It is probably not threaded correctly. If you have a book for your machine, look up the threading sequence.
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SOURCE: no zig and cotton keeps breaking
Make sure you have a new sharp needle installed for both problems and sometimes you need a particular kind of needle for the fabric. Also some machines don't deal well with 100% cotton thread. For some reason it gets caught up in the machine somewhere and breaks. Gutterman and Metrosene make excellent although slightly more expensive threads. Coats and Clark thread is good too. They make an all cotton thread but it doesn't come in as many colors. If you have the old spools of cotton thread from Walmart, just use them for topstitching if you need the color. Other wise, use them for hand stitching or throw them away. One more thing that I can think of off hand, one of my machines does not like lining fabric. For some reason the thread breaks if I stitch really fast. If you have to use that thread, you may try sewing slowly. One more thing, when was the last time your machine was serviced? This can make a huge difference if it's been awhile and you use the machine a lot. Good luck. Hope any of this helps.
SOURCE: I have a Husqvarna Viking quilt 870 sewing
The overload message is usuall due to a bind in the mechanical function of the machine. When the motor has an extra "load" caused by something like a tight belt or dry bearing, it "overloads" the motor and the error message is displayed. It is doubtful your problem is computer related. Either way a trip to your service tech is required. If you continue to sew with it, you do run the risk of possible damage to some other parts of your machine. The computer portion of your Husqvarna is guaranteed for 5 years and the mechanical parts carry a 20 or 25 year guarantee depending on when you purchased your machine. A copy of your bill of sale from a Husqvarna Viking dealer or a stamped warranty card is the proof of purchase needed to obtain warranty replacement of parts. Labor is only guaranteed for 1 year.
SOURCE: Treading sewing machine
these are the best setting i have found for sewing through thick materials, specifically leather and vinyl:
top tension- between 8 and 9
bottom tension- between 4 and 5
stitch length between 3 and 4
stitch type: 2
that is just what works best for me, i have a brother xl-2600i
SOURCE: sewing machine tension?
Hi! This might be a tension issue, but it also could be caused by the needle. For stretchy fabric you need to use a stretch needle or at the least, a ballpoint needle. (see my tip about which needle to use).
Let me know if this solves the problem, ok?
Happy Sewing!
Robbie
Testimonial: "yes it was a combination of the two, thanks!"
SOURCE: my sewing machine is not sewing, the needle is not
May need retiming, enail me and I can attach timing instructions [email protected]
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