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From: Pepsigal
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:09 PM (1 of 7)
I think my machine is possessed.  I thread the upper thread and it seems correct...actually I know it's correct. As soon as I put a bobbin in the bobbin holder, the machine jams up. I have taken the assembly apart to check for loose threads, fluff, whatever, and it is a clean as a whistle. I can put the bobbin holder in without a bobbin in it and it works fine. I spent 2 hours fiddling withit yesterday, and I was about ready to toss it out the window. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be very grateful. It's an 'Euro-Pro', if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance. Maggi Have a great day! :)
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User: Pepsigal
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:14 PM (2 of 7)
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Do you have the right size bobbin? I believe that usually when you have a bobbin case you need a flat metal bobbin. I could be wrong so check your manual. I tried to interchange bobbins between machines once & this is what happened to me.
Barb
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User: Mom of Six
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:16 PM (3 of 7)
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Do you thread the machine with the needle UP ??? some machines require this...is the bobbin IN correctly ??? some go clockwise some don't... Do you have the feed dogs up ??? some machines won't sew with them down, unless using certain stitches. Is the bobbin wound correctly ??? if it's too loose, the machine will make nests. Too tight and it might not sew at all... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: Pepsigal
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:17 PM (4 of 7)
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that came with the machine. It was working fine about a month ago (gasp) - which was the last time I've had a chance to sit and sew. Thanks for the super quick reply. Maggi Have a great day! :)
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User: Pepsigal
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From: Pepsigal
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:19 PM (5 of 7)
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exactly as the instruction book tells me to do. That's what has me so totally frazzled. Thanks for your quick reply. Maggi Have a great day! :)
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User: Pepsigal
Member since: 02-28-2004 Total posts: 29
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-07-2005, 02:37 AM (6 of 7)
| Are you putting the bobbin in going in the right direction and then pulling the thread through the bobbin tension? |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: paroper
Date: 10-07-2005, 10:07 AM (7 of 7)
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When you wound the bobbin did you get a clean break in the thread? Even the tiniest thread can catch on the hook system. If I were you, I'd check my bobbin and make sure it is in correctly. If you changed bobbins for this project (from the one that was in it), put the other bobbin back into the machine and see if sews better. If it does your problem is in the bobbin only. Even if your bobbins look alike, they may be different, one could be bent slightly, one might be a little taller, rounder, etc. I'd go ahead and change the needle too. Make sure that it is in the correct direction. For MOST machines, that means that the flat part is to the back, but in some machines it is different....so check your manual. While there, make sure that the needle you are using is the size recommended by your machine mfg. There are a few needles out there that are a little longer than others....so check the numbers on your package against the numbers in the manual. When you replace the needle, make sure that it is all the way into the shaft...even a slight slip could keep the hook mechanism from working properly. Then just lift your presser foot and rethread your machine to the needle. When you get to the needle, you can lower your presser foot to thread the eye of the needle. Go ahead and bring up the thread from the bobbin area and pull it out of the way to the back left of the sewing field. Some people who consistantly have problems with thread tangling at the beginning always hold their threads until the first three or four stitches have been sewn. This might also solve your problems. I hope that something here takes care of your problem. Chances are that you've tried most of them, but sometimes just going through the steps with purpose can help you find a step that was forgotten. pam
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User: paroper
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