Troubleshooting 3 Common Sewing Machine Problems | Sew Simple Series Lesson #7

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Are you having sewing machine problems? We are going to be troubleshooting 3 of the most common sewing machine issues in this video tutorial. This is lesson #7 of the Sew Simple Series.
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@desultorybagel 10 месяцев назад

‘Rethread your machine’ is the sewing version of ‘have you tried turning it off and on again?’

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

😉

@JoaquinParker 9 месяцев назад

😂

@eddymison3527 6 месяцев назад

Yes 🤭

@elainefagin513 5 месяцев назад

Not quite. Although in computerized machines the “turn off and on” trick does work for many jams.

@kaurdipchikova 4 месяца назад

😂

@CVarnell Год назад

finally some one who gets to the point without a big long intro. Thank you

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@patwilliams5366 Год назад

I really need to thank you. I've been trying to get rid of this bird nesting for 4 hours. I rethreaded, I threaded a new bobbin etc. It was so simple what was happening. I did not thread the up correctly. I followed your guide and it was magic. Thank you so much.

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad it helped!

@eszterkovacs279 Месяц назад

Thanks for the help.

@lynnelowe8461 2 года назад

Thank you. I was getting bird nesting. I learned to sew in a Spanish sewing class (I don't speak Spanish 😆🙈). This is great! 😁🙏

@JanHowell 2 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@VinnySmithMusic Месяц назад

LIFESAVER! never knew i had to thread the bobbin thru using the hand wheel before sewing. don’t know how ive made it so far but it fixed! thank you!!

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Glad I could help!

@NickDiLello Год назад

Thank you, this guide was VERY helpful 😊 I finally broke out the book (the thread kept breaking at the needle). I found I had it threaded all wrong 😂 Singer 1408, I threaded it correctly, then was able to fix my wife's dress. She was so happy! I took sewing in school, but that was SO many years ago. I did a zigzag to fix the shredded material, then folded the seam and ran a straight stitch over that. It's hardly detectable now 😊 Thanks again for going over the basics!

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@christinaaa_xo 6 месяцев назад

I am SO thrilled I found this channel. It's hard to find a sewing channel out there that actually gives helpful tips, tutorials, and PDFs. And your website is WONDERFUL! No long stories to scroll through, just straight to the point and information! Thank you for the time you put into helping others learn how to sew. You are greatly appreciated!

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome and kind. Enjoy your day!

@candipill Год назад

You are such a great teacher - thank you for all the time and effort you put into helping us resolve these problems

@JanHowell Год назад

You're very welcome!

@georgec7798 Месяц назад

Hi, thanks for the info. I thought this problem was caused by the bobbin tension so I slightly tightened it and it seemed to make a difference but didn't get perfect. Then I loosened the tension on the top and it started getting better then I loosened in a little more and it works great now. Thank you very much for the video

@JanHowell Месяц назад

You are so welcome!

@marytaelliott Год назад

Thanks!!! my bobbin was bigger for my machine!!!! Praise the Lord for people like you to help us out!

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad it was helpful :)

@mrkaye4266 2 года назад

It’s been ages since I’ve sewn, so I’m really rusty. This is so helpful! I definitely will be doing this as I troubleshoot and figure this all out. Thank you so much!

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@yovettehardy1533 2 года назад

I have re thread so many times.watch videos for my type of machine and according doing top threading correct. Bobbin checked out fine. I can pull the thread and then nothing or breaks. I haven't use my machine in awhile but was service 2021. Just pulling it out 09/10/22 what am I doing wrong I'm in tears new grand and just learned to hand quilt

@avelinadamian157 Год назад

Sir/maan. Pkeaae help me to fix my sewing machine. The dogfeed is not movibg i already changed it but its still rhe same. It doesnt move. Please help me. THABK YOU.

@malekakapuswala9162 Год назад

Upper thtead breaking often Pl. Help.😊

@diamondangel3442 7 месяцев назад

@@malekakapuswala9162 Check its tension :) It might be too tight. Try a lower setting on upper thread tension.

@wayracerda8608 3 года назад

I just have to say may Thank you so so much for this video oh my gosh I was losing my mind because my machine kept doing the bird nest thing and finally after hours it’s working again thanks to your advice !!

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@toniwilson8212 3 года назад

Threads & needles makes a big difference when it comes to sewing , it even stop making the buckling sound

@preetikadevi3611 2 года назад

@@toniwilson8212i

@lindaanderson2072 2 года назад

Such a great help ! Thank you !

@initiate22000 Месяц назад

Ever since I broke a needle and replaced it, my machine wouldn't sew. I thought the timing was off, but I don't know how to fix that. When I saw the tip about putting the flat of the needle to the back, I checked my machine. Yes! I switched the flat to the back and now it's making stitches again. Thank you!

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@shasal400 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! My thread was breaking many times, now I know why, and all the other issues with my sewing machine. Will check on all your tutorials

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Hope you can figure things out. I just uploaded a new video with a bunch of tips and hacks you may enjoy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j-Xvo9R3rmk.htmlsi=tNyPzg4-iX-UKA4e

@hunterwatson8613 2 месяца назад

Rather than storing my thread in the open, such as hung on a wall organiser, I now store all my thread in an enclosed box/storage container. This helps it from drying out or deteriorating over time.

@sandramichaud8033 Год назад

Holding the thread to prevent nesting. Will save me so much trouble with nesting. Never knew that. Thanks so much.❤

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful.

@lionzgirllisa Год назад

Just changing the size of the reel holder circle thing changed everything. I had not heard this tip anywhere ever. Thank you

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@ceritanobi Год назад

Thank you so much for this video, I've been watching a lot of videos about why the thread always breaking and getting tangled. I didn't realize I put the flat of my needle in front and not in the back! It's all fixed now. I just learned to sew; my late mother-in-law has 2 vintage sewing machines.

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad you figured it out. Keep sewing!

@toniwilson8212 3 года назад

It was the thread , thank you ❤ , I sure thought my sewing machine was broke , it surely cleared up my problem

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@666ghouly 2 года назад

I had some of the WORST bird nesting I have ever seen. You helped me so much!! Thank you

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@thefashionalchemist 7 месяцев назад

I ran into this problem today and thanks to your video it was the bobbin that was the issue for me 🤦🏻‍♀️. When I saw the stitches normal again I literally shouted JAN YOU LEGEND🤣❤️🙏🏼. Saved me from potentially spending more hours of frustration trying to trouble shoot my machine! Thanks for this easy and straightforward video ❤️

@JanHowell 7 месяцев назад

LOL glad it was helpful!

@capa1435 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! Come to find out that I didn’t install my needle the correct way! I didn’t know about the flat side of the needle facing the back. You saved me from a lot more frustration!!

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@xeno6875 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!! My sewing machine kept doing the bird nest thread and it made my beginner projects so ugly. Looking back, I sure am glad that I discovered this video. Thank you again!

@JanHowell 2 года назад

You are so welcome. Glad it was helpful!

@saheedatkehinde341 13 дней назад

Thanks so much. I found your tutorial very helpful.

@EvelynBookout 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. In less than 5 minutes you solved a problem that has frustrated me many times--bird nesting. You said to rethread my machine, which I had done many times, but my thread spool holder was not keeping my spool of thread tight. A tiny piece of masking tape solved the problem until I can get a replacement.

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

glad you figured it out!

@melindapadgett8653 11 месяцев назад

I only see about once a year. Always have to relearn the process. Thanks for the tips. It makes things go faster

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Happy to help

@veronicamalo870 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. Very well explained and you helped me fix my problem. I am new to this and learning on my own, so I appreciate you for putting this information out there.😊

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

You're very welcome!

@stephanietula9205 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! The tip about holding the threads on the first couple stitches fixed my issue.

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@jessicabennett3261 9 месяцев назад

I’ve rethreaded my machine but when my pressure foot is up it’s hard to pull through like it’s getting stuck on something

@JanHowell 8 месяцев назад

The machine may need to be serviced if it's been a while. Doesn't sound like anything serious.

@LisaLisa-zl9vu 3 года назад

Bobbin case very similar to my old Kenmore ultra stitch 6. I’d want less fuss machine. My Husqvarna 400 is simple to use. Glad I saw this video.

@genevalawrence6450 5 месяцев назад

Hello. I tried all of these things and I still have nesting going on. Any other suggestions?

@JanHowell 5 месяцев назад

Sometimes your machine just needs to be serviced once in a while. The timiing or tension could be really off and they can usually fix it easily and not cost too much.

@marinazagrai1623 Год назад

I got rid of a machine about 10yrs ago because it was doing the “nests” and I really couldn’t think of this in a “mechanical manner” so I became frustrated…my sister who is mechanically inclined told me it was a tension problem. I needed some lessons to understand the solution to these problems, but there was nothing like we have now….so thanks! I am a visual learner.

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@lauriekerestes7840 6 месяцев назад

i have a brother NQ575 that is 2 wks old. It was doing well until a couple days ago. I got top stitch a design on my table top and we're going along and then it just got into a spot and bunched on the bottom and made a nest. I have gray on top and brown in the bobbin and it is also pulling the top thread and mixing with the brown. I've rethreaded everything a number of times and it still does the same thing. I've tried dif tensions and nothing is working. The store i got it from keeps telling me user error. Well Im not that unfamiliar with what I'm doing. I've read thru the book, troubleshooted and nothing is working. Is this an out of whack issue with the machine. I am so frustrated already. can you give me a few more things to try that i havent tried. Thanks

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

Have you checked to make sure the bobbin is threaded correctly and put in correctly? All machines are different. Now that you've changed the tension, there may be an issue there. The shop where you got it should be more than willing to help you out and fix the issue.

@ferimahani 2 года назад

Thanks a ton! I was struggling with bird nesting and no idea what to do!

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@TuckerRupp-w9k 2 месяца назад

your voice is really calming for some reson

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Glad to hear that. LOL You are so kind.

@SusanDaschner 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. My sewing machine and I are again friends.

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

Wonderful!

@Valentina-cr1si Год назад

This is so useful, i appreciate you sharing your knowledge - have a happy week!

@JanHowell Год назад

Thanks. You are so kind

@bestillandknow2986 3 года назад

Good info Jan. I keep my needles in one of those plastic divider cases with a closing lid that has multiple sections (1x1 or 2x2) & I put the different needle cases (jersey, universal, denim or serger, embroidery etc) in it’s own section so that they are all located in one place & that I can tell when my supply is running low. But the best part is that when I go to change the needle, that needle case is left at the front/center of the divider in it’s own section so that I always know (later when I’m distracted or haven’t sewn for awhile-lol) what kind of needle is in the machine. It works great & hope someone can find this tip useful.

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing. Great idea!

@olyam.8567 3 месяца назад

Thank you for a great master class, Jan! Great video & you saved my time! ❤

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

@tcoaalfan2 10 месяцев назад

I watched seven other videos before yours and I had a problem with bird nesting after I had been sewing just fine for 45 minutes or so fucking long and then I was in Wham!. Everybody said to mess with the Bob and first everybody you’re the only one that said not to, and by golly it was what you said thank you so much I just had to simply re-thread my machine if I would’ve messed with my tension, I would’ve been so mad, I have a memory craft 6000 that is way over my head and I would’ve been in trouble. Thank you so much 😅😅😅😅ma’am.

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@arshtruth3649 21 день назад

So far I was loading the wrong side of bobbin, thank you

@mostlypeacefulcerealkiller2145 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for saving me from freaking out that I broke the near new machine! I just changed the bobbin, started sewing & it was clattering loud & like the feed dogs were going crooked or something. I rethread the machine & did that fiddly bobbin again & it was working fine. Phew! I've operated & stripped down big machines with many parts but a sewing machine gives me the horrors for sure

@JanHowell 5 месяцев назад

Glad you figured it out!

@mostlypeacefulcerealkiller2145 5 месяцев назад

@@JanHowell I just did what you said & it worked. RU-vid people like you teach me a lot of things that I would never figure out. Thank you 🤠

@farhanaalam8529 9 месяцев назад

I’m Appreciate it and your support. From Canada 🇨🇦

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

Hope it was helpful.

@utukaashanteoceansashante4150 Год назад

I am using my empisal for years today this bunch of cotton under stressed me out whole day ,thanks to you now i fixed it working again ❤❤❤

@cornelialebogo122 Год назад

I have a new empisal it's been humbling us we almost returned it🙆‍♂️😭

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad it was helpful

@2510aggie Год назад

Oh thank you sooo much!!! Mine was bird nesting and was making me feel frustrated. I rethreaded it and it's working! YAY!

@JanHowell Год назад

Wonderful!

@neko_gee Месяц назад

Thank you so much rethread your machine is working for me🎉🎉. It been 2hours, I keep fix bottom bobbin, lower n higher tension and fix position of thread, nothing working for me

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@imanessaira785 3 года назад

thankyou so much for this video !!! it’s really helping me since im new to all this hahahaha i’ve only started doing it for 2 weeks and this video was really simple and helped me to understand alot of things❤️🙏🏻

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sherryannjames9075 2 года назад

Thank you 💕. I just bought a new machine and was having this problem. Eventually I changed the thread and problem solved. It is frustrating when this happens.

@DaleKnutson 2 года назад

I was being totally confused untill you mentioned thread has a shelf life. Some of mine was purchased over 40 years ago at Woolco. And it breaks about every 3 feet of stitching. Thanks. I would have never figured it out.

@dawin6710 Месяц назад

This clip helped me solve my problem quick. after rethreading it was solved. Thanks

@JanHowell Месяц назад

You are so welcome!

@lucylisy Год назад

For me it was the rethread (2:37) that fixed the problem. At that fourth step shown labeled on the machine I didn't have it hooked to that little metal thingy, and it caused the whole bottom thread to be shred into pieces and some ended up entangled at the bottom and if not that it caused the whole machine to buzz loudly and stop. I'd taken some sewing classes but admittedly it's been 10 years since then !

@JanHowell Год назад

Glad you figured it out.

@amandadavie1 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! You just helped me fix a nightmare! Thank you so much! ❤

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful

@משהגולדשמיד 18 дней назад

thank you! it was very helpful!!

@m.junaidmahmood4209 Год назад

We had an old Singer Machine (vintage style). It was causing the same issues and the issue was that the teeth that were supposed to forward the cloth were not engaging properly. That is they were not coming up properly. Being an old singer machine, it had screws and adjuster for everything. Fixed the teeth issue and now its sewing new.

@JanHowell Год назад

wonderful

@matthewbowns4959 2 года назад

Many thanks, Jan. Knots, loops etc until I carefully watched your video.

@JanHowell 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@susanho9821 3 года назад

How to troubleshoot singer needle hitting the metal plate

@thecreepycavelilac Год назад

Thank you so much! I tried following some other videos but I got so confused.

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help

@Yael-ig4jd Месяц назад

thank u so much my machine was having that problem and u just solved it for me thank u

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Great!

@hellfiregirlspottedeagle5628 2 месяца назад

This video was very helpful. I am a completely new person at trying to sew. I threaded my machine the way the instructions stated even watched videos on my specific machine, somehow I managed to get the top thread tangled underneath by the bobbin. I had to take it apart to get it out. Please help me to understand what I did wrong? Thank you

@JanHowell Месяц назад

It's hard to say, not knowing your machine. But it sound like to me that the bobbin isn't being put in place correctly. Does it snap in place when you insert it. The needle of your machine needs to be in the most upright position for the bobbin to go in place correctly. You may need to turn the handwheel on the side of your machine to move the needle up.

@michelledechaine3259 5 месяцев назад

I have a Verve as well, my top stitching is not looking stitched, more like a straight line. It used to have the stitched look, and my bottom stitching looks perfectly stitched. Any ideas? I already brought the machine in to service and checkup in January. My machine sometimes also makes a loud clunking noise when I’m sewing. Thank you for the video!

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

Sound like a bobbin issue. Have you rethreaded the machine and made sure the bobbin is threaded and in correctly?

@michelledechaine3259 4 месяца назад

@@JanHowell thank you for the reply! I was actually going back and forth with Babylock, they are so patient and helpful. Apparently my Babylock Verve doesn’t like Coats & Clark thread 🤪 so I’d send pics and tension adjustments and we got it just right with a different thread. Gutterman, Medeira, and I know my Brothread embroidery thread all seem to be my machine’s favorites lol

@julialaud4991 Год назад

Thank you so much, the solution turn out so simple, your video just save me a lot from headache. Who knew rethread can solve my problem. Thank you againn.

@JanHowell Год назад

You're welcome!

@nadinec3609 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. I’m having a problem with tthe top thread breaking off during sewing. Rethreaded a hounded times and bobbin too.

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

The upper tension may be too tight. Be very careful when adjusting the tension however. There may also be some lint or something in the tension.

@MB-zf6mr 3 месяца назад

Thank you. I spent a hour trying to troubleshoot shoot and it was a simple fix of upper tension😅. I thought it was the bobbin because of earlier problems. Oh well I'm still new and learning 😁🪡🧵

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Glad you were able to figure it out.

@payang6178 3 месяца назад

Thank you, thank you so much!!! Save me money buying a new one!!

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

@luciaparker389 2 года назад

Thank you for this video I was so frustrated until I watches it.

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad I could help

@car_oline8 11 месяцев назад

I’m sewing a circular appliqué, the thread is very loose and bird nesting above the fabric. I’ve tried rethreading a number of times, thread and bobbin. I’ve also pulled out scrap fabric to try to trouble shoot. It’s fine on the scrap and when I get back to my project, it’s fine for a couple minutes and then the same thing.

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Kinda sounds like the bobbin thread is not going through the tension correctly. Try that.

@angeliavalencia2809 Год назад

This video really help me a lot, iam a beginner in sewing and i keep wondering why it went wrong ( the stiches loss ), thank you so much for sharing this video 😭💕

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome

@teamlink316 10 месяцев назад

I love your easy tips. I have a problem that I haven't seen. I'm missing a bottom Stitch occasionally, not at regular intervals. On top it looks fine but underneath there are places where it didn't catch the top. I can pull it loose on the top in those places, but it looks like it went fine. That's actually what happened. I finished sewing, turned out over & wanted to cry. Any thoughts are welcome.

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

You may want to check to make sure the needle is put in all the way. If its been a while since you changed your needle, you may want to do that and sometimes the timing can be off on your machine, which a mechanic can do really easy.

@summisherchan5783 2 года назад

Thankyou Jan, I was looking help for zig-zag stitch .which still does not work. But the alternative one did work. It was simple but very effective tip...

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@tonimaria2100 28 дней назад

What do you do if the under thread doesn't come to surface and the one on top is getting entangled under?

@annis8692 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. Got a perfect stitch from my machine. 🇹🇹

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Wonderful

@dsiepiela6449 2 месяца назад

Thank you!! Rethreading worked!!

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Awesome. Good to hear.

@djalals.moharrer5510 3 года назад

Thanks so lot for very clean,clearly and well detailed informations! As you nice lady mentioned that every small point is important and affects the results!!!✊👍👏

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@daviabenbow5666 25 дней назад

Great video it really helps Jamaica

@JanHowell 24 дня назад

Glad to hear

@veevee111 3 года назад

I'm so happy to have come across this video, thank you!

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kenlomer2036 3 года назад

@janeelow911 7 месяцев назад

I am stumped.I cleaned my thread path, bobbin area, replaced the bobbin case and the bobbin -bobbin in correctly. I use a thread stand. Thread foot up then drop the foot to thread the needle. Birdnesting is happening in spots along the seam and definitely top thread. It is not happening at beginning of seam. I am thinking it is a tension issue after sewing on marine vinyl??

@JanHowell 7 месяцев назад

It could also be the timing on your machine. Maybe it's time for service? Have you tried changing the needle?

@lalagamma4452 3 года назад

Thank each and those are all great tips I saved it for future use..🐞 I hope you are having a very Merry Christmas holiday! ❄🌲⛄

@JanHowell 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@melissaengland5364 10 месяцев назад

Well this probably save about $150. Thank you so much!

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@MitalPatelPatel-e6j 7 месяцев назад

This video is help me lord. Thank you.

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@eddieang8004 2 месяца назад

Thank you for teaching ❤

@JanHowell 2 месяца назад

Any time!

@jwestfalldavis3574 10 месяцев назад

I just cleaned the bobbin case area and the pressor foot plate. It was really dirty. I knew to be gentle and I thought all was well until I tried to sew. The fabric did not move. I rethreaded it and put the bobbin in again. No change. What do I do now?

@JanHowell 10 месяцев назад

Check to make sure the feed dogs are in place. You may have disabled the feed dogs. There may be a switch on the back of your machine. If nothing else try taking out the components and reinsert them.

@winona7836 3 года назад

Very helpful info. Now I know what I was doing wrong. Thank you for sharing

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TrinityRex-i6o 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the imformational video! If I may ask a question, what does it mean when your thread nots up on the string attached to the bobin?

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

Sounds like an issue with the bobbin. I would make sure the bobbin has been threaded correctly and even the top of the machine threaded correctly. It may also be due to the quality of thread you are using.

@TrinityRex-i6o 4 месяца назад

@@JanHowell Thank you, I will try that.

@AnjaOtter Год назад

Hey Jan! Thank you for all the effort you put in these videos, I learned some much! My issue looks similar to what you have on your fabric with the blue thread. There’s no bird nesting or puckering when I sew, but whenever I do a backstitch it starts getting tangled and loopy 😔 any advice?

@JanHowell Год назад

Yes, in most of my tutorials I show how to not get the nesting at the first of your stitching. CLICK ON THIS LINK AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THAT TIP ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JMPhR95CTKg.html

@gillmahoney4742 Год назад

Yes bird nesting but worse the spool will not allow the thread into the little notch and under the metal slice which normally allows the thread through a little space at its end. I have put the spool in every which way and it just wont go in that notch. Had spool facing backwRds forwardsm upside n et

@JanHowell Год назад

Yes that will cause problems

@jenniferburgess4294 9 месяцев назад

I have a singer overlocker but the thread keeps breaking or coming out of the needle; I have rethreaded so may times - help please

@JanHowell 9 месяцев назад

You may need to have the machine looked at. Probably something really simple to fix and most likely won't cost anything.

@noorkhawaja Год назад

Excellent video. Thanks for solving my issue.

@JanHowell Год назад

You are so welcome, glad it was helpful

@allswellinendwell6957 2 года назад

Yep, thanks just rethreaded... worked like a charm.

@JanHowell 2 года назад

Excellent!

@milliecontreras-5160 Год назад

I still have the bottom stitch doing bird nesting? What should I do? I have changed the needle! Millie

@JanHowell Год назад

Have you tried re-threading the top thread. Make sure the thread is going through the tension correctly. Also check to make sure the bobbin is loaded and threaded correctly.

@marcyweremblewski5741 Год назад

What do i do when as soon as i start to sew, my thread from the to needle ends up out of the needle. I had a problem, don't remen er what, put it aside because i couldn't get it to work right.

@JanHowell Год назад

Before you start sewing, pull the tread so it is longer. Some machines have that issue. Or you can hold the thread for the first few stitches.

@lucky0n3 3 года назад

Ah-HA!! I re-threaded and it solved that awful birds nest happening at the bottom!!

@JanHowell 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@davidconiglio7577 11 месяцев назад

I did have problems with the bobbin when I was putting the thing on it it was not tightly and was getting stuck.

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Glad you figured it out

@SharonReid-s4o 6 месяцев назад

I'm really thank you for these wonderful tips on troubleshooting ❤❤❤❤❤❤I'm having the same problems with all of my machines. Thanks a lot 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👍🏻

@JanHowell 6 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@lovinglyme5443 26 дней назад

My top thread keeps getting caught on the bobbin case, and I don't know what's going wrong. I've restrung it multiple times and it's still doing it

@JanHowell 24 дня назад

It sounds like the bobbin may not be clicked in all the way or has been put in the wrong way.

@jongnicoline3988 Месяц назад

Thanks so much. I just got my sewing machine back from a repairer and the stitches are not holding together

@JanHowell Месяц назад

Interesting. I would call your repairman.

@jongnicoline3988 Месяц назад

@@JanHowell thanks I had sent them an email and I took it back and it's fixed.

@donnasmith2834 11 месяцев назад

Learned when yaking thread out, pull from the needle. If you pull up you will get lint... 😊

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

thanks for sharing

@KeziahMaz Год назад

I have an empisal 550, everything seems ok but it’s not sewing, what can I do?

@JanHowell 11 месяцев назад

Sometimes you have to take your machine to mechanic

@kerryhorwitz4093 2 месяца назад

I bought a mini sewing machine because I'm disabled and having trouble getting to my main one. It is a nightmare. The small spools of thread break. The upper thread can be pulled until the needle is threaded. Then, it is impossible to get the thread to pull through. I think I've tried everything. HELP!😮

@JanHowell Месяц назад

I'm sorry, but it might be the machine. You could always take it in to the shop and see what they think. I'm sorry.

@Quilter19804 4 месяца назад

How to fix the small stitches? I’ve a heavy singer machine and what number I set it it gives me small stitches Any ideas?

@JanHowell 4 месяца назад

Have you tried changing the stitch length. It sounds like you have, but that is really strange. Never heard of that. May be time for a mechanic to take a look at it.