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From: Ericka25
Date: 10-28-2003, 05:37 PM (1 of 9)
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I bought this serger on www.rummageads.com a few months ago for a really cheap price. However, I just started really using it on Saturday when I was finishing edges on my tunic. I noticed that the stitch looked fine for a while, but appeared to do a little "hiccupping" where the upper looper thread seamed to loosen up a bit and goes past the right needle stitch. The tension seems to tighten up and the fabric, which is a medium weight polyester began pull. I also smelled a little burning during my serging, like I was using it too much, but like I said, it was only a tunic. I didn't even get to finish the sleeves. I misplaced my manual in the house, but I figured I would ask the serging experts about this while I am trying to find my book. I also posted this message on www.sewingworld.com, just in case you see this under the Singer topic. Thanks, Ericka |
User: Ericka25
Member since: 06-25-2002 Total posts: 3 |
From: MaryW
Date: 10-28-2003, 05:59 PM (2 of 9)
Hi there and welcome to Sew Whats New.  How old is your serger and did you get it serviced when you bought it? MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: brendalou
Date: 10-28-2003, 06:11 PM (3 of 9)
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Did you check out the inside of the machine to see if there was a big lint build up inside of it? I had that problem with mine when I first got it used, and when I cleaned it up real good and oiled it.. no more problem.
==Brenda Lou
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User: brendalou
Member since: 10-07-2002 Total posts: 2 |
From: Ericka25
Date: 10-28-2003, 11:38 PM (4 of 9)
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MaryW, The previous owner said that it was about 5 years old. I didn't get it serviced when I bought it because the previous owner said that she had gotten it serviced maybe a year earlier, but hadn't used it since then, so I didn't think that it needed servicing. Brendalou, How do you remove the lint from the inside besides blowing air in it like I have with my mouth? What about oiling it? I still need to find my book. I finally got it threaded correctly, however, still don't exactly remember how I got it to work. It has something to do with after I thread the upper and lower loopers and where I pull the thread underneath the presser foot. Go figure. I am just glad that it works now, maybe not perfectly, but it does work. Let's just say that I will be looking through my ABC's of Serging book more now than ever. Ericka |
User: Ericka25
Member since: 06-25-2002 Total posts: 3 |
From: dmoses
Date: 10-29-2003, 08:11 AM (5 of 9)
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Ericka, Don't blow into the inside of the serger. It will introduce moisture, and will push the lint further into the machine where it will be too difficult to reach, and could cause bigger problems. You should brush out the lint, or get one of those computer/sewing machine cleaner kits(attachments for your vaccuum cleaner) and suck it out. Make sure you also brush out the feed dog area. Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 10-29-2003, 10:53 AM (6 of 9)
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Erica I have a Singer Serger (5 thread) I think it is the U455 or something like that, but I'll have to check and see. I have the manual if you can't find yours and the thread paths should be the same. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: foxy
Date: 11-30-2003, 01:31 PM (7 of 9)
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Originally posted by Ericka25 I bought this serger on www.rummageads.com a few months ago for a really cheap price. However, I just started really using it on Saturday when I was finishing edges on my tunic. I noticed that the stitch looked fine for a while, but appeared to do a little "hiccupping" where the upper looper thread seamed to loosen up a bit and goes past the right needle stitch. The tension seems to tighten up and the fabric, which is a medium weight polyester began pull. I also smelled a little burning during my serging, like I was using it too much, but like I said, it was only a tunic. I didn't even get to finish the sleeves. I misplaced my manual in the house, but I figured I would ask the serging experts about this while I am trying to find my book. I also posted this message on www.sewingworld.com, just in case you see this under the Singer topic. Thanks, Ericka HI --- I think your problem wth the hiccupping is your thread. Use the same brand on the needles & loopers. Cheap thread is thick & thin in places & this is what causes the hiccup look. Or maybe the thread got caught on something--this is another cause of hiccup.
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User: foxy
Member since: 11-13-2003 Total posts: 58 |
From: Llantrisant
Date: 12-14-2003, 01:20 PM (8 of 9)
I use a 1/4" painters brush theyre cheap enough and do an exellent job, lint sticks to the bristles too.Oiling really does help,just like we get thirsty! as it is with sergers and sewing machines.In the summer time i noticed with my serger it really groaned alot, due to moisture in the air of my sewing room,so that called for frequent oiling of my serger each time i used it i cleaned away the lint buildup and reaplied oil again,it ran like a dream then.
If at first you don't suceed, try-try again!
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144 
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From: brendalou
Date: 12-14-2003, 02:37 PM (9 of 9)
Erica, get a vacuum!  If you need anything else, please feel free to email me directly at <email address removed for privacy>. Us Singer girls need to stay together!!!!! ==Brenda Lou
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User: brendalou
Member since: 10-07-2002 Total posts: 2 |
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