Needle Unthreading Problem After Automatic Thread Cuts-Figured It Out!!
Although I love the automatic thread cutting feature on my machine (Juki TL2010Q), it leaves a very short thread 'tail', and I was getting REALLY frustrated with my needle coming unthreaded before sewing the next piece and constantly having to re-thread the needle. FINALLY I figured out that if I inserted the fabric of the next piece further under the presser foot so that the VERY FIRST down-thrust of the needle goes through the fabric (rather than just going down into 'thin air' the first stitch), it seems to catch almost always and no more constant re-threading the needle. Duh....... Maybe I am the only slow learner here, but just in case you are having the same issue, this tip may be helpful to you!
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Good tip, however the solution is to turn down the tension a little at a time til you get the tail length you want. I also dont use the cutter when using invisible thread as it springs back too much
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Good tip on the invisible tread, snipforfun!
I just manually pull my thread out from the needle before I start again. But I've also found that if you gently pull the fabric out towards the back, it seems to help. |
I had the same problem with my Brother 1500. I could have no tension at all and the needle would come unthreaded so it wasn't a tension issue. The Brother has a three hole bar at the top. I was threading two or three of the holes as the manual showed. I now use only the first hole only as a thread guide and the needle does not come unthreaded when I use the thread cutter.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
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I was threading two or three of the holes as the manual showed. I now use only the first hole only as a thread guide and the needle does not come unthreaded when I use the thread cutter.
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Thanks for the tip. I am having the same problem with my new Bernina - so I have just started to grab the thread and pull it out a little.
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Also (especially if you have a new machine) you might want to check with your local dealer. I believe sometimes there are some adjustment that they can do to help with that.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
(Post 6516124)
I had the same problem with my Brother 1500. I could have no tension at all and the needle would come unthreaded so it wasn't a tension issue. The Brother has a three hole bar at the top. I was threading two or three of the holes as the manual showed. I now use only the first hole only as a thread guide and the needle does not come unthreaded when I use the thread cutter.
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I'm in the Brother 1500 club, too. I use two holes to stop the unthreading problem because that was suggested here on the board at some point. I'm not sure when or why anyone would use all 3 holes of that thread guide.
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Phew,.......I am so happy to see this post...I thought it was just me making a bad machine selection(babylock). The auto cut feature, I thought would be great, but then was, am having that same problem..so happy(?)to hear others with other machines are having that same experience......I too have noticed if I scootch that fab just so the first bite is on fab no prob..but when in a hurry and just shove and sew...bingo, no top thread.....I will try adjusting the pressure a bit, if not, road trip to dealer. Baby needs an "adjustment" or trade in!
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