applique

This was my problem too, almost as though the thread was too loose and goes behind the needle before stitching.

institches33

It would appear the thread is wrapped around the needle.

matraina

I would rethread the upper thread, check the bobbin area to see whether there are any dust bunnies and rethread the lower thread.

Prism99

Another possibility - using a cone without a thread net. This can result in thread feeding unevenly to the machine.

DivaDee

Do you have the needle inserted correctly? The needle shaft contains the groove, scarf, eye. They all must be in the correct position. If not. all sorts of problems occur. Also there could be a small burr on the needle plate.

DOTTYMO

Personally I would sleep on the problem then re thread top and bottom checking everything with manual. Only do one machine. Check sewing. Sometimes we become fixed in making the same threading mistake and a gap makes the mind rethink the problem. Now do the second machine. .good luck.

callen

My Juki 98Q bobbin needs to be inserted opposite of my other machines. The thread from the bobbin before I insert it into the holder, must be coming out clockwise but my Singer is counter clockwise. Maybe check what the manual says. Let's hope it's something that simple. Good luck & let us know.

IBQUILTIN

Very frustrating. Try turning the machine off for about 30 seconds to a minute, then rethread, and rethread the bobbin. Sometimes my machine wil lgive me those problems if it needs to be cleaned. Try all of these things first, then change the needle and pray.

margecam52

I'm sure you probably have the machine threaded ok...if you have done it before. Think back to when this first started...what changed? Thread type or color? Needle? fabric or batting? Did you forget your chocolate?

I have had this from backlash. If you don't have any Magic Bobbin Genies... get a piece of parchment paper (or velum), cut it to a circle to fit your bobbin case (even if a drop in)...put a hole in the middle (use a hole punch, or manicure scissors)......touch a drop of oil with your fingertip... rub the circle paper...and insert that in the bobbin case. This will really help eliminate backlash. If this helps...order a pack of the bobbin genies...you can get them online at Walmart, Joanns, etc. I use them in my commercial embroidery machine...Futura by singer, and Brother machines. I also use in my longarm machine.

huskyquilter

So... I've been having this problem the past couple of days, and it was extremely frustrating. I was doing straight line quilting, but using my free-motion foot, and trying to practice using a ruler with it. Anyway, it was always fine going one direction, and when I would switch and come back the other way, it would work for a bit then start to skip stitches, shred the thread, and break it. Last night, I finally figured out what I was doing. At some point, when lining up with the previous lines, or repositioning the rest of the sandwich, I would lift up the presser foot. In my haste (and exhausted haze after working a few 15 hour days in a row), I was so focused on lining things up, and reducing drag, that I was actually forgetting to lower the foot back down! In my trouble shooting, I'd increased bobbin tension and upper thread tension quite a bit, but it kept happening... Face palm!!! Anyway, I was able to lower bobbin and upper thread tension to normal range, and as long as I lower my presser foot, miracles happen and thread doesn't break!