Small Appliance
Small Appliance Repair Questions? Ask a Technician ASAP
Connect one-on-one with {0} who will answer your question
Answered in 4 hours by:
1/13/2021
Category: Small Appliance
Satisfied Customers: 4,610
Experience: Owner/Partner at Bargain Box
VerifiedHi, I am Martyn, welcome to JustAnswer, I am sorry you are having these issues today, I am happy to try and help you get this issue fixed.
Check for rough patches and burrs everywhere the thread passes... use a fine emery board to polish
Tease out a QTip/Cotton bud etc to be a little fluffy, then trace all over the metal and plastic regions and the bobbin case… it will likely catch and show you where the burr is
Looping ..??
It can cause an overload error too
Ensure the Thread is pulled firmly into the Top Tension Unit
If that is OK, this is likely to be lint in the Top Tension
It builds over time and keeps the plates apart
The discs are held open by thread or lint, they loose pressure, and the result is too much thread is delivered, and it bunches and loops like this
Easy fix tho' ..... simply 'Floss' between the top tension discs/plates, in the slot where the thread tension is adjusted, as you would your teeth
- Use a strip of clean fabric (I use lycra for the stretch, but anything will do)
- A small amount of alcohol on the cloth will aid the process immeasurably
- It can take several applications to get it done, and in extreme cases, a small probe, like a tiny crochet hook, hat pin, mattress needle or similar, may be needed to clear the worst, then proceed as above
- Same principle for Overlockers (Sergers) too
Let me know how it goes
Regards
Martyn
How JustAnswer works
Describe your issueThe assistant will guide you
Chat 1:1 with a small appliance technicianLicensed Experts are available 24/7
100% satisfaction guaranteeGet all the answers you need
Related Small Appliance Questions
The thread won't pick up the bobbin tnread so I'm unable to
The thread won't pick up the bobbin tnread so I'm unable to sew. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
Bernina problems. Bobbin thread will not come up when
bernina problems. Bobbin thread will not come up when beginning to stitch. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
Upper thread keeps breaking when making button holes. I have
Upper thread keeps breaking when making button holes. I have tension set at 3. … read more
Susan Latta
Kitchen and Bath Designer, Contractor
Bachelor's Degree
406 satisfied customers
It makes a bird nest like treat and doesn't move. 4452, 10
I just started to use the machine. I was following the manual to set it up … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have a Bernina Sport 180 and The needle is being blocked
Hello! I have a Bernina Sport 180 and The needle is being blocked when in downward motion. The bobbin is out. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
My Bernini 807 is skipping stitches. Old. 48 years old. Just
Old. 48 years old. Just had it serviced a month ago. He said it was in good condition. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
The machine has been skipping stitches on top and breaking.
The machine has been skipping stitches on top and breaking. I have changed the needle, cleared dust from the bobbin area but no luck. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I had a thread nest that broke my needle. I had to remove
I had a thread nest that broke my needle. I had to remove the bobbin casing to clear it and now it is not seeing at all … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have a mega quilter. It was quilting just fine. then it
I have a mega quilter. It was quilting just fine. then it started to break the thread in the needle. It was stuck in the tension part. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
It started jamming up under th fabric ,big birds nest, I
It started jamming up under th fabric ,big birds nest, I changed bobbins ,needlessly tried to adjust tension rethread the machine @least 3 times, changed the bobbin trice, and pu a new needle in. Noth… read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have a Judi arm sewing machine on a grace 10 foot frame.
I have a Judi long arm sewing machine on a grace 10 foot frame. When I try to quilt on this setup,my top stitches look great but the stitches on the underside of the quilt are a bird nest nightmare. T… read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
Why does my husqvarna 1100 sew a zig zag stitch and then
Why does my husqvarna 1100 sew a zig zag stitch and then goes into a different stitch. I've changed needles, rethreaded, rewound a bobbin. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
My needle is stuck in the down position. I just purchased
My needle is stuck in the down position. I just purchased this machine and was doing machine applique. The bobbin thread kept jamming and I would have the gear problem come up. After I cleared everyth… read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have the Artistic Quilter SD 16. It drives me crazy. Every
I have the Artistic Quilter SD 16. It drives me crazy. Every time I change anything, needle, fabrics, often bobbins, I get skipped stitches, thread breaking, thread bunching on the back. It takes me w… read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
Broke a needle on my Bernina Virtuosa 153, replaced it, but
Hello, broke a needle on my Bernina Virtuosa 153, replaced it, but now it makes a noise when going up and down. Plus it is not stitching or picking up bobbin thread. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have a Bernina Virtuoso 153. Cannot get it to sew
I have a Bernina Virtuoso 153. Cannot get it to sew properly. Am getting bunched up thread on my fabric on the underside from the bobbin until thread n needle or bobbin feed breaks. … read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
I have a Janome 3160QDC Sewing Machine, I am trying to sew
I have a Janome 3160QDC Sewing Machine, I am trying to sew polyester/spandex fabric and the machine is missing stitches. It seems to be coming from the bottom thread I have checked my threading of the… read more
canuck the pro
16,029 satisfied customers
I am having bobbin issues with my Bernina B535. There is a
I am having bobbin issues with my Bernina B535. There is a very small wire inside the bobbin case that seems to be causing thread to jam, especially on buttonholes. Having spent over 2 hours trying to… read more
Martyn Lloyd
Lecturer in Theatre Design Studies (BA Hons)
4,610 satisfied customers
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
JustAnswer in the News:
Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com.
JustAnswer.com...has seen a spike since October in legal questions from readers about layoffs, unemployment and severance.
Web sites like justanswer.com/legal
...leave nothing to chance.
...leave nothing to chance.
Traffic on JustAnswer rose 14 percent...and had nearly 400,000 page views in 30 days...inquiries related to stress, high blood pressure, drinking and heart pain jumped 33 percent.
Tory Johnson, GMA Workplace Contributor, discusses work-from-home jobs, such as JustAnswer in which verified Experts answer people’s questions.
I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous.
What Customers are Saying:
You did one super job of explaining to me everything there is to know about this fridge. I'm looking forward to asking you questions in the future.
Bagley, IA
Wonderful service, prompt, efficient, and accurate. Couldn't have asked for more. I cannot thank you enough for your help.
Freshfield, Liverpool, UK
This expert is wonderful. They truly know what they are talking about, and they actually care about you. They really helped put my nerves at ease. Thank you so much!!!!
Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for all your help. It is nice to know that this service is here for people like myself, who need answers fast and are not sure who to consult.
Hesperia, CA
I couldn't be more satisfied! This is the site I will always come to when I need a second opinion.
Kernersville, NC
Just let me say that this encounter has been entirely professional and most helpful. I liked that I could ask additional questions and get answered in a very short turn around.
Woodstock, NY
Thank you so much for taking your time and knowledge to support my concerns. Not only did you answer my questions, you even took it a step further with replying with more pertinent information I needed to know.
Elkton, Maryland
< Previous | Next >
Meet the Experts:
Rob
Small Appliance Technician
151 satisfied customers
20 yrs. experience with a major worldwide manufacturer.
The Home Smithy
Handyman
102 satisfied customers
45 years of fixing things
russ
TECHNICIAN
101 satisfied customers
28 years experience
Appliance Tech-Care
Appliance Technician
86 satisfied customers
35+ Yrs Experience - 40,000+ 'Real World' Repairs
drcool299
Home Appliance Technician
78 satisfied customers
I have been in the business for the past 30 years. Repairs all kinds of home appliances.
Austin
Customer Service
215 satisfied customers
Technician
Christopher Coleman
178 satisfied customers
Owner at Big River Service Center
< Previous | Next >
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
