Cb3200 Breaking Needle Thread In Reverse

[Chief31794]

It's a brand new machine! I have sewn less than 6 hours on it.

Mine had less than 2 hours on it when this happened, sewed fine till then, and after I replaced and aligned the needle it's sewed for several months since.

Just trying to be helpful, I hope you solve it.

Chief

[msdeluca]

The only time my 3200 broke thread was when the thread had gotten hung up around the lower tensioner. Check your entire thread path to make sure the thread is not hanging up anywhere.

I also had a problem when I forgot to pass the thread through the hole at the bottom of the needle bar near the needle clamp screw. The result was that the thread tension was pulling the needle to the left on the downstroke; far enough not to allow the hook to catch the loop of thread at the needle. This, in turn, didn't allow the stitch to form around the bobbin leaving a mess of threads in the bobbin case area and missed stitches in the workpiece.

Edited December 21, 2014 by msdeluca

[Wizcrafts]

Sometimes, wrapping the thread once around the needle will stop thread breakage and skipping problems caused by left needle deflection. It's worth a try and if it works, is a quick fix.

[Tree Reaper]

You didn't say what size needle and thread you're using?

You could try going up one needle size.

How heavy is your thread tension?

My bobbin tension is sitting at 3 3/4 lbs. and the top tension is 1 3/4 lbs. with the foot up.

[BDAZ]

Rooster: Common Courtesy: if you ask for help and some folks ask questions, answer them...

Cya!

Bob

[msdeluca]

Sometimes, wrapping the thread once around the needle will stop thread breakage and skipping problems caused by left needle deflection. It's worth a try and if it works, is a quick fix.

interesting Wiz... thanks!