Originally Posted by
B Sisson
I bought one this summer at a retreat 120 miles from home, so I have a long road trip to go back to the shop for help. I also am having a hugh problem with breakage. I have gone over everything and stitch 4 or so stitches and then it breaks. I bought it new and it makes me want to cry. If you figure it out , Please Please Please post it on here to help others.
You need to troubleshoot all the standard causes for breaking threads.
Check to see that your thread size is compatible with your needle size. It's possible your thread is too big for the needle.
Make sure the thread is threaded correctly - unthread and re-thread carefully, paying close attention to the manual's instructions.
Make sure the thread path is not impeded in any way.
Change to a new needle.