Singer Serger Sewing Machine Help Model 14J334
#1
Hi,
I'm not sure if this is where I would post this type of question, but I'll try. If it's not, please delete, and I'll understand.
I have a Singer Serger Model 14J334, and have been having the darndest time with it. I finally got the tension on the threads correctly, only to have the right needle break 12 times this weekend, b/c it keeps "hitting" something when I'm sewing. What is weird is that while the fabric is going through the feed dogs, it's fine. As soon as the fabric ends, and I'm making the chain to remove the fabric, that's when the needle breaks. I'm not sure what to think, or what the problem can be.
Also, anyone know what the right tension numbers should be at when sewing. I keep having horrible loops, and like I said, I finally got the tension right over the weekend, but now it's all messed up b/c of the needle breaking.
Thanks in Advance,
Wanda in Chicago
I'm not sure if this is where I would post this type of question, but I'll try. If it's not, please delete, and I'll understand.
I have a Singer Serger Model 14J334, and have been having the darndest time with it. I finally got the tension on the threads correctly, only to have the right needle break 12 times this weekend, b/c it keeps "hitting" something when I'm sewing. What is weird is that while the fabric is going through the feed dogs, it's fine. As soon as the fabric ends, and I'm making the chain to remove the fabric, that's when the needle breaks. I'm not sure what to think, or what the problem can be.
Also, anyone know what the right tension numbers should be at when sewing. I keep having horrible loops, and like I said, I finally got the tension right over the weekend, but now it's all messed up b/c of the needle breaking.
Thanks in Advance,
Wanda in Chicago
#2
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
Is this a new serger? Or one that you've had for awhile?
Are you by any chance pulling on the threads when the needle breaks? If it's an older serger, I wonder if the timing has gotten off because of the needle breaks. Timing would need to be fixed by a technician.
I would probably change both needles, completely unthread the machine, clean and oil it, and then re-thread from scratch. For the tension knobs, I put them on the lightest tension when threading (0-1) to make sure that the thread seats properly between the tension discs. I am careful to change those settings to the middle (3-5) before doing a test sew.
It isn't just the tension settings that affect the loops. The stitch width (moves the knife left and right) will affect how the loops hang off the edge. Also, you need to check if you have it set for a narrow bound hem.
Are you by any chance pulling on the threads when the needle breaks? If it's an older serger, I wonder if the timing has gotten off because of the needle breaks. Timing would need to be fixed by a technician.
I would probably change both needles, completely unthread the machine, clean and oil it, and then re-thread from scratch. For the tension knobs, I put them on the lightest tension when threading (0-1) to make sure that the thread seats properly between the tension discs. I am careful to change those settings to the middle (3-5) before doing a test sew.
It isn't just the tension settings that affect the loops. The stitch width (moves the knife left and right) will affect how the loops hang off the edge. Also, you need to check if you have it set for a narrow bound hem.
#3
Originally Posted by Prism99
Is this a new serger? Or one that you've had for awhile?
Are you by any chance pulling on the threads when the needle breaks? If it's an older serger, I wonder if the timing has gotten off because of the needle breaks. Timing would need to be fixed by a technician.
I would probably change both needles, completely unthread the machine, clean and oil it, and then re-thread from scratch. For the tension knobs, I put them on the lightest tension when threading (0-1) to make sure that the thread seats properly between the tension discs. I am careful to change those settings to the middle (3-5) before doing a test sew.
It isn't just the tension settings that affect the loops. The stitch width (moves the knife left and right) will affect how the loops hang off the edge. Also, you need to check if you have it set for a narrow bound hem.
Are you by any chance pulling on the threads when the needle breaks? If it's an older serger, I wonder if the timing has gotten off because of the needle breaks. Timing would need to be fixed by a technician.
I would probably change both needles, completely unthread the machine, clean and oil it, and then re-thread from scratch. For the tension knobs, I put them on the lightest tension when threading (0-1) to make sure that the thread seats properly between the tension discs. I am careful to change those settings to the middle (3-5) before doing a test sew.
It isn't just the tension settings that affect the loops. The stitch width (moves the knife left and right) will affect how the loops hang off the edge. Also, you need to check if you have it set for a narrow bound hem.
Hugs,
Wanda
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ButtercreamCakeArtist
Main
17
01-23-2022 11:17 AM
mpayne978
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12
03-25-2018 06:56 PM
Rodney
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
18
10-24-2013 07:51 AM
Alaska001
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
4
10-03-2012 06:21 PM