pinklissamel

I seem to have a tension problem. My bottom thread is showing on the top thread, like little loops . I have read thru my entire manual and changed all the thread changed needles twice. Switched thru every tension notch on my machine. I cannot make the problem go away. I cannot sew until this is fixed because its skipping stiches on the bottom as well. I cann't seem to fix this problem and its really making me upset not being able to fix this. Does anyone have a solution other then a new machine?? An option which i have comtemplated because i have a little cheap 100 dollar Wal-Mart one which until now has been a pleasure to sew on. Im out of ideas so im turning to this wonderful center of knowledge!!!

amma

Try swapping out your bobbin...these new plastic bobbins can be a pain... the slightest burr on them can cause this problem :wink:
I am constantly running my finger over mine, I keep an soft style fingernail board next to my machine to smooth out burrs from new bobbins or the ones that develp on the older ones.

pinklissamel

I have tried that as well. What started this problem was I was practicing my FMQ and after I switced from my quilting foot to my J foot or quarter in. foot. I never switchd any setting when I put my quilting foot on. Now the problem has me completly stumped. I dont know what to do other than take it in n see if maybe someone at the shop that i take it to get repaired can fgure it out.

amma

Are your feed dogs still dropped?

joeyoz

Try cleaning out the bobbin area really good. Sometimes a little piece of thread can cause a mountain of trouble. Try a different bobbin, a new needle, different thread.
Make sure you have the bobbin case in right. I had mine in just a little off one time and ended up taking it in to have it fixed because it just wouldn't sew right. Turned out I had the bobbin case off just a wee bit. Boy was I embarrassed. Glad it something that simple though.

Hope you get it solved. :D :D :D

pinklissamel

Update I Took everything apart again n there the little culprit was a nice size lint ball !!!! I gave it some air n now no more problem.!!!!!!! I am so happy i can get back to practicing paper piecing. Thanks sooo much you guys are the best !!!!!

joeyoz

It's amazing what one little lint ball or piece of thread can to the the function of a sewing machine. I am so glad you solved the problem. :D :D :D

redrummy

I am glad you got it going, I know I get so upset when mine acts up. Sometimes I threaten it, especially with sending it out the window, or threatening to call in help. I know it doesn't really help, but I feel better, and it makes it easier to get it working!!!!!

pam1966

Sometimes they need to be petted and sweet talked....