Invisible thread keeps breaking my machine needles and jams up. Is there anything I can do?
THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs
make sure you are using normal thread in the bobbin and look for a sewing needle make for invisible or metallic thread.
Make sure your needle is the proper size for the fabric yu are sewing with. Loosen tension
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