How to insert the machine needle

What is your machine? Make sure the needle needs to be inserted with the flat side facing the right. A lot of machine needles load with the flat side facing the rear of the machine..

Hm, sounds like you should probably take it for service. If you cannot install the needle properly, then something is out of sorts with your machine.

Needle maintenance is basically just removing the current needle, inserting a brand new needle, pushing it all the way up, and tightening the screw. Be sure the flat side of the needle is facing the proper direction in the machine (consult the owner's manual) or check how the current needle is installed.

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First, be sure you are using the correct needle for your machine. Using the incorrect needle could severely damage your machine.

Second, consult your owner's manual and verify that the flat part of the needle is facing the proper direction in your machine. Most machines have the flat part facing the back of the machine, but there are machines that it faces a different direction. A needle facing the wrong direction could damage the machine and will most likely not stitch properly.

Third, confirm that you have loosened the screw enough so the needle can be inserted all the way up.

skipping stitches indicates a fault with the needle/hook timing
adjust tensions on both the needle and bobbin threads
take it in for a service.

Upper thread breaks--needle may be in backwards--

Correct needle insertion is mandatory for proper use of sewing machine.
Raise the needle bar to the highest point, then loosen the clamp screw to remove the old needle, place the new needle in the clamp with the flat side to the back of the machine or if using a round needle--the groove in the needle should face away from the shaft.
Push the needle all the way up to the stop or as far as it will go, then tighten the needle clamp screw

Refer to your manual to be sure the machine is threaded properly and the needle inserted correctly - this is usually with the flat side of the needle shaft to the back of the machine.

Was the old needle picking up the bobbin thread ok? If it was, then there's nothing wrong with the machine. Check that the needle is inserted correctly--there's a flat side on the shank of the needle and where that goes varies widely by machine. Then check that it's threaded properly.


(I once had my needle in backwards and threaded wrong--took the machine to the shop cause I was sure my baby was broken. Cost me $85.00 to find out that on that particular machine the flat side of the needle faces left!)

Let me know if this helps!

Robbie

Check the easy stuff first:
the needle is inserted in the machine properly- a good rule of thumb is the flat side of the needle should go to the opposite side of the last thread guide. Also make sure the machine is threaded correctl

Hi fullmoon. The thread is passed through the needle from front, to back. Also, to be proactive, let's ensure that your needle is inserted correctly as well. Grasp a needle between your fingers and hold it vertically, pointed side down. As you examine the the top of the needle, observe that one "side" is flat, and the other is curved. To properly insert a needle into the Needle Bar, the Flat side faces the rear of the machine. As you continue to examine the curved "side", observe that along the length of the needle, a groove is present. The purpose of this groove is for the thread to lay in, in order to accommodate the diameter of the thread, hence, not having to create a hole larger than the needle itself.....Please update your post if you need any further help....good luck my friend