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From: Janaya
Date: 09-24-2004, 03:05 AM (1 of 8)
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after last weeks post about my bobbin thread problem, ( when I stitch my top thread looks fine but the bottom thread has untightend loops and broken thread) I called my local shop and asked if someone could adjust the lower tension on my macine (I've never been shown how to this and I still don't have a manual) I explained to the repair man what the problem was, and he told me I just needed to tightend my upper tension and not the bottom. He said the problem is opposite from what I think. What do you think? I would like more opinions! Thank you!!! |
User: Janaya
Member since: 09-12-2004 Total posts: 8 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-24-2004, 08:32 AM (2 of 8)
Yep, he might be right. Try it! 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 09-24-2004, 08:45 AM (3 of 8)
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It is rare that I mess with my bobbin tension. Be sure that when you thread your machine the presser foot is up to allow the top thread to go into the tension disks which close when the presser foot is down. Also, be sure that you are putting your bobbin into the bobbin case in the right direction and that the bobbin thread has been drawn up and it and the top thread is toward the back and out of the way. (My bobbins fit into a little case and the thread has to be fed into some slots and tension adjustments on the case....you might look for that too.) Since you don't have a manual to check, carefully check as you thread your machine, you could be missing an important thread loop or hook on top. Also, make sure that your needle is all the way in and that the flat portion of the needle is to the back of the machine. In some machines, the flat portion goes to the left side. You might call your dealer and make sure that yours goes to the back.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 09-24-2004, 08:59 AM (4 of 8)
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A trick that I learned on how to check your bobbin thread tension, is once you put your bobbin with the thread into the bobbin case, hold the end of the thread and let it hang. It should not unwind (slide down). Now "bounce" (up & down movement with your hand) and it should "drop" (unwind) a little but stop, once you quit "bouncing" . If at first it unwinds on it's own, then your tension is too loose, if it won't "drop" when "bouncing" then it is too tight. Hope this helps. Liz Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-24-2004, 10:59 AM (5 of 8)
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I have also been having some problems with my tension. Exactly the same as you, Janaya. It sews fantastic for a while then suddenly the top looks normal, underneath its large loops. No matter how I try to adjust the tension...still looks the same. Now, my machine is 19-20 years old and not been used in about 15 years. Only just started sewing like a maniac the last two weeks. Anyway, I usually leave my machine turned on while I am pinning, tacking, pressing..and all the other stuff we do inbetween sewing. So fed up with uncovering this problem the other day, I turned it off...unplugged it and walked away. An hour later, I went back, plugged it in, turned it on....worked like a dream!! I have done this now on two separate occassions. Seems my machine does not like to work long spells, or be left turned on! Maybe thats your problem too?? Cheers Anne |
User: Hockeymum
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 19 |
From: shirleyp
Date: 09-24-2004, 12:01 PM (6 of 8)
| Has your machine been cleaned and oiled lately. It could be as simple a some lint or a piece of thread caught somewhere. If you have a manuel it is easy to follow the instructions for cleaning, if it's been awhile maybe take it in for a good cleaning. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: Mischka
Date: 09-25-2004, 01:54 PM (7 of 8)
When I've had this problem with my Singer, and I know it's cleaned/oiled/etc, I do the same thing as Anne. Unthread it completely, turn it off, let it sit a minute, then rethread and turn it back on. For some reason, it usually works. 
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User: Mischka
Member since: 09-01-2004 Total posts: 63 |
From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-28-2004, 10:25 PM (8 of 8)
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Oh too weird...must be a Singer thing ha! Cheers Anne |
User: Hockeymum
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 19 |
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