Check out our SCHMETZ Needles Instructional Videos!
Rhonda Pierce, Marketing Director and Spokesperson for SCHMETZneedles.com discusses Home Sewing Machine Needle Basics in six videos. Topics include: How to open the needle pack, How to insert the needle, and How to thread the needle.
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Problem Solving
Solutions to common sewing problems.
-Incorrect threading Re-thread the machine
-Knots or twists in thread Replace thread -Tension too tight Adjust bobbin and thread tension -Damaged or old needle Replace needle -Needle too small Use correct needle for thread and fabric
-Bobbin case incorrectly threaded Remove bobbin and re-thread -Bobbin case incorrectly inserted Remove and re-insert bobbin case -Bobbin not turning smoothly in bobbin case Check that bobbin and case are not damaged -Lint in bobbin case Remove and clean bobbin case and machine area -Bobbin tension too tight Adjust bobbin tension
-Thread tension too tight Adjust needle and bobbin tension
-Needle damaged Replace needle
-Wrong size needle Replace needle with correct size
-Sewing machine out of adjustment Have sewing machine adjusted -Wrong needle for fabric Use correct needle for your chosen fabric
-Needle too small Use a larger sized needle
-Tension too tight Adjust needle tension
-Damaged or poor quality thread Replace thread
-Thread not in top tension Re-thread the machine with presser foot "up"
-Thread not in take-up lever Un-thread the machine and carefully re-thread
-Machine incorrectly threaded Un-thread the machine and carefully re-thread
-Top tension too loose Adjust needle tension to a higher number
-Burr on hook or bobbin case Have machine serviced
-Incorrect needle size Use the correct needle for your chosen fabric and thread
-Incorrect threading Un-thread the machine and carefully re-thread
-Upper (needle) tension too loose Adjust needle and bobbin tension
