Answer Three Most Common Questions With Sewing Machines

Machine sewing means more time saved and a quicker project. However, it also comes with another tool to be in trouble.

Beginners are usually freaked out when their machines don’t work as they should be. That’s why I made this article to help you with the three most common questions regarding the sewing machine’s problems.

You can find here the best sewing machine for beginners at inexpensive price as well as helpful sewing machine buying guides.

There Is A Huge Nest Of Thread Under My Project, What Should I Do?

Thread bunching on a sewing machine

When this issue happens, it all comes down to the tension. However, don’t adjust the tension setting just yet, first check out if the thread is between the two discs or not. If it’s not, there is the chance that it was pulled by the yard and forms a thread nest under your project.

The tension mechanism determines how much thread gets to the needle. Low tension – lots of thread goes through, high tension – little is allowed through.

So whenever you see a big hairball, check the thread before you think of adjusting the tension because if the thread isn’t where it’s supposed to be, there is nothing for the discs to hold more tightly.

What to do: Rethread your machines and try again. Some machines have a more straightforward way to thread than others.

Why There Are More Than Two Threads Coming Out When I Finish A Seam?

This problem usually goes like this: You finish a line of stitches, as usual, you raise the presser foot and pull the work out of the machine, but instead of seeing two threads, a bunch emerges.

This issue is mostly because you haven’t lifted the needle to the highest position. There is a reason why the majority of instructions say you should raise the needle as high as possible.

If the needle is partway down, even if it causes no trouble for you working with the project, the upper thread and the bobbin thread will form an unwanted loop and stretches it out when you sew without you knowing it.

What to do: Whenever you finish a seam, make sure that the needle is completely lifted up. If it has already happened, turn the handwheel and you will see the extra loop disappears.

I rarely have this problem because it’s easy to see if the needle is in its highest position or not on the machine I use. Read this guide on which is the best sewing machine for beginners if you want the same model as mine.

Seam finishing on a sewing machine

My Machine Makes Odd Noise When I Sew, What Is That?

The noise you hear might be caused by a dull needle. Whatever type of needle you use, the typical sharp point or the jersey variety, they do their jobs best when they are new and fresh.

An old needle will cause damage wherever it goes by. If you hear a popping sound, the needle needs to be replaced immediately.

What to do: After every 8 to 10 hours of sewing, change the needle. I know that sounds like a lot and in the long run, will accumulate into a large sum of money. However, machine needles come at a very cheap price, the last time I check; it’s 35 cents per piece. So it’s worthwhile to change it regularly rather than cleaning up its mess later.

Changing the needle is pretty easy for modern models. In case you haven’t had a sewing machine yet, check out my review on the best starter sewing machine where I shared my experience on choosing an affordable sewing machine for your budget.

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