SEWING MACHINE Troubles,Causes And Remedies

Summary

This video tutorial offers dressmaking students essential skills for basic sewing machine maintenance. It differentiates between minor and major sewing machine troubles, providing remedies for common issues like thread breaking, skipping stitches, and needle breakage. The video emphasizes the importance of proper threading, tension adjustment, and needle selection. It also covers the correct procedures for machine operation, including setting the stitch regulator and maintaining the sewing machine for optimal performance, ensuring a well-made garment output.

Takeaways

• 🧵 Sewing machine troubles can be categorized into minor and major issues. Minor troubles include incorrectly attached accessories, improper tensions, and the need for dusting or oiling. Major troubles involve damaged parts that hinder the machine's full functionality.
• 📌 Basic maintenance skills are crucial for dressmaking students to ensure the sewing machine operates efficiently and to avoid common issues.
• 🧰 To prevent upper thread breaking, ensure proper threading, adjust tensions if they're too tight, replace bent needles, and match thread coarseness to the needle size.
• 🔍 Lower thread breaking can be caused by improper bobbin case setting or overly tight tension on the bobbin case. Ensure even thread winding and avoid overfilling the bobbin.
• 📍 Skipping stitches are often due to incorrect needle placement, mismatched needle or thread size for the fabric, or insufficient presser foot pressure.
• ⚙️ Needle breakage can result from using a fine needle on heavy fabric, incorrect needle threading, or sewing over pins. Adjust needle size and threading to prevent this.
• 🔁 Looping stitches are usually caused by improper tension settings. Check and adjust the tension dials to balance the upper and lower thread tensions.
• ⚖️ Ensure the presser foot isn't too tight or too loose to avoid fabric feeding issues. Adjust the thumb screw for the correct pressure.
• 🛠️ Regular cleaning and oiling of the sewing machine can prevent it from working heavily. Also, check the belt tension to avoid excessive pressure or slipping.
• ✂️ To maintain sewing machine efficiency, use the correct tools and supplies, follow proper threading and setting procedures, and turn off the machine when not in use.

Q & A

What are the two classifications of sewing machine troubles mentioned in the script?

The two classifications of sewing machine troubles are minor sewing machine trouble and major sewing machine trouble.

What are some examples of minor sewing machine troubles?

Minor sewing machine troubles include incorrectly attached needle, incorrectly adjusted tensions, improperly adjusted tensions, and the need for dusting or oiling.

What does major sewing machine trouble involve?

Major sewing machine trouble involves replacing or removing damaged spare parts that make the sewing machine not totally functioning.

What is the remedy for upper thread breaking while sewing?

To avoid upper thread breaking, one should properly thread the sewing machine, adjust the upper tension, change a bent needle, and ensure the thread is not too coarse for the needle.

How can you avoid lower thread breaking issues?

To avoid lower thread breaking, set the bobbin case on the shuttle properly, adjust the lower tension if it's too tight, and ensure the thread is wound evenly and not too full on the bobbin.

What are the common causes of skipping stitches in a sewing machine?

Skipping stitches can be caused by an inaccurately set needle on the needle bar, incorrect needle or thread size for the fabric, a bent needle, insufficient pressure on the presser foot, or improper threading.

Why might a sewing machine needle break?

A sewing machine needle might break due to using a fine needle on heavy fabric, incorrect threading, a needle that is too long or incorrectly set, sewing over pins left after basting, or pulling the material to one side forcefully.

What causes loop stitches in sewing, and how can you prevent them?

Loop stitches are usually caused by improper tension. To prevent them, one should properly set the tension and check it before using the sewing machine.

How can you ensure your sewing machine feeds material properly?

To ensure proper feeding of material, adjust the thumb screw so the presser foot does not press too much on the material, and avoid having a smooth feed dog by lifting the presser foot when winding.

What maintenance tips are given for preventing a sewing machine from working heavily?

To prevent a sewing machine from working heavily, clean and oil it regularly, ensure the belt is neither too tight nor too loose, and avoid slipping on the balance wheel.

What are some best practices for operating a sewing machine as outlined in the script?

Best practices include starting with the right tools and supplies, applying correct procedures while sewing, threading the sewing machine properly, setting the needle and stitch regulator according to project specifications, checking tension dials, and turning off the machine when not in use.

Outlines

00:00

🧵 Sewing Machine Troubles and Remedies

This paragraph introduces the topic of common sewing machine issues and their solutions, emphasizing the importance of basic maintenance for dressmaking students. It outlines two types of sewing machine troubles: minor, which include incorrect accessories, tensions, or need for cleaning and oiling; and major, which involve damaged parts that affect the machine's functionality. The paragraph also lists common causes of sewing machine troubles, such as upper thread breaking due to improper threading or tension, bent needles, or coarse thread, and provides remedies for each.

05:01

📌 Addressing Sewing Machine Issues

This paragraph delves into further details of sewing machine troubles, including skipping stitches, needle breakage, and loop stitches. It offers solutions such as proper needle placement, matching needle size to fabric, avoiding sewing over pins, and ensuring correct threading. The paragraph also addresses issues like presser foot pressure, thread tension, and machine maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling, to prevent heavy operation and belt issues. It concludes with general pointers for sewing machine operation, including using the right tools, proper threading, and stitch regulation.

10:03

🛠️ Sewing Machine Maintenance Standards

The final paragraph focuses on the standards for sewing machine operation, highlighting the need for correct procedures to ensure efficient and error-free sewing. It advises on preparing the necessary tools, proper threading, needle setting, stitch regulation, and tension adjustment. The paragraph also stresses the importance of turning off the sewing machine when not in use, regular cleaning and maintenance, and checking the thread placement before starting to sew. It concludes by reinforcing the importance of using and setting sewing equipment correctly to avoid troubles and produce high-quality garments.

Keywords

💡Sewing Machine Troubles

Sewing machine troubles refer to the various issues that can arise while operating a sewing machine, which can hinder the sewing process. In the video, these troubles are categorized into minor and major, with minor troubles including incorrectly attached accessories or supplies, and major troubles involving damaged spare parts that affect the machine's functionality. The video aims to equip viewers with the skills to identify and remedy these issues, ensuring smooth dressmaking operations.

💡Maintenance

Maintenance in the context of the video pertains to the routine care and servicing of a sewing machine to prevent malfunctions and prolong its life. This includes tasks like dusting, oiling, and adjusting tensions. The video emphasizes the importance of basic maintenance as a fundamental skill for dressmaking students to ensure their sewing machines are always in good working order.

💡Thread Breaking

Thread breaking is a common sewing machine trouble where the thread snaps while sewing. The video identifies several causes, such as improper threading, tight tension, or using a bent or coarse needle. Understanding these causes and remedies is crucial for preventing thread breakage and maintaining the quality of sewing work.

💡Tension Adjustment

Tension adjustment is a key aspect of sewing machine maintenance that involves setting the correct tension for the upper and lower threads to ensure they interlock properly. The video discusses how incorrectly adjusted tensions can lead to problems like thread breaking or skipping stitches, and it provides guidance on how to adjust the tension to avoid such issues.

💡Needle

The needle is a critical component of a sewing machine, and its condition and proper installation can significantly affect the sewing process. The video mentions that a bent needle can cause thread breakage and skipping stitches, and it advises viewers to change the needle when it's bent or not properly installed. The choice of needle size and type should also match the fabric being sewn.

💡Skipping Stitches

Skipping stitches occur when the sewing machine fails to form a complete stitch in the fabric, leading to a weak or uneven seam. The video identifies causes such as an inaccurately set needle, incorrect needle or thread size for the fabric, or insufficient pressure from the presser foot. Addressing these issues can help prevent skipping stitches and ensure consistent stitching.

💡Bobbin Case

The bobbin case is a part of the sewing machine that holds the bobbin, which supplies the lower thread in the sewing process. The video explains that improper setting of the bobbin case can lead to lower thread breaking. Correctly setting the bobbin case is essential for preventing thread breakage and ensuring the machine sews smoothly.

💡Presser Foot

The presser foot is the part of the sewing machine that presses the fabric down against the feed dogs, guiding it through the machine. The video mentions that insufficient pressure from the presser foot can cause skipping stitches, while too much pressure can lead to the machine feeding improperly. Adjusting the presser foot pressure is a crucial step in maintaining the machine's performance.

💡Feed Dogs

Feed dogs are the teeth on the bottom of the sewing machine that grip and move the fabric through the machine. The video discusses how the condition of the feed dogs, such as being too smooth, can affect the machine's feeding mechanism. Proper maintenance, including cleaning and oiling, is necessary to keep the feed dogs functioning correctly and prevent sewing machine troubles.

💡Oiling

Oiling is a part of sewing machine maintenance that involves applying a lubricant to the machine's moving parts to reduce friction and wear. The video stresses the importance of regular oiling to prevent the machine from working heavily and to ensure its smooth operation. This is a preventive measure that contributes to the longevity and efficiency of the sewing machine.

Highlights

Discussing common sewing machine troubles and their remedies.

Importance of basic maintenance for dressmaking students.

Two classifications of sewing machine travel: minor and major troubles.

Minor sewing machine troubles involve incorrect accessories, tensions, or need for dusting/oiling.

Major sewing machine troubles require replacing or removing damaged parts.

Common causes of sewing machine troubles include upper thread breaking and improper threading.

Tension issues can lead to thread breaking and skipping stitches.

Needle issues such as bending or incorrect size can cause thread breaking and skipping stitches.

Proper bobbin case setting prevents lower thread breaking.

Skipping stitches can be caused by needle not accurately set on the needle bar.

Needle size and thread should correspond to the fabric to avoid skipping stitches.

Presser foot pressure and threading are crucial for avoiding needle breakage.

Loop stitches are usually caused by improper tension.

Machine not feeding properly can be due to presser foot pressure or foot dog issues.

Machine working heavily can be alleviated by regular cleaning and oiling.

Belt tension should be checked to prevent excessive pressure or slipping.

Using the correct tools and supplies is essential for efficient sewing.

Proper threading and needle setting are key to avoiding common sewing machine troubles.

Checking tension dials and adjusting them according to project requirements ensures good stitches.

Turning off the sewing machine when not in use and regular maintenance are important for longevity.

Ensuring upper and lower threads are correctly positioned before starting to sew.

Transcripts

hello there

so for today we will be discussing about

the common sewing machine troubles and

their remedies

as a dressmaking student you must be

ready to perform basic maintenance

understanding the troubles that you

might encounter upon operating the

sewing machine

can help in applying remedies on it

in this video you will be equipped with

the skills needed in performing basic

maintenance

common sewing machine troubles and

remedies will be discussed

these skills are very important in

dressmaking

for these are fundamental skills that

you should learn to practice its close

competency

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there are two classifications of sewing

machine travel

the first one is the minor sewing

machine trouble and the second one is

the major sewing machine trouble

minor sewing machine trouble

includes problems that arise involving

incorrectly attached accessories

or supplies and adjusted tensions

or that requires a little dusting or

oiling so minor sewing machine troubles

includes incorrectly attached needle

incorrectly adjusted tensions

or improperly adjusted tensions and also

if the sewing machine needs dusting or

oiling

on the other hand the major sewing

machine trouble

involves surprising or removing damaged

spare parts

that made the sewing machine not totally

functioning

so if the sewing machine is not totally

functioning it is not

sewing maybe some of the spare parts or

the major parts are damaged

so they need to be replaced or removed

so

those are examples of major sewing

machine trouble

the following are the common causes of

sewing machine troubles

so if you are experiencing upper thread

breaking while you are sewing

your machine is not properly threaded

so the remedy is to set the sewing

machine properly

you should thread the sewing machine

properly so that you can avoid

proper thread breaking another one is

the tension is too tight

so if the upper tension is too tight

you should adjust the upper tension so

that

upper thread breaking will be avoided

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the needle is bent so if the needle is

then of course

you need to change the needle that is

the remedy

so that upper thread breaking will not

happen

another one is the thread is too coarse

for the needle sides

so the thread should match the middle

side so that you can avoid proper thread

breaking

another sewing machine

if this happens you might be having

improper setting of the bottom case

on the shuttle just like what is

shown on the video so you should set

the bobbin case on the shuttle properly

so that you can avoid the lower third

braking

another cause is the tension is too

tight

so if the lower tension on the bobbin

case is too tight you need to adjust

it so that you can avoid lower thread

breaking

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thread wound and evenly on the bobbin

case

or bobbin wound to full so if you are

threading the body you should thread

it evenly and then you should not

wind the bobbin too full

so that you will not experience the

lower thread breaking

another sewing machine problem that you

can encounter is skipping stitches just

like what is illustrated here

your needle is not accurately set on the

needle bar

the reason why you are having your

skipping stitches

so you should set your needle properly

on the needle bar

another one isn't much needle size or

thread to the fabric so

the needle size or the thread should

correspond to the fabric

that you are sewing so that you can

avoid skipping stitches

another one the needle is bent

so if the needle is bent you need to

change

the needle that is the remedy so that

skipping stitches

will be avoided another one

another cause is there is no enough

pressure

on the presser foot that's why skipping

stitches

is there so what will you do you need to

adjust the thumb screw

so that enough pressure will be

given to the presser foot while you are

sewing on the fabric

another sewing machine trouble that you

can encounter is

when the needle breaks so what is the

cost

using fine needle on heavy seam

of course your needle size should

correspond to the fabric that you are

using

so that the needle will not break and

then the needle does not go

through the center of the hole that hole

is what we call the stroke so the needle

should be set properly so that it will

go through the center

of the hole or the throat in that case

breaking the needle will be avoided

and then improper threading so you

should thread the machine

properly so that the needle will not

break

another one the needle is too long and

incorrectly set

so the needle size should correspond to

the machine that you are using

and also it should be threaded properly

and then sewing over the pins left after

basting

just like what you can see now on the

video

so you should not saw over the pins

that are there while you are sewing so

that the needle

will not break and then pulling the

material to one side

when taking it from the machine or while

you are

sewing so you should not pull the

fabric or the material forcibly so that

the needle will not break another sewing

machine problem

that you will encounter is when the

stitches

are looping what is the cause

so loop stitches are usually carried by

improper

tension so the tension

should be properly set

and you should check check it out before

using the sewing machine

so that the stitches will not look

another one is improper threading so you

should always check the threading of

your sewing machine

if it is properly threaded so that you

will not

encounter having your stitches looking

unbalanced tension on the upper and the

lower

thread again that is brushed up by

improper tension

so you should always check the upper

thread

in the lower thread tension

so that successfully will be avoided

another sewing machine trouble that you

can encounter

is when your machine is not failing

properly

so what is the cost the presser foot

presses too tight

for the materials so you should adjust

the thumb screw so that your presser

foot will not

press too much on the material so that

it will fit

properly another one is the fit though

may be smooth

okay the fifth dog is the ones that is

arrow there

on the video so it should not be

smooth and to avoid that whenever you

are winding you should have your presser

foot

lifted up so that your feet dog will not

be smooth

and your machine will feed

properly

another machine trouble is when your

machine

is working heavily

so it might be gone and neither general

or link so you should

clean and oil your sewing machine

regularly

so that your sewing machine will not

work heavy another one is the belt may

be too

tight hence exerting excessive pressure

on the bearing so the belt

should not be too tight nor not too

loose

so that your machine will work

properly

and then the belt may be too loose and

slip

on the balance while causing the

operator to travel

so again the belt

should be not too tight and not too

loose

for the sewing machine to work properly

in performing basic maintenance

applying the correct procedure and

sewing

will make your work faster easier

more interesting and challenging

here are some pointers that you have to

follow

in the manipulation of your sewing

machine

so you should start with the right tools

and supplies

have your needle thread screwdriver

pin tape measure scissors

ready for use with the tools at hand

you can start working continuously on

your

sewing and saves time

so you should apply correct procedure

while you are sewing

because it will make your work easier

and faster

thread the sewing machine properly it

will save your time

to get a correct threading refer to your

teacher

to check if you have threaded it

properly so make sure

that your sewing machine is threaded

properly

be sure that the needle is properly set

according to the directions for specific

models

a properly attached needle will make

your work without

any trouble and it will avoid

the common troubles that we have

discussed a while ago

set the stitch regulator according to

the project specification

and test the stitches for possible

adjustment you need to test

a scrap of fabric first before using the

sewing machine

so that you can check if the stitch

regulator is set

properly check tension dials and adjust

according to project requirement of the

stitches

correct adjustment on the tension dials

will make perfectly sewn garment

again check the tension especially the

upper tension

and the lower tension so that you can

assure

that the stitches are good for your

project

another standard for sewing machine

operations

is that you should turn the power off

the sewing machine when the sewing

machine is not

in use so don't forget that for your

safety

and then keep the sewing tools dust

the sewing machine then put a little

amount of machine oil in

so you should clean and dust the sewing

machine

regularly and keep your sewing tools

getting the stitch before you start make

sure the upper

and lower threads are back between the

two toes

off the presser foot just like what is

shown here

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with that i hope you learned a lot from

our

common causes of machine troubles and

the remedies that were discussed

as well as the standards for sewing

machine operators

so you just have to keep in mind that

you need to use

and set the sewing equipment properly so

that you can avoid troubles

and produce a well-made garment output

now let us check your understanding

about the machine troubles

causes

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