Menolly Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Let me start by saying I know nothing about threading a sewing machine. I studied youtube to get this far but I still can't get it to work. The thread jams up by the bobbin. I am pointing out the spot with a screwdriver in the last picture. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Here are a few pointers that may help fix the thread tension problem. First, invert the thread cone so the base is down. Make absolutely sure that the thread goes firmly down into the upper tension disk set. Increase the pressure on the upper tension beehive spring to about half way, for starters. Make sure that the presser foot is lowered all the way down before you start sewing. When it is raised, by either ht lift lever on the back of the head, or the knee lever, all top tension is released. Make certain that the lowered presser foot goes all the way down and sits firmly on top of the material being sewn. Adjust the spring on the bobbin case so that you can pull the bobbin thread smoothly and easily, without tugging on it. The higher the spring tension on the bobbin, the more needs to be applied topside. Don't use a needle that is way too big for the thread. The thread should just pass freely through the eye (left to right). The needle seems to be in correctly. But, I can't decipher the size ot the needle or thread. Are you trying to sew thin material with a big needle and thread? It doesn't usually work out that way. Try a smaller needle and thread when sewing a couple of ounces of material. The last photo shows the top thread flipping off of the upper tension disks. This means zero top tension. Try wrapping the thread around the post on top of the machine to increase the drag before it gets to the tension disks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Menolly Report post Posted March 14, 2012 I am definitely going to have to study this Wizcraft. I got to thinking that "duh" it would probably help if I got the right kind of thread, bobbin, and needle for the machine too. I have emailed several sewing sites I found online to ask, but have not gotten a response. Is there a good place you like to deal with for that sort of thing? so I'm not bugging you all the time Thank you very much for your help. I don't know what I'd do without the folks on this site. Ellen Here are a few pointers that may help fix the thread tension problem. First, invert the thread cone so the base is down. Make absolutely sure that the thread goes firmly down into the upper tension disk set. Increase the pressure on the upper tension beehive spring to about half way, for starters. Make sure that the presser foot is lowered all the way down before you start sewing. When it is raised, by either ht lift lever on the back of the head, or the knee lever, all top tension is released. Make certain that the lowered presser foot goes all the way down and sits firmly on top of the material being sewn. Adjust the spring on the bobbin case so that you can pull the bobbin thread smoothly and easily, without tugging on it. The higher the spring tension on the bobbin, the more needs to be applied topside. Don't use a needle that is way too big for the thread. The thread should just pass freely through the eye (left to right). The needle seems to be in correctly. But, I can't decipher the size ot the needle or thread. Are you trying to sew thin material with a big needle and thread? It doesn't usually work out that way. Try a smaller needle and thread when sewing a couple of ounces of material. The last photo shows the top thread flipping off of the upper tension disks. This means zero top tension. Try wrapping the thread around the post on top of the machine to increase the drag before it gets to the tension disks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 14, 2012 I am definitely going to have to study this Wizcraft. I got to thinking that "duh" it would probably help if I got the right kind of thread, bobbin, and needle for the machine too. I have emailed several sewing sites I found online to ask, but have not gotten a response. Is there a good place you like to deal with for that sort of thing? so I'm not bugging you all the time Thank you very much for your help. I don't know what I'd do without the folks on this site. Ellen Hello, Here's a threading chart & we just recieved a large shipment of thread & have the needles in stock too. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted March 14, 2012 Hello Menolly. In picture #2, you should bring the thread up and over the pin that keeps the 2 tension discs from turning. This will keep the thread from jumping out of the tension discs. Add this to the other advice from Wiz and Bob. Thanks, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Menolly Report post Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks Bob that diagram is a huge help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks Bob that diagram is a huge help. Your Welcome,let me know how it works out for you. Bob Edited March 14, 2012 by sewmun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites