tom offner

Thanks Chief 'ill check my machine to make sure its threaded correctly and get a spool of new thread to see if it helps Tom

To start with I am a novice at sewing. I have a Seiko 8bld-3 and it sews great with #69 nylon thread ,when I try to sew with #135 polyester it seems to fray and jamb up. I have a #22 needle installed.The thread I have, I got from a boat top maker. can the thread get old? I have read about thread needing to be lubricated but I wouldn't think this lighter thread would need this . also I do not have any tension on the top thread because it is real tight without any Thanks for any information

I have a Seiko STH-Bld-3 and I just cant seem to get the thread to pull out smoothly off the bobbin when it is put into the bobbin case. I have the tension screw as loose as it can go. its tight even if I don't thread the bobbin case. any help appreciated