I have a brother PQ 1500s Nouvelle and I have it attached to a handi quilter frame. I have had it for about 8 years and have no problems until now--it is skipping stitches in the same exact place on a pantograph pattern--took it in for service and it is worse...I have done all the troubleshooting proceedures--also it is shredding upper thread as well....
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SOURCE: Designer 1: upper thread shredding while embroidering
I too, have the same problem withmy Designer 1. I just bought ISACORD brand polyester embroidery thread to hopefully solve this problem, but I believe it must be a tension problem. I have a "date" with the repair lady on Friday (11/22/08) and if it gets repaired I will re-post what the problem was. Still love the machine WHEN IT SEWS!!
SOURCE: skipped stitches and noises
sounds like there might be some threads caught between the tension discs. Try using a small strip of fabric to 'floss' between them. You might also have some thread caught in the hook assembly.
SOURCE: I HAVE A BROTHER LS-2125 SEWING MACHINE AND THE
Sounds like either the bobbin case tension is too light or is not in the tension at all.
Consult your manual for how to place the thread in the tension and retry. Increase the bobbin case tension if necessary.
The top tension may be set too high.
SOURCE: Brother xl-2600I sewing machine thread problem
Try turning the handwheel so the take up lever is at its top position, then remove the garmet.
good luck!
SOURCE: skipping stitches and upper thread breaking on JCPenney 6600
Hello,
Here are a few things to try.
* Raise your feed dogs if your machine has this feature.
* When you start to sew a seam, hold the upper and bobbin thread tails. Hold them back and out of the way as you sew your first couple of stitches. This will keep them from getting caught in your machine.
* Your fabric may require a different needle. Generally, heavier fabrics require larger needles and thinner fabrics, smaller needles. You may also need a larger needle if you're sewing through many layers of fabric. And make sure to use a ballpoint needle for knit fabrics and a sharp needle for woven (or a universal needle for either). And make sure your needle is appropriate for the type of thread you're using.
* Adjust the pressure of your pressure foot, it may be too light for your fabric.
* If your upper thread and bobbin threads are different types, try using the same thread for both. And use a good quality, brand name thread.
* Change your needle plate. Try switching to a needle plate with a smaller hole (a straight stitch needle plate).
Important Note: If you change your needle plate, check to make sure your needle aligns perfectly with this smaller hole before starting to sew. A misaligned needle could hit the plate and break, which could be dangerous. And make sure to change your needle plate back for zigzag and other wide stitches.
I hope this helps.
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