader. Manual threading was all that was available for over 100 years.
HINT: To help make needle threading easier, lick your forefinger then swipe the back of the needle's eye. The moisture in the eye will help pull the thread through.
If the top thread is shredding it is usually because the needle and thread are not compatible. If thread is too large for the eye and the thread groove, the action of sewing will cause the thread to shred as it pieces the fabric.
Try a different needle and thread. Here's an excellent web site:
Perhaps the threader has been bent or has become loose or detached.
To do manual threading, lick your finger and then rub it on the back of the needle's eye. The moisture helps draw the thread into the eye. BINGO, no need for a threader!
here's my suggestions change the needle-make sure the needle is inserted correctly into the needle holder & also turned the right way make sure when sewing on the machine that the top thread does not come off the thread take up lever check the top thread tension it may be too tight,, usually 4 is good or if the machine has automatic tension set it there make sure it's the right needle for the machine & make sure it's the right needle for the fabric & thread. some thread is knotty ,,, make sure the thread is good quality
I see the wires. Is there a schematic that shows what they should look like so I can compare?
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