LA Machine troubles
#1
LA Machine troubles
I have a sit down long arm, in other words, not on frame. Has anyone ever had a problem where it won’t catch the bobbin thread? If I turn the hand wheel it will sometimes pick it up but the minute you try to quilt it won’t.
#3
Take off the needle plate, clean the machine, and check for any bits of loose thread in the bobbin area. Try a new needle (make sure it's sharp) and be sure it's facing the right way and fully inserted. Try a different bobbin and be sure it's wound correctly. Be sure the top thread path is correct and the thread goes the right way through the needle.
If none of that works, it could be a timing problem, but this is unlikely unless you have hit something with the needle when sewing. If you can, watch to see what the needle does as it approaches the bobbin.
If none of that works, it could be a timing problem, but this is unlikely unless you have hit something with the needle when sewing. If you can, watch to see what the needle does as it approaches the bobbin.
#4
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Take off the needle plate, clean the machine, and check for any bits of loose thread in the bobbin area. Try a new needle (make sure it's sharp) and be sure it's facing the right way and fully inserted. Try a different bobbin and be sure it's wound correctly. Be sure the top thread path is correct and the thread goes the right way through the needle.
If none of that works, it could be a timing problem, but this is unlikely unless you have hit something with the needle when sewing. If you can, watch to see what the needle does as it approaches the bobbin.
If none of that works, it could be a timing problem, but this is unlikely unless you have hit something with the needle when sewing. If you can, watch to see what the needle does as it approaches the bobbin.
#6
Just adding to the great advice you've received. If you've changed needle, cleaned/oiled, checked bobbin et al, then try loosening the top tension a bit. Some threads need a tension tweek. If this is still happening, and your machine's got a lot of hours on it, your hook may be worn. To compensate for now, go up a needle size. Then get your machine in for service.