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Confirm that the front or rear needle guard presses the needle excessively. Check to see if the center of the thread guide is aligned with that of the core of the Check the lower looper-needle setting distance. Check to see if the needle is installed correctly. 6. Check that the upper and lower looper threads are not excessively tightened. 13. 1. If the upper looper-needle setting distance is too small, the needle does not enter the Thank you Swisslass!! I’ve tried all of your solutions (Thank you for the illustrations– so much more helpful than drawings!!) Check that the point of the upper looper is not worn away. 4. eye. loop. Check the presser foot height. 9. Check that there are no nicks or burrs around the eyes of the upper and lower loopers. 13. Overlocker stops in the middle of stitching. Check to see if the top surface of the main feed dog is flush with that of the differential feed dog. 4. FAQ Categories. There are not enough words for “angry” to tell you how mad I am at this stupid serger!!! 1. 1. Make sure that the proper needle thread tension is 7. Check to see if the needle is installed correctly. Confirm that the presser foot pressure is proper. 3. 8. Check to see that each thread guide is not damaged. Check to see if the machine is threaded correctly. 3. 8. Check to see that there is no dirt and dust between the tension discs. I confess I have not attempted to look at my machine today, as I have the dreaded lurgy (a cold). Swisslass has given a comprehensive list of machine tweaks to try. I tried everything and was about to bin it and tried 3 thread, ie 2 loopers and 1 needle. 8. eye. Machine incorrectly threaded - thread machine correctly. ~Mary Kurtz. obtained. 10. If the needle is positioned too low, the needle guard collapses the needle thread Brenda. If you have a top loading machine then plastic ones must be used or you can damage the bobbin case. Somebody gave me this tip when I was sewing some beautiful John Kaldor fabric. Check the following items. 5. 6. I then sewed a seam on the sewing machine along side the overlock stitches as added security but didn't really need to. Check to see that the needle does not contact the lower looper. 1.
thread cone. I ended up sewing the whole thing on the overlocker. 1-Skip stitching that occurs due to the relationship between the needle and the lower looper, 2-Skip stitching that occurs due to the relationship between the needle and the upper looper, 3-Skip stitching that occurs due to the relationship between the upper looper and lower. Saturday, Sunday Options. 1. "The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary." Check that the clearance 1 between the upper and lower loopers is not too large. 3. Now, the tension is all messed up. Check the needle height. Check to see that the needle does not contact the presser foot. https://www.barnyarns.co.uk/barnyarns-educational-newsletter-something-for-free.html, Quote from: Francesca on March 09, 2017, 12:49:30 PM, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prym-Bobbins-Horizontal-Shuttle-Plastic/dp/B005FQP3F6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1489162486&sr=8-4&keywords=bobbins+for+husqvarna. Make sure that the proper needle thread tension is obtained. I had a similar thing happen the other day - the material got pushed too hard into the stitch hole (I think I was using too large a needle) - I was playing with stitching on some old fabric. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher. If the needle is positioned too low, the needle does not enter the 2. 10. If the needle is positioned too high, the needle guard does not receive the needle. Make sure that the proper cutting action between the cutting edges of the knives is triangle formed by the upper looper thread. Check to see if the machine is threaded correctly. 4. Check the following items. Check to make sure that the needle is not positioned too high. 5. Check that the needle is not bent. 14. Check to see if the top surface of the main feed dog is flush with that of the differential And actually they can be different from the same machine brand (e.g Toyota has two types). To obtain the proper needle My Overlock machine is missing stitches. I had a terrible time a year or so ago trying to sew polyester ponte on my Janome machine. If this distance is large, the lower looper passes below the needle? Make sure that the needle is all the way up in the needle holder. Check the following items. 16. Check to see if the needle is installed correctly. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Check the following items. 3. 9. The needle must have then bent, then hit the needle plate and shattered into three bits.....and finally dropped out! Somebody gave me this tip when I was sewing some beautiful John Kaldor fabric. 12. 5. Check that the needle plate finger is not damaged. Check to see if the front or rear needle guard receive the needle properly. Check the needle height. machine. Check the following items. Troubleshooting Overlocker Stitches Overlockers (AKA "sergers") are wonderful machines... most of the time! 11. the top. feed dog. If this distance is small, the needle thread loop is made small. It overlocked beautifully. Check that the feed dogs are not installed too low. 9. Check to see that the point of the lower looper is not damaged. Check that the clearance between the needle and the lower looper is not too large. Make sure that the overedge width matches the size of the needle plate finger. 1-Skip stitching that occurs due to the relationship between the needle and the lower looper 4. Check for tangled threads - Clean out. 15. Does your fit into a spool case before inserting into the spool race or does it fit straight into the machine? Check to see if the thread is placed correctly in the tension discs. 12. Check that the presser foot pressure is not too low. Janome only do one type of bobbin. Check that the front or rear needle guard does not press the needle excessively. If the needle is positioned too high, the needle does not enter the triangle formed by the upper looper thread. Make sure that the proper needle thread tension is obtained. Check that the needle is not bent. 10. Make sure that the needle is all the way up in the needle holder. It worked GREAT until I re-threaded it for my next project. Sewing machine doctors, I need your help! Confirm that the correct type of needle is installed. Make sure that the size of the needle matches that of the thread. Check that the clearance 2 between the upper and lower loopers is not too large. Check to see that each thread guide is not damaged. needle. I have tried the suggestions in the manual, but they are not working. I've been lounging on the sofa all day eating biscuits. Check to see if the thread take-up and thread guides are positioned in place. I will definitely try that!! too large. Overlock Troubleshooter . 9. Check the lower looper-needle setting distance. Make sure that the proper needle plate finger is selected according to the overedge width. Overlocker Troubleshooting; Overlock machine stitch problems and snaps thread. 1. Thanks so much everyone for all the replies!! 9. Check that the clearance between the needle and the rear side of the upper looper is not thread tension, position the needle thread take-up and thread guides correctly in place. 7. My Overlocker keeps breaking needles. Support The Sewing Place from £1 a month. I have the Juki MO-644D. 3. 3. 1. If this distance is small, the point of the lower looper reaches the center of the i found one part of the needle stuck under the feed dogs! If the upper looper-needle setting distance is too large, the needle does not enter the Check to make sure that the upper looper being used matches the size of the However, they do need adjusting so the settings match the fabric and seam that you're sewing. Check the needle height. 9. 1. 2. 12. Check that the needle is not bent. Confirm that the proper balance between the threads being used is achieved. Check to see if the needle is installed correctly. Check to make sure that the lower looper-needle setting distance is not too large. 10. 11. Then the point of the lower looper Confirm that the size of the needle is correct. 4. If the needle is positioned too low, the needle thread loop is made large. Check the needle height. There were thumps and bangs coming from the machine when I tried to sew anything other than the stretch stitch (lightening flash symbol). Is your overlocker a 3 thread or 4 thread. It was a real pig to sew on a sewing machine, wouldn't cut on the overlocker and the edges curling and stitches skipping. 4. Check to see that the needle does not contact the needle cooling device. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Thread tension too tight - adjust to a lower setting. Check to see that each thread guide is not damaged. It was a real pig to sew on a sewing machine, wouldn't cut on the overlocker and the edges curling and stitches skipping. 2. Downloadable Instructions for designs or manuals. 8. 10. 6. overedge width. 7. My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Check that the height of the feed dogs is correct. If it fits into a spool case, check there isn't a small bit of thread in the tension slot. To Check to see if the thread take-up and thread guides are positioned in place. Check to see that the needle does not contact the needle plate. Check to see that the clearance between the needle and the lower looper is not too large. occurs, causing needle breakage. Delivery from 99p. 3. 10. Only use good quality thread on an overlock machine. Make sure that the proper cutting action between the cutting edges of the knives is obtained. Check the following items. Make sure that the thread tension spring works properly. If this distance is large, the needle thread loop collapses and the lower looper does Check the following items. Possibly patching pieces on the peninsula. 6. Confirm that the proper balance between the threads being used is achieved. All of my samples have skipped stitches every inch or two. Hope the dreaded lurgy is better! 2. If it's 4 you're using, only thread as a 3 thread. not enter the needle thread loop. Check to see if the thread is placed correctly in the tension discs. It's a 4 thread Holly Berry, that's great advice, thank you!! 11. needle when the needle thread loop is not formed. Make sure that the width of the fabric edge is trimmed properly according to the 11. triangle formed by the upper looper thread. 2. Make sure that the size of the thread matches that of the needle? 2. Dating a vintage or antique sewing machine, How old is it..? eye. 6. 2001 © SINGER Machines Ltd. 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