In this article, we will know very basic rules of sewing, some common problems their causes, and how to solve them.
Basic Rules for Stitching
- Rotate the balance wheel only in the way it rotates when the machine is running.
- Increase the thread take-up lever to its topmost position at starting and ending.
- Use the knee lifter to increase the presser foot instead of the hand lifter during sewing.
- Look at stitch tension on two plies of material.
- Begin from right side, so that all the volume remains to the left of the needle.
- Keep the speed same.
- While rotating at corners, rotate with the needle inside the fabric, to avoid missing a stitch.
- Increase the take-up lever to the highest position, make sure that the needle is not inside the material. Increase the presser foot and pull out the fabric to remove the fabric being stitched.
- Cut the threads close to the fabric and leave about 3 inches thread hanging out.
Sewing Problems – Reasons – Solutions
You may face or are facing some problem while stitching. Problems are listed below. These are common problems everyone faced. I will explain how to solve them, so don’t worry, keep reading.
Problem 1: Needle Thread Breaking
Reason
- If you thread the needle incorrectly, you will face this problem
- Incorrect upper tension.
Solution
- Check the Thread Tension and Adjust it. If there is extra pressure in upper thread reduce it by spinning the nut on the tension regulator anti-clockwise.
- Check the needle if it’s straight and in good condition then put the needle correctly.
- Even everything is right , thread breaking can simply caused by poor thread quality. So, use a braded thread.
Problem 2: Bobbin Thread breaking
Reason
- Sharp edges of bobbin case.
- Incorrect lower tension.
Solution
- Check the Thread Tension and Adjust it. If there is extra pressure in lower thread reduce the bobbin case tension.
- If your bobbin case has sharp edges, change it.
- Bobbin should be evenly wounded.
Problem 3: Needle breaking
Reason
- Very fine needle comparing to the fabric. See this for Needle Guide, I hope this will be helpful.
- Wrong pressure in presser foot.
Solution
- Choose a proper needle for each type of fabric.
- If pressure on presser foot is not proper then eedle strikes against the edges of the presser foot and breaks. Regulate the Pressure on Presser Foot properly.
Problem 4: Skipped stitches
Reason
- Wrongly threaded needle.
- Wrongly installed needle.
- Lack of Pressure in Presser Foot.
- Needle is too fine for the fabric.
- Poor condition of the needle.
Solution
- Correctly thread the Needle.
- Correctly Mount the Needle.
- Adjust (increase) the pressure on Presser Foot.
- Choose a proper Needle
- Dispose bent, blunt, damaged needle.
Problem 5: Crowded stitches
Reason
- When fabric is not fed properly through the sewing machine it happens
Solution
Problem 6: Loops on the top & Under side of work
Reason
- Unbalaced Stitch Tension may cause Loops on the top side of work.
Solution
Top-Side:
- There may be a lack of tension on the bobbin thread. Check and correct it.
- If upper tension is too tight reduce the upper tension by spinning the nut on the tension regulator in the anti-clockwise direction.
Under Side:
- If the bobbin tension is too tight, take out from the bobbin case and correct the tension. Or, in other case the bobbin may be saturated and not allowing the thread to come out freely from the bobbin case. In that case simply remove some thread from the bobbin.
- If upper tension is too loose, increase the tension on the upper thread by rotating the nut on the tension regulator in the clockwise direction
Problem 7: Fabric is not needing properly
Reason
- Lack of pressure on the Presser Foot.
- Wrong Stich regulating.
Solution
- Adjust (increase) the pressure on Presser Foot.
- Regulate the Stitch regulator to the required number from zero.
Problem 8: Wrinkles on both layers of the fabrics
Reason
- Wrong Size Needle.
- Both Upper and Lower tension is extra amount.
- Poor needle condition.
Solution
- Choose a proper Needle.
- Adjust the Tension (Decrease it).
- Check the needle, you know by now what to check.
As you know by now, in most cases problem is caused by incorrect pressure on the presser foot or wrong tension, or by choosing a wrong needle. So it is really not too tuft to correct these. All the best! Happy sewing!
That's all for today! I hope you liked it (❁´◡`❁)
