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Beta Launch & Updates
How and When to Use this Workshop
Troubleshooting Techniques for Best Results
Troubleshooting vs. Guessing and Trial & Error
What to do if you can't fix the issue
Quick Reminders & 'Rules"
Threading a Sewing Machine
Correct Bobbins for Your Machine
Loading Your Bobbin
Selecting the 'right' needle
Changing the needle & inserting it properly
Balancing Tension
START HERE
Checklist
Threading & Needle Guides
Tension Discs
Takeup Spring
Needle
Feed Dogs
Starting Thread Tension
Thick Seams
Burrs on the Needle Plate
Burrs on the Hook
Routine Cleaning of Hook-Race Area
Knotted or Tangled Threads
Bad Thread
Excessive Thread Tension
Balanced Stitch
What to do if you can't find the problem
Bobbin Check
Bobbin Case & Rethreading
Bobbin Tension
Needle
Needle Plate
Bad Thread
What to do if you can't find the problem
Needle
Needle Insertion
Needle Size
Thick Fabric or Seams
Feed Dogs
Needle Centering
Stitch Length
Thread Tension Too High
Zig Zag or Specialty Stitches
Balancing Tension
Rethread Machine
Check for Correct Thread Tension
Review Previous Sections
Machine Does Not Run
How to Use In-Depth Troubleshooting
Checklist & What to Expect
Clean & Lubricate the Machine
Thread Spool
Correct Threading
Upper Thread Guides
Tension Discs
Tension Release Test
Take-up/Check Spring Test
Takeup Lever
Lower Thread Guides
Needle
Bobbin
Bobbin Threading
Bobbin Case
Bobbin Tension
Does the Handwheel Turn
Does the Motor Run?
Feed Dog Height & Drop
Reverse Test
Zig Zag Center Needle Position
Bobbin Winder
Introduction
Beta Launch & Updates
How and When to Use this Workshop
Preview
Troubleshooting Techniques for Best Results
Preview
Troubleshooting vs. Guessing and Trial & Error
Preview
What to do if you can't fix the issue
Quick Reminders & 'Rules"
Universal Basics - IMPORTANT
Threading a Sewing Machine
Correct Bobbins for Your Machine
Loading Your Bobbin
Selecting the 'right' needle
Changing the needle & inserting it properly
Balancing Tension
Part I: Troubleshooting by SYMPTOM
START HERE
Preview
Symptom: Needle Thread Breaks or Stitch Problems
Checklist
Threading & Needle Guides
Tension Discs
Takeup Spring
Needle
Feed Dogs
Starting Thread Tension
Thick Seams
Burrs on the Needle Plate
Burrs on the Hook
Routine Cleaning of Hook-Race Area
Knotted or Tangled Threads
Bad Thread
Excessive Thread Tension
Balanced Stitch
What to do if you can't find the problem
Symptom: Bobbin Thread Breaks, Stitch Problems, or Thread Nest
Bobbin Check
Bobbin Case & Rethreading
Bobbin Tension
Needle
Needle Plate
Bad Thread
What to do if you can't find the problem
Symptom: Needle Breakage
Needle
Needle Insertion
Needle Size
Thick Fabric or Seams
Feed Dogs
Needle Centering
Symptom: Fabric Bunching
Stitch Length
Thread Tension Too High
Zig Zag or Specialty Stitches
Balancing Tension
Symptom: Loose Stitching
Rethread Machine
Check for Correct Thread Tension
Review Previous Sections
Machine Does Not Run
Machine Does Not Run
Part II: In-Depth Troubleshooting
How to Use In-Depth Troubleshooting
Preview
Upper Thread Path
Checklist & What to Expect
Clean & Lubricate the Machine
Thread Spool
Correct Threading
Upper Thread Guides
Tension Discs
Tension Release Test
Take-up/Check Spring Test
Takeup Lever
Lower Thread Guides
Needle
Lower Thread Path
Bobbin
Bobbin Threading
Bobbin Case
Bobbin Tension
Machine (General)
Does the Handwheel Turn
Does the Motor Run?
Feed Dog Height & Drop
Reverse Test
Zig Zag Center Needle Position
Bobbin Winder
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