Sears 385. 1274180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1264180 owner manual What to Do When, Problem

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What to Do When

PROBLEM

irregular Stitches

Breaking Needle

Bunching of Thread

Puckering

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PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Improper threading.

Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Loose presser foot.

Unevenly wound bobbin,

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam.


Incorrect		thread		tension(s).
Using	two	different			sizes or kinds of thread.
Bent	or blunt		needle.
Loose	presser		foot.
Fabric	too	sheer		or	too soft.

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Reset presser foot.

Rewind bobbin.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric+ Reset needle.

Reset presser foot.

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are formed.

Reset thread tension(s).

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind. Insert new needle.

Reset presser foot.

Use underlay of tissue paper.

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