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The document discusses common sewing problems such as needle thread breakage, bobbin thread breakage, and skipped stitches. It lists the potential causes for each problem and recommended remedies. Some examples of causes are improper threading, damaged needles, incorrect tensions, and fabric issues. The remedies include checking machine clearances, replacing worn parts, adjusting tensions, and using higher quality threads and fabrics. The goal is to identify the root cause of problems and apply the corresponding solutions to minimize issues and improve sewing quality.

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The document discusses common sewing problems such as needle thread breakage, bobbin thread breakage, and skipped stitches. It lists the potential causes for each problem and recommended remedies. Some examples of causes are improper threading, damaged needles, incorrect tensions, and fabric issues. The remedies include checking machine clearances, replacing worn parts, adjusting tensions, and using higher quality threads and fabrics. The goal is to identify the root cause of problems and apply the corresponding solutions to minimize issues and improve sewing quality.

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Causes and Remedies

There can be many reasons behind the problems that arise while sewing and knowing the cause of these problems and a
solution for each particular cause is essential. These problems can be minimised by avoiding errors during handing of
materials / machines and by following the right working methods.
Some common sewing problems are;
Needle thread breakage
Bobbin or looper thread breakage
Thread fusing when the machine stops
Skipped stitches
Imbalanced / variable stitching
Staggered stitching
Variable stitch density
Seam pucker
The causes and solutions for each of the above problems are discussed in the following sections.
Needle Thread Breakage
Cause Remedy
Misaligned off winding from thread package. Ensure that the overhead guide is directly above cop stand pin, at 2
times the height of the thread package. Use a foam pad to prevent package tilting.
Trapping at package base. Reduce the thread stand height to prevent vibration and spillage. Use a foam pad to
prevent trapping after spillage.
Thread trapped at thread guide. Can occur after thread breaks. Rethread correctly.
Snarling before tension disc. Increase the wraps on pre-tension thread guides and reduce disc tension. Ensure discs are
smooth.
Excessive tension. Use a stronger thread or adjust tension.
Broken check spring. Replace and adjust.
Sharp edges on throat plate, hook point, needle guard, bobbin case, needle groove or eye. Polish rough edges and
replace if necessary. Replace the needle being used with a higher quality needle.
Thread fraying at needle.
Use finer thread or coarser needle, as appropriate.
Excessive needle heat; groove or eye blocked with melted fabric.
Improve the fabric finish. Change to a better
needle, style and finish. Apply needle lubricant via thread. Use a needle cooler.
Hook overheating. Ensure adequate oil supply. Check the needle to hook clearance.
Poor quality thread. Change to a correctly finished thread of better quality.
Bobbin or Looper Thread Breakage
Cause Remedy
Badly wound thread on the bobbin.
Adjust bobbin winder alignment. Use pre-wound bobbins.
Tension too tight or bobbin over-running. Adjust bobbin case tension. Insert a washer or a spring to prevent overrunning.
Sharp edges on bobbin case or spring or looper eyelet. Polish edges and correct surfaces.
Bobbin case not fitting correctly. Check the size/type of bobbin for flange distortion.
Thread Fusing when the Machine Stops
Cause Remedy
Poorly finished or incorrect thread.
Use better quality thread.
Densely woven fabric that is poorly or harshly finished. Improve fabric finish. Change to more suitable needles.
Apply needle coolants.
Damaged or overheated needle after thread breakage. Change the needle.
Skipped Stitches
Cause Remedy
Hook, looper or needle failing to enter thread loops at the correct time. Check machine clearances and timings.
Check if the needle is inserted and aligned correctly. Use a needle with a deeper scarf.
Thread loop failure caused by incorrect needle size / style for thread size / type. Change needle size / style.
Thread loop failure due to incorrect setting of thread control mechanism causing thread loop starvation. Reset to

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standard and check loop formation with a strobe.


Flagging of fabric due to poor presser foot control or too large a throat plate hole. Re-adjust the presser foot pressure.
Change the throat plate to match the needle.
Needle deflections or bent needle. Use a reinforced needle, reset the needle guard and replace the needle.
Incorrect sewing tension in the needle or under threads.
Re-adjust the tensions.
Poor thread loop formation. Check with a strobe. Change to superior spun polyester or filament based corespun
threads.
Imbalanced / Variable Stitching
Cause Remedy
Incorrect sewing tensions. Check for snarling, adjust thread tensions.
Incorrect threading. Rethread machine.
Needle thread snagging on bobbin case or positioning finger. Polish bobbin case surfaces. Reset positioning finger
and opening finger.
Variable tension due to poor thread lubrication.
Switch to superior quality threads.
Staggered Stitching
Cause Remedy
Needle vibration or deflection. Increase needle size or change to a reinforced or tapered needle.
Incorrect or blunt needle point. Change the needle.
Incorrect needle-to-thread size relationship. Change needle or thread size as appropriate.
Feed dog sway.
Tighten the feed dog.
Poor fabric control, presser foot bounce.
Reset the presser foot. Change the feed mechanism.
Variable Stitch Density
Cause Remedy
Poor fabric feed control. Increase the presser foot pressure. Change to a more positive feed mechanism.
Seam Pucker
Cause Remedy
Variable differential fabric feed. Improve the fabric feed mechanism. Replace worn out feed dogs. Reduce the
maximum sewing speed.
High thread tension.
Keep the bobbin tension as low as possible and set the needle thread tension accordingly.
Incorrect thread balance. Ensure proper balance between the top and bottom thread.
Improper thread type.
Use threads with controlled elongation. Properly maintain tension guides.

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