Bobbin thread breaks, Skipped stitches, Needle breaks – SINGER W1911 Quilter's Friend User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

Needle not properly threaded
Thread tension too tight

Something wrong with the needle
Thread is too heavy for needle
Thread check spring is broken

Needle not properly inserted
Needle plate, shuttle or sewing foot damaged

Thread properly

Loosen tension
Replace needle

Change
Have a new spring fitted

Insert needle properly
Replace

BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS

Bobbin thread tangled because of incorrectly wound bobbin
Bobbin thread not under tension spring on bobbin case

Wind bobbin correctly

Thread bobbin case correctly

SKIPPED STITCHES

Needle not inserted properly into needle bar
Needle bent or blunt

Needle worn

Place needle properly
Replace
Replace

NEEDLE BREAKS

Needle bent
Needle not properly inserted

Fabric too heavy or too tightly woven
Pulling on the fabric

Replace

Insert needle properly
Use larger size needle

Do not pull

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