• ? UPPER THREAD BREAKS
    A
    1. The machine is not threaded correctly.
    A: Rethread the upper thread.
    2. The thread tension is too tight.
    A: Reduce the thread tension (to lower number).
    3. The thread is too thick for the needle.
    A: Select a larger needle size.
    4. The needle is not inserted correctly.
    A: Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back).
    5. The thread is wound around the spool holder pin.
    A: Remove the reel and wind up the thread onto the reel.
    6. The needle is damaged.
    A: Insert a new needle.

     

  • ? BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS
    A

    1. The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.
    A: Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread.
    2. The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
    A: Check both bobbin and bobbin case if on the correct position.

  • ? SKIPPED STITCHES
    A
    1. The needle is not inserted correctly.
    A: Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back).
    2. The needle is damaged.
    A: Insert a new needle.
    3. The wrong size needle has been used.
    A: Choose a needle to suit the thread.
    4. The presser foot is not attached correctly.
    A: Check and attach it correctly.
    5. The machine is not threaded correctly.
    A: Rethread the upper thread.

     

  • ? NEEDLE BREAKS
    A

    1. TThe needle is damaged.
    A: Insert a new needle.
    2. The needle is not correctly inserted.
    A: Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back).
    3. Wrong needle size for the fabric.
    A: Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
    4. The wrong presser foot is attached.
    A: Select the correct presser foot.
    5. The needle clamp screw is loose.
    A: Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw.
    6. The presser foot is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you sew.
    A: Attach appropriate presser foot for the type of stitch that you sew.
    7. The upper thread tension too tight.
    A: Loosen the upper thread tension.
  • ? LOOSE STITCHES
    A
    1. The machine is not correctly threaded.
    A: Check the threading and rethread.
    2. The bobbin case is not threaded correctly.
    A: Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
    3. Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
    A: The needle size must suit the fabric and thread.
    4. The thread tension is wrong.
    A: Correct the thread tension.