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03-19-2014, 07:02 AM
#41
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This can also happen when the thread isn't feeding properly, actually when it's caught up and the machine sort of over-compensates by pulling harder.
But yeah, the thread most likely got out of the tension disks somehow.
But yeah, the thread most likely got out of the tension disks somehow.
03-19-2014, 07:02 AM
#42
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Usually when that happens for me I know my thread has jumped out of the uptake lever. It happens quite a lot too and I don't know why it jumps out. Otherwise I have no clue but I can sympathize with you during the frogging.
03-19-2014, 07:03 AM
#43
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Sometimes, it is best to turn off the machine and start up again. The machine will reset and then you can go thru the check points, if there are any.
Since the thread nest is on the bottom side, I suspect something is wrong with the upper tension. Start here when checking.
Since the thread nest is on the bottom side, I suspect something is wrong with the upper tension. Start here when checking.
03-19-2014, 07:16 AM
#44
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It's the top tension. Re thread, making sure that your thread is going thru the tension disks. Take out your manual for a refresher to make sure your thread path is correct.
The other thing that will cause this is not putting your presser foot down. Ask me how I know this...
The other thing that will cause this is not putting your presser foot down. Ask me how I know this...
03-19-2014, 10:25 AM
#48
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Has happened to me. I take everything out; bobbin and clean the area and replace it carefully, re-thread with a new needle and this has always corrected the "bird's nest." It is a royal pain to clean up the mess, but it will happen again and you'll know just what to do.
03-19-2014, 10:45 AM
#49
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I've had this happen to me when the thread has somehow come out of the threading "whatever" on my machine. Usually, if I rethread the machine, check the bobbin for any extra lint, and if so clean out the lint on my machine and that generally works well. As much as I hate to say it, it happens to all of us, but you will have to rip the stitches out, as you will not have a seam that will hold up.
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