thread problems
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thread problems
the top thread of my tin lizzie has been very loopy and sometimes causes the bobbin thread to loop and break. i have changed the tenison on it both ways and does not seem to help. i was wondering if getting a diffrent style of needle would help or something else is wrong and i need to take it to my local dealer.
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To me, it sounds like you're missing the tension disks, or the thread is popping out the disks when you sew. A pic would speak a thousand words.
I would rethread right from the start, paying particular attention to those tension disks. Then start to sew slowly..does it mess up right from the start or does it sew a few good stitches first?
I would rethread right from the start, paying particular attention to those tension disks. Then start to sew slowly..does it mess up right from the start or does it sew a few good stitches first?
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To me, it sounds like you're missing the tension disks, or the thread is popping out the disks when you sew. A pic would speak a thousand words.
I would rethread right from the start, paying particular attention to those tension disks. Then start to sew slowly..does it mess up right from the start or does it sew a few good stitches first?
I would rethread right from the start, paying particular attention to those tension disks. Then start to sew slowly..does it mess up right from the start or does it sew a few good stitches first?
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try a different thread first and see if it happens still. It sounds like your thread may be an issue--is it coming off the cone smoothly? You don't say what type of thread,but sometimes the shinier threads like Glide, etc can slip off and get caught on the cone and then pull. Use a loose thread (or cut the a piece of old stockings)net to slide over the cone. Also, check to make sure that the needle size you are using matches up with your thread. for instance, a #16 needle works well with #50 thread, a #40thread probably needs a #18 needle, etc. A too big needle can be almost as big a problem as a too small. Good luck--if you could post a picture of a sample it would help.
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If you're getting needle marks where it's not stitching, it needs to be timed.
Have you ever had this machine working? Your other post was about this machine, too..is it a handyman's special type of thing or have you had this a while?
Have you ever had this machine working? Your other post was about this machine, too..is it a handyman's special type of thing or have you had this a while?
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If the thread on top is loopy, there's no tension on the bobbin case. Make sure the thread is under the flat spring. If so, tighten the tension screw until you can lift the bobbin case up by the thread, but it doesn't leave your hand.