Necchi Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

thread is not between tension plates but behind one

The problem most likely is not the bobbin. The problem is the top thread. If thread is knotting, tangling under the fabric, it is a top thread problem. Remove the top thread from the machine. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. If there are still thread clumps under the fabric, you will need to increase the top tension. (The extra thread appearing under the fabric is excess top thread hanging up under the fabric.) You may need to keep adjusting the top tension until both top & bobbin threads meet in the middle of the fabric. ....

That's the presser foot and it is made to be removed so you use other presser feet for certain functions. The owner's manual should have instructions on how to remove and install a presser foot,. http://www.ifixmachines.com/index.php/product/1620-necchi-sewing-machine-3102-fb-manual How To Change The Presser Foot of Sewing Machine ...

Is the bobbin wheel actually turning? If so, the bobbin winder is still activated. Have you tried turning the inner wheel on the handwheel to de-activate the bobbin (see video)? Amber Necchi Machine Basics If that doesn't help, you may need to take the machine for service.Manual:https://www.manualslib.com/manual/940234/Necchi-534-Fb.html...

I tried locating a manual for your machine but was unsuccessful. Most serger cutting blades can be disengaged by pressing it to the right and then flipping up. Otherwise, I can't offer any other ideas. However, if you want to stitch without using the cutting blade engaged, it is not a good idea. The cutting blade prevents excess fabric from flopping over into the loopers and can cause them to be damaged or broken.

need free Instruction Manual for my Necchi SP17 Steam Press

This may be helpful. Most machines thread similarly. How to Thread Necchi Sewing Machine or you can search for:Make Model manualand get a manual for your machine. I didn't find any free, but $7 or $10 isn't a bad price.,

Try a brand new needle. If that doesn't work, then the machine is probably out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.

Needle threaders are generally finicky things. Check to make sure the needle eye is at the correct height for the threader to connect. Gently pull down the threader and wiggle the handwheel slightly to get the needle eye where it needs to be. The threader may have been been bent or slightly rotated so it doesn't connect properly. Also, if you are not aware, a needle threader will usually not work on needles smaller than 80/12 because the eyes are too small.Admittedly, a needle threader is a very nice function to have. If you find it will not work, there are some things you can do to make manual threading easier. One hint I found that works well is to lick your finger. Swipe it across the back of the needle eye. Then begin with the thread end immediately above the needle eye and gently slide it down to the eye. The needle usually has a tiny groove above the eye that helps guide the thread. The thread tends to jump right through....

Search for: Make Model manual you may be lucky to find one online.

When you put the bobbin on the winding pin, you need to push the bobbin toward the other round pin next to it. That activates the bobbin winder. If you look closely at the picture in the manual, there is an arrow showing to push the bobbin over.

Dad taught me to service machines when I was about 12. Back then, foot pedals ran on small discs of carbon, and he gave me lots, to service My foot pedal. That was circa 1960. Likely you need a replacement foot pedal. I would look for one on Ebay. Just - where I find all sorts of 'Stuff'.

Look it up, online.

I HOPE this problem was resolved months ago. There is an electrical 'short' in her Necchi. A replacement pedal should fix it.

All sewing machine manuals are available., online.

You can find one, online.

Oops! All sewing machine diagrams/manuals are available, online. Oddly. From the late 1800's, on.

The older, the better! I bought a Necchi in 1973. Amazing machine! For decades, I didn't even know it was a Necchi! There are 'plates' all over my machine, that tell me it's model number. Mine is a free-arm. LIkely, yours is older. Look on the right side, or the back. They proudly announce the information you are looking for!

Look for it's manual, online.

Back when the internet was first made 'Free" by it's inventors, a friend purchased a machine, made it the late 19th century, with a horizontal bobbin. She found it's manual, online! Ergo, you can find your Necchi's manual online!