Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Guide

Upper thread breaks

The most common error here is that the threading is not correct - To make sure you have this done correctly please consult your instruction book and correctly thread machine as per the books guidance. Upper thread can also break if: The thread...

Noise is heard, it is clicking

A very slight clicking noise while sewing a seam! Once one becomes accustom to sewing, you get to know the sweet sound your sewing machine should make it is stitching perfectly. On the odd occasion a very slight clicking noise...

No power machine not moving and light not working

If the light not on, and there is no power to the needle, what can be the fault? and how can I fix it? Fault finding step be step. Firstly, make sure it is switch is on. Check the small on/off switch near the power lead socket. The scoket will...

No light, but the machine moves

Switch the machine off/on switch to no. Replace bulb with one know to be working. Make use light switch is on. Through regular stitching, machine vibration or transportation, often the sewing machine bulb may have become loose. It may need to be pushed...

Thread looping, reveling or bunching under fabric while sewing

Incorrect or NO top thread tension - Incorrect threading. Re-thread top thread, make sure the presser foot is lifted, while threading. This allows thread to locate into the correct thread tension route. Thread has not been pulled into top tension unit...

My sewing machine is missing skipping stitches

Thread tension is too tight - Re set tensions. Needle is bent or blunt - Replace needle. Needle is not the correct type or size for the fabric being sewn. Thread take-up lever has not been threaded - Re thread and check thread goes through take-up slot...

Missing stitches but only on polyester or nylon fabrics.

Needle is the wrong size or type - Use ball point sewing machine needle with good quality polyester thread. Needle and thread does not match - Change needle to correct size for fabric thickness. Only use good quality thread while sewing awkward to manage...

Stitches are not formed properly while sewing

Thread has not been pulled into thread tension unit- re thread, make sure thread is kept taut while threading. Bobbin case has been threaded wrong- Correctly thread bobbin case. Spool cap is wrong size for thread spool- Replace the cap with correct size...

Irregular stitches while using my sewing machine

Loose upper thread tension - Tighten upper thread tension. Pulling fabric - Do not pull fabric, guide it gently. Light pressure on presser foot - Increase pressure on presser foot. Loose presser foot - Reset presser foot.

How to stop the fabric puckering

Stitch length is too long for material - Decrease stitch length. Needle point is blunt - Replace needle or correct size and type. Incorrect thread tension - Reset thread tension. Presser foot wrong type - Check you have the correct presser foot on machine...

Needle pushes fabric down needle hole

Needle blunt - Change needle for the type of fabric being stitches.
Wrong needle size - Change needle to correct size for fabric.

It is still looping under the fabric, then jams

It's still not threaded correctly!

I think you may have the thread laying 'on top' of the tension discs, (hence whatever number the tension is set at wont make any difference) the thread must be pulled or tugged a little to make it pop between...

Sewing machine suddenly stops during sewing

The motor belt maybe slipping or jumped off the handwheel or motor completely - reset the belt making sure it has the correct tension or replace the belt.
Thread lock, threads maybe wrapped around bobbin case or sewing head - find and remove threads...

Machine not moving fabric

Feed dog set embroidery lower position - Reset feed dog .
Presser foot presure too low - Adjust presser foot presure.
The stitch length has been set to zero - Reselect the proper stitch pattern and length.
Machine set in button hole mode - ...

Difficulty threading top tensions

Tip to help thread your sewing machine correctly. When threading the top thread, It is important to thread machine with the presser foot lifted, yse both hands to keep the thread taut while threading, make sure thread goes through take-up arm and between...

Where can I get an Instruction Book

Instruction books or an operators guide is essential reading for anyone starting to use a new or older sewing machine. Each style and model of sewing machine has its own requirements for threading and setting up. Always refer to your machine's manual...

Needle will not move up or down

There are many reasons why the sewing machine needle will not move and becomes jammed. I will put these in order. 1. The bobbin winder may be still be engaged after last use. The winder could possibly have been left in winding position...

The machine does not feed material

The stitch length may have been set to zero - Reselect the proper stitch pattern and length. The presser foot pressure is set too low - Set presser foot pressure adjustment lever to "normal" or increase foot pressure. The machine maybe set in button ...

Sewing Machine Needle Breaks

A thin needle was used for sewing a heavy weight material - Always use the correct size sewing machine needles of correct type for the material being...

Knocking noise then machine becomes jammed

It happens quite often, there the machine is stitching fine, then all of a sudded, it becomes jammed with the needle down and you can not pull the fabric out. The most lightly issue, is the thread has jumped out from the top tension, causing a no thread...