Threading a Singer Simple sewing machine?
What model machine is it? Most machines will thread front to back -- from the front of the machine, you insert the thread into the needle and pull it through to the back of the machine. However, note that a number of machines (especially older Singers) will thread from left to right or left to right! It won't hurt the machine if you thread it wrong, but it will not pick up the bobbin thread if you do. If you can tell us what the model of your Singer is, we can find out what direction you should use (it's probably front to back -- but not guaranteed so!)
Trouble with singer simple sewing machine tension?
You're not threading the top correctly. Pull all the thread out of/off of the machine, and start again, manual in hand, making sure to >>raise the presser foot<< before starting to thread the top. That opens the top tension so the thread can enter it. Loops on the bottom generally mean not enough tension on top... and the two usual causes are threading with the presser foot down or trying to sew with the presser foot up. I did a series of photos of samples of stitching of a machine I misthreaded in various ways... I'm betting your stitching looks something like the last three pairs of photos: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22521551 Each pair shows the top of the fabric first, then the underside. Blue thread is on top of the machine, red in the bobbin. Thread coming out of the needle is also typically a misthreading issue: you missed the thread takeup lever (the nodding donkey thing), or you're not leaving enough of a tail to hang on to for starting a seam: depending on the machine you need 2-4" of "tail", held under and behind the presser foot. Once you've got the threading figured out,set your upper tension to 4 and readjust the bobbin tension so you get nicely balanced stitches. In general, bobbin tension is set during routine service ("sewing machine tuneup") and doesn't need twiddling by the owner. All tension adjustments are made with the top tension only unless you're doing something really bizarre like bobbin work. When you can't figure out what's wrong with the machine, the following series of steps will fix virtually everything that a user can on a sewing machine, even if you don't know what's wrong: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090909185148AAxsd5m
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.
Sewing machine wheel jammed!?
By the gods... I don't know which worked but here is what I did. First of all I was jamming underneath in bobbin area, no matter how many times I rethreaded it. I took advice all over the place... so I came here and did this in this order: Dusted out bobbin area with air duster, bought a size 100/16 needle and put it in, set bobbin so it would fall at just below speed of gravity, adjusted top tension (the coin slot dial) to medium, set top number dial to 4, held threads to left side... jammed... adjusted top number dial to six and tried again starting out real slow on pedal... and now it works!
Singer Simple 3116 machine issue with thread catching in bobbin housing?
Strangely enough, this question was also asked yesterday. Check that the bobbin thread and needle thread are threaded properly for starters. Check that your needle isn't a bit bent. Check that the bobbin thread tension hasn't slipped. Check different thicknesses of fabrics to see if it happens with all of them, which might indicate the foot pressure is wrong for the fabric. If none of these works take the machine into the shop for a checkup.
Umm...you locate what's causing the jam and you remove it.Not trying to be facetious, but that's how someone would repair such a problem. Frankly, you may have several problems: 1. The jammed needle knob.2. The machine sitting for six years accumulating dust and dirt. It'll need to be cleaned before it can be sued again.3. Unless the machine was stored in a climate-controlled area, then rust may be an issue.4. Unless you have a parts manual, you may find that you have to take the machine to a repair shop anyway as you'll find it difficult to source the parts you'll need for a repair. Unless this is an heirloom or you are skilled at appliance repair, either taking this machine to a shop or buying a new one are probably the wisest moves that you can make, questioner.
Why does my sewing machine keep jamming?
I have a singer 1120 sewing machine that is now a few years old. I bought it brand new and I was not new to using sewing machines at the time. On the first stitch I tried to do, it jammed. I tried for hours and hours and it would jam without ever completing an entire seam. I threw it into the closet, had somebody more experienced than me look at it a few years later - and its still jamming. I oiled it as the manual said, took it apart and cleaned it as the manual said, threaded properly, adjusted tensions according to the manual, fabric thickness doesn't matter, it ALWAYS jams and has since day one. I now feel that it may be a design flaw and would hate to pay a shop to do work on it only to have it come back the same. Could this benefit from taking it to the shop? What do the shops typically do in these circumstances? Thanks!
How can i fix my sewing machine???:(?
Most likely, you've threaded the top of the machine with the presser foot down. Raise the presser foot before you start threading, so that the thread can actually get into the upper tension. Lower the presser foot when you're ready to sew, and start each seam holding the ends of the top and bottom thread behind the presser foot for the first couple of stitches. Right now, you've got a machine that probably has thread bits and lint in the bobbin case area. Do you have the manual? If so, turn to the section on maintenance and go through the entire process of cleaning the machine. If the machine manual does not say anything about oiling, don't do it. But because this machine has been sitting for so long, the oil or grease in sealed bearings may have settled, and you need to redistribute it. To do that, take the needle out and all the thread off the machine, then run the machine full speed for about 10 minutes. Then rethread carefully, following all instructions in the manual, and try again. If you don't have the manual, put 3116 in the search box here and take the free download: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals/search Here's some more information for you: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090909185148AAxsd5m