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    Sewing Machine Needle Troubleshooting Guide

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    This document provides a guide for troubleshooting common sewing machine problems and selecting the proper needle for different fabrics and thread types. It notes that needles should be replaced every 8 hours of use and the eye of the needle should be 40% larger than the thread diameter. Common problems like upper thread breaks, bobbin thread breaks, skipped stitches, and their potential causes and solutions are outlined. The document also includes a needle guide that describes different types of needles and their uses as well as a Singer needle conversion chart.

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    This document provides a guide for troubleshooting common sewing machine problems and selecting the proper needle for different fabrics and thread types. It notes that needles should be replaced every 8 hours of use and the eye of the needle should be 40% larger than the thread diameter. Common problems like upper thread breaks, bobbin thread breaks, skipped stitches, and their potential causes and solutions are outlined. The document also includes a needle guide that describes different types of needles and their uses as well as a Singer needle conversion chart.

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    This document provides a guide for troubleshooting common sewing machine problems and selecting the proper needle for different fabrics and thread types. It notes that needles should be replaced every 8 hours of use and the eye of the needle should be 40% larger than the thread diameter. Common problems like upper thread breaks, bobbin thread breaks, skipped stitches, and their potential causes and solutions are outlined. The document also includes a needle guide that describes different types of needles and their uses as well as a Singer needle conversion chart.

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    Sewing Machine Needle Troubleshooting Guide

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    Eti Chiranjeevi
    This document provides a guide for troubleshooting common sewing machine problems and selecting the proper needle for different fabrics and thread types. It notes that needles should be replaced every 8 hours of use and the eye of the needle should be 40% larger than the thread diameter. Common problems like upper thread breaks, bobbin thread breaks, skipped stitches, and their potential causes and solutions are outlined. The document also includes a needle guide that describes different types of needles and their uses as well as a Singer needle conversion chart.

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    SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

    Important Points to Remember

     Needles DO NOT last forever, they should be replaced approximately every 8 hours

     The eye of the needle should be 40% larger than the diameter of the thread

     When going to a larger size of thread, a larger needle should be used

     Use the appropriate needle for the type of fabric being sewn

    Problem Causes Solutions

    Upper Thread Breaks Rethread machine properly


    Incorrect threading
    Replace thread
    Knots or twists in thread
    Reset bobbin and top thread tension
    Tension too tight
    Replace needle
    Damaged/old needle
    Use correct needle for thread and
    Needle too small
    application

    Bobbin Thread Breaks Bobbin case incorrectly Remove bobbin and re-thread with bobbin
    threaded turning clockwise
    Bobbin case incorrectly Remove and re-insert bobbin case
    inserted Check that bobbin case and bobbin are in
    Bobbin does not turn smoothly “round”; replace if necessary
    in bobbin case Clean bobbin case and surrounding
    Lint in bobbin case machine area
    Bobbin tension too tight Check and reset bobbin tension

    Skipped Stitches Thread tension too tight Reset top and bobbin tension
    Needle damaged Replace needle
    Needle wrong size Use correct needle size
    Sewing machine out of Have sewing machine adjusted for timing;
    adjustment hook to needle clearance; needle bar height

    Frayed Stitches Needle too small Increase needle size


    Tension too tight Reset tension
    Damaged thread Replace thread

    Thread Loops on Rethread machine with presser foot “up”


    Thread not in top tension
    Bottom Rethread machine incorporating take up
    Machine incorrectly threaded
    lever
    Top tension too loose
    Reset top tension
    Burr on hook mechanism
    Remove burr

    Irregular Stitches or Wrong needle size Ensure correct needle for fabric & thread
    Incorrect threading Un-thread machine and carefully rethread
    Malformed Stitches Upper tension too loose Reset lower and upper thread tension
    Operator pulling fabric Check presser foot pressure
    Bobbin wound unevenly Rewind bobbin

    Fabric Puckers Excessive stitch length Decrease stitch length


    Needle point is blunt Change needle often
    Excessive thread tension Check bobbin and upper tension
    Fabric is too soft Use stabilizer
    Thread displacement — too Decrease field density; scale embroidery
    much thread in a small area designs; increase stitch length
    Fabric not feeding Check presser foot, needle plate, feed dogs

    NEEDLE GUIDE

    SCHMETZ SEWING NEEDLE GUIDE & SINGER MR CONVERSION

    Below you will find a listing of basic machine sewing needles, their descriptions, normal uses and
    available sizes.

    You’ll also find a chart showing the Singer MR needle and its converted standard needle equivalent.

    Needle Eye Comparison Chart

    Denim/Jeans Needle —Modified medium ball point and reinforced blade. For denim and similar
    fabrics. Advanced point design is a SCHMETZ exclusive. For penetrating extra thick woven fabrics,
    denims, or quilts with minimum needle deflection, reeduced risk of needle breakage and skipped
    stitches. Available sizes: 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, Assorted, Twin.

    Embroidery Needle — Designed for rayon and polyester embroidery applications. Available sizes:
    75/11, 90/14, Assorted, Twin.
    Jersey / Ball Point Needle — Designed for sewing on knits and some stretch fabrics. Available sizes:
    70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, Assorted.

    Leather Needle — Designed for leather, artificial leather and heavy non-woven synthetic
    applications. Available sizes: 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, Assorted.

    Metallic Needle — Designed with an enlarged polished eye to accommodate specialty threads by
    preventing shredding. Available sizes: 80/12, 90/14, Twin.

    Microtex/Sharp Needle — Sharp point for straight stitches on delicate and microfiber fabrics.
    Available sizes: 60/8, 70/10, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, Assorted.

    Quilting Needle — Special taper to shaft and sharp point to prevent damage to material sewn in
    layers. Available sizes: 75/11, 90/14, Assorted.

    Stretch Needle — Designed for synthetic suedes or elastic knitwear. Designed with a deep scarf to
    prevent skipped stitches. Available sizes: 75/11, 90/14, Twin.

    Topstitch Needle — Extra sharp with an enlarged groove to accommodate large diameter threads
    and dense fabrics. Available sizes: 80/12, 90/14, 100/16.

    Universal Needle — General sewing of knit and woven fabrics. Slight ball point. Available sizes: 60/8,
    65/9, 70/10, 75/11, 80/12, 90/14, 100/16, 110/18, 120/19, Assorted, Twin, Triple.

    Singer MR Conversion Chart

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