If a person accidentally swallows a sewing pin, how likely is it that it would get stuck in the body?
Very likely, and very dangerous. In such a case it is critical to get the person to an ER and use an X-ray to find and remove the object ASAP.
My needle in my sewing machine keeps hitting into the little metal plate beneath it. help?
First thing to do is to take out the needle -- it's probably bent -- and then put in a new one. Make sure you put in a new sewing machine (not serger) needle in, with the flat back of the needle towards the back of the machine for virtually all modern machines. Make sure the needle is fully up in the needle clamp, and tighten the needle. Take off the presser foot. Set the machine for a straight stitch, and take the thread off the top and the bobbin out of the machine. Using the handwheel, lower the needle towards the needle plate, watching carefully. Is it going to hit the needleplate now? If so, stop and raise the needle again. Examine the needleplate carefully to make sure the needleplate is properly positioned and snugged down. If it is, the needlebar (the thingie the needle is clamped onto the end of) may be bent ($$) or loose ($-$$). If the needle now goes down into the needlehole correctly, chances are you're home free... but to be sure, compare what you're seeing with the correct diagram here: http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Repair/Sewing%20Machine%20Hook%20Timing.htm (good idea to read this first, though: http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Repair/Sewing%20Machine%20Stitch%20formation.htm ) If the timing looks ok (I do not recommend most folks tackle DIY machine timing), put the presser foot back on the machine and rethread from scratch following the manual step by step. If the new needle hits the needle plate or the timing is off, it's time for the repair shop.
I accidently ate a about 2 inch piece of purple embroidery thread?
OK so me and my friend were throwing around a piece of string. it got in my mouth, down my throat i couldnt get it out so i just swallowed it. it is gonna do anything to my system? i mean it was about 2 inches long.
Have you ever accidentally pierced your fingers while using a sewing machine?
Yes, indeed I have-ouch.I was switching out the standard pressor foot for the zipper attachment. While doing this, I failed to turn the machine off. My foot inadvertently tapped the go pedal and down went the needle into my forefinger ( I remembered the details very well ….).As I snatched my hand away, a piece of the needle broke off in my finger. I didn’t realize it until a few days later , so off I went to the minute clinic to have it removed.For some reason, the entire nursing staff was fascinated by this occurrence. I had about five onlookers as the doctor removed the little shard of metal from my finger.He gave me the needle remnant as a keepsake. It sits in a specimen cup on my desk and makes a nice rattle.After that, I kept it as a handy lesson for my sewing students on how to keep their fingers away from the needle at all times and, to turn it OFF when changing pressor feet.
Brother sewing machine keeps jamming?
I have a Brother CE 5000 PRW (Project Runway edition from Walmart). It has worked perfectly for me for the past 3 months. Today, I used a zig zag stitch with no problem. An hour later, I went back to straight stitch and with the third or fourth stitch, the machine jams and gives me an E6 error message which means that the thread is tangled. I remove the small tangle from the bobbin area and try again. Same thing happens. I am making a quilt using my son's old baby blankets. The fabrics range from medium-weight fleece to light-weight jersey/knit. Is the thread tangling because I don't have the bobbin tension correct? Please help. I want to get this quilt done for Christmas.
Thread won't stay threaded on a brother ls 2125 sewing machine?
Thread comes off? Or breaks? (more likely!) -- Crummy thread (try a different brand) -- misthreading (thread again, manual in hand, after first taking all thread off of/out of machine and giving it a basic cleaning and oiling -- sharp edge someplace on thread path (needle's eye is a common culprit) -- check needleplate and sewing hook for burrs (polish out with crocus cloth) (have you broken any needles?) -- someone accidentally set the upper tension too high ("4" is normal) Suggested reading: Carol Ahles: Fine Machine Sewing Gale Grigg Hazen: Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting Machines John Giordano: The Sewing Machine Book
I'm using a Singer Simple sewing machine and using the one step button hole attachment. The thread is creating a wad and jams my machine. Can someone advise if I'm doing something wrong?
Does the thread jam happen when it is sewing the zigzag button hole stitch with the material going from front to back [the normal sewing direction], on one end of the button hole, or while sewing the material in the reverse direction of normal? One possible problem is a bur on the needle plate that is on the front [leading] edge where the needle thread will never catch on it when you sew from front to back. It is only a problem when sewing with the material going from back to front, like one side of the button hole will be sewn. Another problem could be that your machine needs adjusted to sew a close zigzag on the material you have. A machine with tension problems may sew OK only to have the problems show up when doing close zigzag. If the material is “normal” then set the tension normally. If the material is a heavy overcoat or very light silk, you will need to adjust the tension and choose an appropriate needle for your specific application. We can only give you generalities as answers because we do not know your specific machine, the thread, needle, material, how many layers you are sewing through, and the size and shape of the button hole. ALL of these things work together to make each button hole experience unique. I know many great seamstresses that consider button holes the least liked part of the project.
What is a good industrial sewing machine for a new business?
If you are just starting out I would recommend purchasing a machine from a company/shop that knows the machine inside and out and known for their service. If you will have multiple people using the machine, this will be very important should one accidentally crash the machine or knock it out of timing. It will be important to have instructions or someone who can explain how to resolve any potential issues from tension to needle type to timing. Also make sure the machine will sew what you need, bring them or send a sample of what you will be sewing.The next question is what you are sewing and how much of the business will be oriented around the sewing machine. Since you are just starting out I would recommend a standard industrial compound feed sewing machine since it will be easy to maintain and use. If you skip to 0:11 seconds in this video it will show you what a compound feed looks like in action:Once the business grows and you have a better idea of how the machine will be used you can either upgrade to something with more bells and whistles to make life easier. Or do what a lot of other small shops do and keep the first machine for training new employees and get the another machine for your more seasoned people.
Why does the thread keep breaking on sewing machine?
I have this problem too sometimes. Look at the thread delivery path and check for problems.The most obvious problem is that the machine is threaded incorrectly. Re-thread it, and even check the manual. Are you pulling it though the tension discs properly?Upper thread tension can be affected by the spool catching the thread as it unwinds. Some spools have little notches to hold the thread while the spool is stored away in your thread drawer. Make sure that end of the spool is away from the direction of thread draw so that it doesn’t accidentally catch the thread.Some machines have push-on spool holders or spool caps. Make sure you use the correct size of holder for the spool you are using; and you are not putting it on backward. See your manual.Is the spool is being prevented from spinning, if it is supposed to spin? Even a tiny delay can cause the thread to break. Is the label preventing spin?Spool must draw smoothly with no jerks or catches. Watch those sticky labels. Also, the cap is on backwards in this photo. Image source: Hall Of Shame...
Sewing Machine Error. Top thread gets sucked into bobbin chamber.?
Bring up the bobbin thread before you start. Pull about 3" of bobbin and top thread out, and run it under and behind the presser foot. Start each seam this way: 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Put the fabric under the presser foot 3. Use the handwheel or the needle up/down button to drop the needle into the fabric. 4. Lower the presser foot. 5. Hold the bobbin and top thread ends together behind the presser foot for the first few stitches, and then you can drop the thread ends and just sew the rest of the seam. Don't start right on the very edge of the fabric. If it has to be stitched all the way to the edge, either use a scrap of fabric or paper for starting the seam, or start about 1/4" in from the edge and backstitch, then switch and go forwards. A straight stitch plate is a special throat plate (=needle plate) that you substitute for the usual plate on your machine that has a wide hole for the needle to enter. It helps keep the softer fabrics or fabric edges from being forced down the hole for the needle accidentally if you're sewing off the edges of fabric bits, like you might for chain piecing quilt squares. If your machine doesn't have a straight stitch plate available, if you move the needle all the way to the right or left position, it's almost as good at keeping fabric from getting jammed down the hole in the needle plate. Here are some common newbie seam problems, and what causes them: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22521551 --------------- Are you holding the threads as you start the seam? Are you starting a little in from the edge of the fabric, or right on the edge (which tends to cause problems)? Do you have a straight stitch plate, or can you move the needle all the way to the right or left of the needle slot when straight stitching?