Troubleshooting Your Sewing Machine

Usually, many problems relating to your sewing machine can be solved by simply changing the needle or some other switches. Here is a list of simple troubleshooting checklist for common problems.

Skipped or irregular stitches

• This is usually caused by the machine’s needle. Make sure that you are using one that is the correct size. If your machine works fine but the stitches come out wrong, try changing the needle to another size.
• The needle of the sewing machine is made from a silver of metal. You may have bent it while sewing so try replacing it. Also, try learning more about sewing machine needles.
• If you frequently find yourself changing the needles, it may be because you are forcing the fabric and bending the sewing needle. Let the feed dog do its work and let it feed the fabric through the machine.

Bunching or breaking thread

• Try using higher quality threads. Lower grade threads will cause excessive lint, have looser fibers and knots that will deteriorate your stitching.
• You may have threaded your thread wrongly. Rethread your sewing machine and always remember to thread it using the presser foot up. Upper threading errors are usually caused by knotting the thread on the bottom side.
• Make sure the bobbin and bobbin case is threaded correctly. Also be sure the bobbin is threaded in the correct direction.
• There is also a possibility of bobbin wear especially those made from plastic.

Tension adjustment

• You may want to adjust the tension of the machine, which depends on its make. Remember the rule of thumb, right is to tighten and left is to loosen. These adjustments will help repositioning the springs and screws. By turning them to the left you are loosening the springs while to the right is to tighten them up.

If you can’t solve your machine’s problems, always consult your sewing machine’s manual for the best care and maintenance instructions.

Safety

• Always turn off your machine and unplug them when you are not using them. Children may run over the foot pedal and accidentally run the machine. Worse, they will get hurt by the sharp objects.
• Children are attracted to knobs and buttons, so keep them where they can’t reach to push on the buttons and turning the knobs.

Maintenance

• Always take time to do regular maintenance on your machine to keep it running smoothly. This will keep them free lint, dirt and grease built up.
• Here are some cleaning and maintenance tips for you to keep your sewing machine running smoothly and last you many happy years.

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