what can cause thread to break?
#21
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
miriam, nope, it only will fit one way, flat on one side.
I think it is what people suggested, dull needle, being I have not changed it and have sewn denim.
I am just not sure what needle to replace it with.
(I checked the website mentioned above and do not see anything to help with coats and clark all purpose thread)
I think it is what people suggested, dull needle, being I have not changed it and have sewn denim.
I am just not sure what needle to replace it with.
(I checked the website mentioned above and do not see anything to help with coats and clark all purpose thread)
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looking at my old sewing book...If any of these look like it
might be "it" then I'll go to the page needed and send it to you
Needle backwards
Tension upper too tight
Debris in tensions
Incorrect needle
Lint pack in lower race
Thread too thick
Needle too thin
Poor thread or old
Burs on thread handling mechanism
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This book is from 1979, but here's what it says about needles
Size 11/75 =use for Batiste, Taffeta, Chiffon, Find Silk, Cottons, etc.
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Size 14/90 =use for Cotton, Flannel, Medium weight fabrics
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Size 16/100=use for Denim, Gaberdine, Drapes, Heavyweight materials
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Size 118/110=use for Canvas, Upholstery, Heavy material or top stitching
==================================
this also has a list for leathers, Size 11/75= 14/90=16/110
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Size 9/65=use for Delicate and Sheer Fabrics, Find Lace
Size 11/75=use for Lightweight fabrics, Single, Double knit, Tricot Jersey
Size 14/90=Medium weight knits
Size 16/110=Heavyweight knits, Heavy elastics, Bonded Knits
==================================
Size 11/75=Lightweight knit with stretch, Jersey, Tricot, Qiana
Size 16/160 Heavyweight Stretch Fabrics, Some Suede
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ANY SIZE..if it is puckering, jamming or breaking, it's no good.
Size
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I never knew most of these sizes, or else didn't bother about being so careful to match the needle to the fabric. In fact, most of the time==I'll admit this==most of the time I don't bother to even change the needle till I start having some trouble with it.
might be "it" then I'll go to the page needed and send it to you
Needle backwards
Tension upper too tight
Debris in tensions
Incorrect needle
Lint pack in lower race
Thread too thick
Needle too thin
Poor thread or old
Burs on thread handling mechanism
-----------------------------------------------
This book is from 1979, but here's what it says about needles
Size 11/75 =use for Batiste, Taffeta, Chiffon, Find Silk, Cottons, etc.
----------------------------
Size 14/90 =use for Cotton, Flannel, Medium weight fabrics
---------------------------------
Size 16/100=use for Denim, Gaberdine, Drapes, Heavyweight materials
========================
Size 118/110=use for Canvas, Upholstery, Heavy material or top stitching
==================================
this also has a list for leathers, Size 11/75= 14/90=16/110
===========================
Size 9/65=use for Delicate and Sheer Fabrics, Find Lace
Size 11/75=use for Lightweight fabrics, Single, Double knit, Tricot Jersey
Size 14/90=Medium weight knits
Size 16/110=Heavyweight knits, Heavy elastics, Bonded Knits
==================================
Size 11/75=Lightweight knit with stretch, Jersey, Tricot, Qiana
Size 16/160 Heavyweight Stretch Fabrics, Some Suede
========================================
ANY SIZE..if it is puckering, jamming or breaking, it's no good.
Size
=====================================
I never knew most of these sizes, or else didn't bother about being so careful to match the needle to the fabric. In fact, most of the time==I'll admit this==most of the time I don't bother to even change the needle till I start having some trouble with it.
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
miriam, nope, it only will fit one way, flat on one side.
I think it is what people suggested, dull needle, being I have not changed it and have sewn denim.
I am just not sure what needle to replace it with.
(I checked the website mentioned above and do not see anything to help with coats and clark all purpose thread)
I think it is what people suggested, dull needle, being I have not changed it and have sewn denim.
I am just not sure what needle to replace it with.
(I checked the website mentioned above and do not see anything to help with coats and clark all purpose thread)
#27
just read your post, my needles is in properly, this machine never broke thread before and the needle has not been changed. I am thinking the suggestions that the needle is dull are correct, so am changing the needle.
just took the old one out... had to get step son to read it, he said it says 90 14 on it (and I did not tell him it was numbers or anything so I know he could actually see it) oh to have the vision of his LOL
this is not a color coded one... he said it had a word, he spelled it out, it is a Schmetz but not color coded, instead has the number 90 14 he said.
just took the old one out... had to get step son to read it, he said it says 90 14 on it (and I did not tell him it was numbers or anything so I know he could actually see it) oh to have the vision of his LOL
this is not a color coded one... he said it had a word, he spelled it out, it is a Schmetz but not color coded, instead has the number 90 14 he said.
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If you've changed the needle and it's still happening, change the thread. Sometimes thread can have rough spots that break when they can't fit through the eye of the needle. I had an expensive thread form a little lint ball at the needle that broke the thread and the needle. Also make sure that the little slit on the spool is not catching the thread as it feeds. If you have a single hole plate on the machine, it can sometimes help to switch to the wide hole plate instead. Good luck.
#29
oh I just held the needle up so the pc screen was behind it, so I could see the tip... almost looks like it has a hook on the end. wow... and when I touch it... I can rest my finger on the tip and it doesn't poke me...
I so hate having to replace things... I am cheap... heh.. but got to do what I got to do... now to get the right needle
I so hate having to replace things... I am cheap... heh.. but got to do what I got to do... now to get the right needle
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