cricket_iscute

I've had this problem. It is mostly caused by the top tension being too tight, and it brings up the bottom thread too far. Also, try a Schmetz topstitch needle, probably a size 14 (but maybe a 16) and that should help. If your hands go slow moving the fabric, your foot pedal should go fast.

shasta5718

May be out of time from needle hitting wrong and bending. Had that happen and had to take it to be serviced. If the other things don't work you may have to take it to the shop.

omgtimmcgraw

i actually was thinking of doing that if i didn't find the problem. Some times beating electronics makes them better. Lol.

Hopefully this afternoon before our father days celebration I will try it.

judijade

i am also new to fmq and this happens to me alot.. i found what i was doing was moving the fabric to fast and the needle doesn't seem to be able to keep up.. when i slow down it doesn't happen near as much. when i move the fabric too fast i bend the needle slightly and it can't seem to connect correctly.. or at least thats what i think.. Might be all wet but slowing down solved a lot of it for me.
judy

liese

Did you try taking off the throat plate and cleaning in there? Maybe threads caught, lint or part of a broken needle in there.

omgtimmcgraw

Thank you for everyone's help. Machine is working fine now.