My babylock serger, part way through serging a piece of fabric, seemed to slow down and as it slowed a thumping noise came from the machine, becoming progressively louder until the entire machine stopped. The hand wheel is now also difficult to turn and the entire machine seems to be jammed. I can't see any obstructions when i slide open the cover. Any solutions?? Thanks!
Usually means a needle, knife or looper is bent and everything is out of alignment. Try all new needles and replace knife, then carefully hand-rotate your wheel and watch the alignment as everything stitches in super-slow motion. If you can see the bent part, you MAY be able to gently bend it back in alignment, but because these are such precision machines. it will probably need a service, which is good anyway because the technician can clean and oil the machine very well. It's worth it to have it serviced. Remember when you hear a knocking next time, to stop immediately and investigate.
Depends on the model but some machines have a problem that the feed regulator cam has become loose (2 set screws) and will not advance the material. A good Babylock dealer will be able to diagnose quick.
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Many sergers have scrap catchers on the front which catches all the pieces of fabric that is cut off as you serge. If your machine doesn't have one, a very simple solution is to get a narrow wastebasket (mine is 5"w x 10"l) and set it between your feet. Line up your serger close to the edge of your table and directly over the basket. Walah! The scraps fall right in the wastebasket so you don't have anything to clean up after your serging!
PS The scrap basket that comes with the serger is hard to clean out if it's fabric because everything sticks. If it's plastic, it has to be taken off the machine to get the front opened and you have to remember to reattach it so this solution is much easier and you don't have to feel bad one didn't come with your machine!
most Sergers have a blade adjustment that allows you to move the blade closer to the sewing plate as well as further away sounds like yours may be to close to plate. Open the door to the underside of your sewing machine; their should be a round knob at the base of the blade are. Turn the blade until it moves away from the sewing plate. test and see if you have adjusted it enough so as not to cut your stitching off. hope this helps
No you do not need the cutting blade to serge but you shouldn't have to remove the blade it you should be able to push the knob at base of blade inward or pull it outward to turn blade downward out of the way.
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Aug 5, 2009 ... One of my favorite uses for my serger is to do rolled hems. A rolled hem is were the machine folds the fabric under a tiny bit and then stitches it.
Do you need a heavier needle (most sergers use size 11/75 or 14/90)? Do you need a different needle point style for what you're serging? Is the machine clean and properly lubricated? Does it skip on all fabrics, or just this one particular fabric?
If the answers are no, no, yes, and all fabrics, then you've probably got a looper that's just a smidge out of alignment, or a burr on the thread path someplace.
Your serger needs service. (clean, oil, adjust, etc.) It may be that the motor is not lubed well enough and as it is being run it heats up and expands which causes it to bog down and stop. I would take it in for service and "mention" this issue while you are there.
the best thing to do is take the machine in to have it checked. sergers are nice & very useful, I have a babylock serger with the jet-air looper threading systerm, and I use it alot when making clothes. I even used my serger to serge the ends of fabric that I haven't used yet so the ends won't fray.
Your problem is probably the stitch length adjustment cam (located on the left side of the machine) To fix this problem you will need to remove the small plastic cap (with red arrow) covering the screw securing the cam. It is usually also necessary to remove the connecting rod/sleeve that the cam rides in. Once both of these parts have been removed, you will need to carefully separate them and resurface the inside of the sleeve. This can be done with a very fine (500grit or higher) emery paper. Once the cam fits inside the sleeve without binding, reassemble using sewing machine oil or lithium grease and adjust feed dog timing.
Get a basic book on serging from your library. The higher the #, the feed dogs infront feed fabric in faster, keeping knits, etc from stretching. It can also gather if you go to the highest #. A slightly lower # the N can be used for slippery fabrics because it slows the front feed dogs, but be careful because it can stretch and ruin the fabric. I have only once needed the lower # for a really slippery chiffon. Start on scraps and experiemnt. It's not used very often unless you sew daily or professionally.
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