Tension setting and maintenance of bobbin case Brother
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This video demonstrates how to clean a bobbin case properly.
It also demonstrates how to adjust the tension screw on the Bobbin case to balance tensions.
And, it demonstrates how to clean the Bobbin sensor too.
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I was going nuts after my brand new to me (but previously used) brother embroidery machine kept birdnesting every single time I tried to embroider. I hadn’t done one embroidery successfully so I was defeated. After countless videos and trying to adjust the top thread tension, adding more stabilizer, taking away stabilizer, and generally loosing my mind, this video finally resolved my issue! I just needed to clean out all the dust underneath the bobbin holder. If only I had come here in the first place. Thank you!!! You’ve saved my sanity!
I am so pleased to hear that you have resolved the issue👏👏
It can be a source of great frustration when you have issues like that.
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Holy....I'm only 5 minutes in and I'm already mind-blown. I am a self-taught sewist with a 2nd hand machine, and I literally had no idea that you could remove the bobbin plate. (Hope I wasn't the only one haha). This woman is so knowledgeable and I'm learning so much. Thank you so much for this video. I am subscribing!!
Iam having problems taking my case off , do we suppose to push anything ?
Thanks so much for the positive feed back - it is appreciated!
Don't feel alone - you are not the only one that had no idea that the bobbin plate could be removed - it is just that I had the privilege of going on technical training several times, and watching a technician cleaning and servicing machines - so I know how important it is to keep the bobbin area clean.
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Hi Nashanda - which model of the Brother machine do you have?
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@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step thank you , I have se 1900
For real!!!!!
This was absolutely the perfect answer. Tension has always been a problem for me. Your patient and wonderful visual instruction took me to the solution, fixing my Brother. Bless you!
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I had accidentally removed the little fuzzy thing you point out at 4:13. I didn't know where it went to once it was removed. Thank goodness I saved it. I came here to find out how to fix the tension on the bobbin figuring that's why it was so screwy but it was the missing fuzzy thing causing all the problem!! I replaced it and viola! Amazing how such a tiny weird thing can be so critical. Thank you thank you thank you.
Hi,
You are so right - that tiny little thing is critical😅
Without it - the thread will just run around all over the place....
So good to hear it is all sorted now though.
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I followed this for 5 minutes and was able to see what was wrong with my machine and fixed it!! YAY!! My niece and nephew's Halloween costumes will be ready on time. Thank you so much.
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Thank you!!! This was what I needed. My bobbin thread was showing on the top and I had no clue what to do. I took a screen shot of the info provided. I was almost in tears trying to figure out this issue. I never even know the bobbin case came out.
I’m really new to embroidery and this is my first machine ever so can’t say enough how valuable information like this is for a newbie.
Self taught and received a sewing machine much nicer than my last. You saved my day! Thank you
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Thank you so much for your video tutorial. I really don't know that that the bobbin case can take out. I really don't know how to fix the tension until I'd watched your video. Thank you soooo much
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I was so frustrated that I couldn’t get the tension correct! Just a few short minutes, and I’ve fixed the problem! Thank you, thank you, thank your!
This has been the most informative video. I have watched on bobbin tension
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Thank you so much!
Turns out my bobbin I can’t tighten, has the green stuff over it.
Cleaned everything and now it’s working perfect again!
Thank you!
Hello,
I am so pleased to hear the video was helpful - and that the machine is working perfectly again😀
The bobbin case with the green paint on the screw is generally used for sewing and embroidery where you will use the recommended thread, which is usually included in the box when you purchase the machine.
The tension is preset for the recommended thread at the factory - and the green paint "locks" the tension in for this thread only.
However if you are going to be using different thread - other than the recommended one - it is best to use the bobbin case with the adjustable screw (the one without green paint on it), so that you can adjust the tension to suit the thread.
You can order these bobbin cases from any Brother dealer.
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Mine also had the green paint on the “wrong” screw. Thanks for the clarification!
Thank you thank you thank you so much for this video. You saved me so much money being able to fix my pwn machine. Your video was so easy to follow and i was able to walk through it with ease. Ive spent hours trying to figure out how to fix my machine until i stumbled across your video. BLESS YOU!! ❤
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Thank you sooo much! Very helpful, kept me from yelling at my machine.
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Thanks so much for the very clear bobbin tension instructions. And the explanations really help me understand why this is happening on with my quite expensive machine - which I've put a lot of miles on 😀. It was so frustrating to try to adjust the machine tension and find that nothing I did changed it for the better. Now it looks perfect again!
Hi Linda.
I am so happy to hear that your stitching looks perfect again!
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I was blown away by how helpful this video is. I dont come from a sewing background, but i decided to start with embroidery so i know absolutely nothing. I was running into looping problems, but after checking the top thread and finding nothing amiss, i knew it had to be the bottom. Thanks to this video, i learned about how to maintain the bobbin area AND fix it. Im so thrilled and feel empowered, THANK YOU!
Hi Stormy - so pleased to hear you found this helpful and empowering!
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thank you...thank you...thank you...gave the bobbin tension screw (and boy is it tiny) one half turn, and changed the bobbin to regular sewing thread, and got a beautiful result..Hooray!
Hi Howard,
Fantastic!
Yes it is a tiny screw.😅 but it does such an important job!
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Thank you so much! You saved me having to send my machine to the shop! ❤️❤️❤️
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Wonderful video. Got me back up and running and I’m very happy!
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Awesome Video! Thanks Very Much. Cheers from Toronto, Canada.
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Thank you. I will follow the intructions.
Great!
I just found this!!! Thank you so much!!
My tension is back how it should be and my auto cut function now works again 👌
In my machine- I had the green stuff on the flathead screw 🤷♀️ so I picked it off and tightened it (as much as that scared me). Thank you again
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Baie baie dankie vir jou waardevolle deel van kennis!
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Thank you so much - Excellent video with great details!!
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Very helpful film. I'm glad I found you.
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Thank you so much!!!
Great content. Just what I needed. Thanks
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So incredibly helpful!!!!
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Thank you your video was very helpful...I now know where to look when I have issues with my machine !
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This video was done so well, very easy to understand. Brovo
I appreciate that! Thank you Wayne.
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OMG I didn't know about the bobbin tension screw lol. Thanks.
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Thank you very much for this video!
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Lovely to hear your SA voice. 🙂
😊 thank you
Very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Great video thanks. My bobbin case started rattling and vibrating whenever it started stitching on a Brother machine I'd had for a few months, the stitching was bunching and tangling straight away. The only slight damage I could find on the bobbin case was a very, very small scratch on the underside. Anyway I changed out the bobbin case for another and it fixed it. It looks like this thing is very sensitive to any slight damage.
Hi,
Thanks for the comment.
It is important to clean under the bobbin case on a regular basis - to avoid any build up that could make the bobbin case "unsettled" - as in the case of it sitting on top of a fluff build up.
Try buffing the small scratch out with a silver or brass cleaning liquid.
The bobbin cases aren't usually sensitive - but after a while the screw may need adjusting due to the spring losing tension over time.
I hope this is helpful.
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no one ever told me not to remove the needle plate 😲 there are two screws in it, to me that says take me off and clean me! thank you!
Hi,
Thanks for the reply...yes it is tempting to take it off, and for the machines with no sensors it is not really an issue.
However, for machines with sensors, it can be tricky to put it back if you are not careful. I have had many a customer have a problem afterwards, resulting in a trip to the technician to put it back properly.😅
This is why I advise to leave it alone.😊
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I like the way you speak.
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Very helpful. I had to remove the metal plate when my machine feed dogs kept eating up my knit fabric. It wouldn’t budge. But good to know. I am so used to needing to take whole thing off to clean the machine.
No oil huh? I couldn’t find any instructions in my manual to add oil so I didn’t. Again, counter intuitive to someone used to cheaper machines lol.
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Tqsm..love it...
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tysm from India. video is very helpful as we don't have technicians here.
Hi Anita, I am so glad it was helpful.
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Glamourgirl I just found out that you can remove the whole bobbin case. I'm self taught too. I've been self taught sewing sewing g for 40 years. Only straight stitches. I have brother sewing machine and couldn't understand how to use all the amazing stitches even when I used the brother manual that came with my machine. Most of the instructions in it are hard to understand and most of the illustrations aren't clear either. At least not for me. My husband looked at the manual too and he couldn't understand them either. We also tried to get the needle threader to thread using the manual and trying to just practice over and over. It was definitely hard to see the illustrations for it .
Hi,
which model of brother do you own?
Thank you sooooooo much i was in panic when mi needle started to hitting something after i cleaned up a thread
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this helpful video!! I solved my problem right away. You saved my life!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! ^^b
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I have a Brother machine where the plate is one piece. You say not to remove the back part of the plate, but mine is not two pieces. So to get the bobbin
case out I have to removed the whole one-piece plate. I can get to the floor of this section with a brush to pick up the fuzz. I've never caused a problem
doing this.
Hi Emma,
Yes - it will depend on the model.
If you only have one piece, then you will have to remove that one piece.
The only reason I discourage people from removing the back piece if there are 2 pieces, is simply because the machines that have 2 pieces generally have sensors underneath the back piece, and if the sensors get moved, then a technician will have to put them back in position before the machine will work.
Not all machines have sensors, but for the ones that do, it is a sensitive issue.
I hope this clarifies why I give this advice in the video 😀
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Hoping the bobbin adj screw helps with bunching on bottom side when sewing on clear tpu vinyl
Hi Launa,
Thanks for your comment.
When stitching on any type of vinyl - please make sure you have a teflon foot on your machine.
It is also often referred to as the "non-stick" foot.
This helps the fabric to glide through and not get stuck - which is what will be causing the bunching.
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This was very helpful I have a SE1900 (US) and whenever I clean now and put everything back on the needle plate and cover hit the bobbin case and the machine is unusable. I'm putting the case in properly and tried a new case but unless my plate is on ridiculously loose and slightly lifted it will hit. I took it to a Brother-friendly shop but all they did was tell me the plate was too loose (I left it that way so they could see when it did NOT hit) and when he put it back together it didn't hit. I'm getting really frustrated as every other time I clean this occurs and it's unusable. Any thoughts? I can email a video
Hi Jehna,
I am so sorry to hear you are struggling.
Please can you email me a video clip to info@sewandcraftstepbystep.com
I have a suspicion about what the problem might be - but it will make it easier for me if I can see your video please.😀
Thank you.
Hi Sherine Haines, thank you very much for the video. It is very helpful.
I am having some tension issues with my machine. It is making 4-5 correct stitches, after that it completely skips the stitches. Then after 3-4 cm of cloth, it makes 1 correct stitch and then again skips it.
Can you please suggest where the problem might come from and how to solve it?
Regards
Good morning Navreeta.
I am so pleased to hear you found the video helpful.
As far as skipped stitches go - this is usually a problem that stems from the needle.
1. It could be that the needle is not suited to the fabric you are working on - for example f you have a ballpoint needle in the machine and you are sewing on a tightly woven fabric, the needle cannot penetrate the fabric, so it will skip stitches.
2. Likewise if the needle is blunt - it also will not be able to penetrate the fabric successfully and skip stitches instead.
3. Check that the needle is inserted correctly - so just loosen the needle bar thumb screw and make sure that the flat part of the needle is at the back and that it is in fact inserted all the way into the needle bar and then tighten the thumb screw securely again.
4. If you are working with temporary spray adhesives, clean the shaft of the needle regularly with a little bit of acetone to remove glue build up on the needle, which can also caused skipped stitches.
(Also change to a different reel of thread and see if it is also not just a problematic reel of thread that is causing the problem)
If none of the above solve the problem, then it would be best to get the machine to a technician to check your machine timing.
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I had a skipping problem until I switched to really good thread.
I am having trouble getting my bobbin case back in after cleaning. I think the dots on my case have worn down, so that's hard to know. But a bigger problem is what position the part under the case (turned by the flywheel) should be at. I keep turning the flywheel to get it to line up somehow with the bobbin case and it's not working. I can get the bobbin case back in but not really locked in.
Hi Harper - which model of machine do you have?
Generally you need to have the needle at its highest point - so if there is a needle up/down button press that until the needle is up. If not - turn the flywheel by hand until the needle is in it highest up position.
(If it is a Brother machine there is a line on the flywheel that should line up with the split in the casing on the side of the machine, and the line must be at the top of the flywheel, and not at the bottom or anywhere in between.)
Take close look at the video and make sure that your bobbin case is in the same position as I have mine and it should slip right in and then when you turn the flywheel the mechanism should move smoothly and the bobbin case must not jump up and down.
I hope this is helpful.
If you still struggle please take it to your closest dealer who has a technician that can assist.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step Thank you so much for this reply! I was able to get it back in and functioning.
@@harpersutherland4118 only a pleasure! Good to hear you were successful. 🌸
My brother sewing machine adjust so the needle cannot go through the hole to pick up the bobbin thread .what to do
Hi Rena,
If the needle does not go through the hole in the needle plate, then it probably means that either the needle plate has not been replaced correctly - so please check that it is in properly.
OR.... the needle bar is not aligned, so then in that case I would recommend that you take it to your dealer or a good sewing machine technician to take a look at.
I hope this is helpful.
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Sherine Haines.
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Wait I’m confused, on my brother LB5000 the green is painted over the screw that your tightening but you said if it has green pain don’t touch it?
Hi Scott,
If the screw is painted green - it is because that particular bobbin case does not have adjustable tension - it has a pre-set tension.
You can however purchase an adjustable bobbin case for your model from your nearest Brother dealer.
I hope this is helpful.
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Sherine Haines
I have a question please! I have the brother jx2517. So my machine was sewing perfectly fine up until I had to replace the needle, while replacing the needle I accidentally dropped it in that hole that’s right underneath it, I ended up unscrewing the two screws that hold down the metal plate, couldn’t get to the needle so I turned my Machine upside down to get the needle out, I put everything back together afterwards, but for some reason my stitches are loose now & I’ve broken at least 4 needles trying to sew smh! What could I have done wrong? I’m pretty new at sewing & things I sew are pretty much simple and I have been able to get good tight stitches up until this issue.
Hi,
A quick tip for changing needles - always put a piece of paper or fabric under the presser foot when changing needles - then they can't slip into the machine.
If your machine is breaking needles after having turned it upside down - it might be that the bobbin case has moved out of position - so please watch my video here to make sure it is back in correctly.
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I hope this is helpful.
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@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step thanks so much!
I have a Brother XM2701 and can’t figure out how to get the plate off to get the bobbin holder
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for the question.
If you have the machine manual handy, go to page 47 and 48 - they have a diagram and instructions there that show how to remove the 2 back screws on the back plate.
If you do not have the manual - it is easily downloadable free of charge from support.brother.com/g/b/index.aspx
If you go to the Product Search and select Home Sewing machines, you can look for XM2701 and download the manual from there.
I hope this is helpful.
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Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
I am having so much trouble with the bobbin part that comes out. I cannot get it back in so that the machine wheel will turn forwards. Is it supposed to sit still or move about ? Mine has no identifying arrows to show me how to put it back in.
Hi,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the bobbin case.
Unfortunately, if there are no markings - then it would make it more tricky to get the case back in as easily.
If it is in correctly, the flywheel must be able to move smoothly with the bobbin case remaining in place without jumping up and down.
If you are still struggling - please take it to your nearest dealer and ask them to assist.
If you try to start sewing without it being in correctly you can break needles and throw the timing out too - so it is not worth taking a chance.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
I’m trying to adjust my bobbin tension and the single slot screw is the green painted screw! What do I do? This is my first embroidery machine, but not my first brother
Hi Amber.
Thanks for the comment.
The green paint indicates that the bobbin tension has been preset for the Brother Bobbin thread - however you can still adjust the screw - I have done it to mine and it was perfect.
I hope this is helpful.
Please feel free to go to my website and fill in the very short pop-up box, because I share other information from there too.
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Have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
Can i adjust the tension multiple times if it will happen again? Or there's a limitation in adjusting it?
Good morning Pomy,
The screw can be adjusted multiple times.
First adjust it to get the tension perfect.
Then....when you find the tension becoming too loose again later, you can tighten it up by adjusting the screw.
it gets tightened - because all tat is happening is that the tension spring is losing its tension over time from use.
( Kind of like how any other spring in other situations gets loose over time from being used😃)
So....once you have adjusted it multiple times - and the screw can't be adjusted anymore, then it will be time to order a new bobbin case from your dealer.
This does not happen that quickly though.
Customers that use their machines a lot might only replace this part after a few years - some customers have not replaced theirs yet even after many years.
It also depends on the types of thread you are using and whether you switch between various thicknesses of thread that you use on the bobbin.
I hope this is helpful.
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Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step omg thank you so much for answering 🥰🥰🥰 i will watch your videos coz it's really helpful 💖💖💖
Daaaammmittt! "Don't remove the metal plate" Well. I did. I've been having bobbin tension issues from the BEGINNING! Watched videos on how to adjust bobbin tension, none of them said not to remove plate. I stabbed myself in the foot. Sewing machine repair shops are SO bogged down and slow. Do I have any recourse? I couldn't get the bobbin case out without moving the metal plate out of the way.
Hi,
Which model do you have?
Tension issues can come from a variety of sources including the bobbin.
There will be a new video coming out this weekend that will discuss this.
I recommend not removing the needle plate on the electronic machines that have sensors.
So if your machine is perhaps a manual machine without sensors - then it won't be a problem.
You can email me and send pics to info@sewandcraftstepbystep.com and I can try and help.
Have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines.
@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step I have a brother cs6000i. My machine is set at tension 4 and have not moved it but now the back of the stitches is feeling bulky so I removed the metal place do you think I messed it up. Thank you
on my machine, the vertical screw on the left side is painted green and the plus one on the right side isn't, does that mean i should adjust the screw with the plus, or was that a manufacturing error? I have a Brother SC9500
Good morning,
The screw without the paint must not be adjusted.
The screw that has the paint on it should theoretically also not be adjusted - as the tension has been pre-set at the factory for optimal tension - and the paint "sets" it.
However.... if you do need to adjust you can adjust the one with the green pant on it - but it will move away from the pre-set tension. This is not a big deal if it allows you to set it for what you need it to be set at.
You can also get replacement bobbin cases at your local Brother dealer.
I hope this is helpful.
Please feel free to join my mailing list at www.sewandcraftstepbysstep.com as there will be a lot more interesting machine facts and projects coming in this new year.
Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
@@SewandCraftStep-by-Step thank you so much!!!
my machine will not move when stitching therefore thr thread underneath locks up and the top thread gets stuck in the bobbin case area when can you tell me that works to adjust it
Hi Clara.
Perhaps your feed dog has been lowered?
Please heck that the feed dog is fully up, by shifting the lever at the back of the machine to the left and right several times.
Perhaps it is stuck in between fully up and fully down.
Just also take note that it will only pop right up after you lower and raise the needle once.
I hope this is helpful.
I will be posting more videos like this soon, and also doing other short courses on my new website. (Link below)
Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
www.sewandcraftstepbystep.com
what to do when the tension screw is the one painted green????
Hi,
The tension screw on your bobbin case has been pre-set so that it works with the bobbin thread supplied with the machine. The paint is there to "set" the screw at that pre-set tension.
You can still adjust it though - insert a small screw driver and it will break the seal of the paint - but do remember that if you want to use the same type of bobbin thread as supplied with the machine, you will have to re-adjust the tension screw again.
I hope this is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
Me: takes the metal plate off (also the plastic plate)
Also me: "maybe I should look up how to clean it and all that"
Video: "DO NOT TAKE THE METAL PLATE OFF"
Hi Syre, if your machine does not have a sensor - then taking the metal plate off is fine - it is just if a machine has built in sensors under the metal plate that it is important to be extremely careful - because if the sensor gets knocked off or damaged it will mean that the machine will have to be taken to a technician.
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Have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
My bobbin case is moving alot while sewing. Please assist.
Good Morning,
Are you able to make a short video and email it to me at info@sewandcraftstepbystep.com please?
Without seeing it - it is difficult for me to give advice.
Thank you.
Have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
I have the same machine and I have problem with feed dog
Hi Raman,
Please heck that the feed dog is fully up, by shifting the lever at the back of the machine to the left and right several times.
Perhaps it is stuck in between fully up and fully down.
Just also take note that it will only pop right up after you lower and raise the needle once.
I hope this is helpful.
I will be posting more videos like this soon, and also doing other short courses on my new website. (Link below)
Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
www.sewandcraftstepbystep.com
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My machine has 2 different needle plates, I highly doubt I am supposed to haul my beast of a machine into the shop every week or instance I need to swith back and forth to the straight stitch only needle plate. YOU CAN REMOVE the plate just as it says to do in every single brother manual that exists. I have been sewing on all sorts of machines from domestics of all brands to industrials and never heard such advice.
Hi,
Thanks for the comment.
You are quite correct, you can change needle plates yourself on selected Brother models.
Not all models have the interchangeable straight stitch plate option though.
So, if your machine has the option to interchange - then it has been designed in a way that the owner/ user can easily change plates without any complications.
However, owners of machines where there is no need to change plates, need not remove the plate when doing bobbin case maintenance.
So my advice, just as a general rule while doing bobbin case maintenance, is to leave the plate on, simply because it is not necessary to remove it for this procedure.
After having sold and worked on Brother machines for 30 years, I have seen it so often where customers can get the needle plate off easily, but then they are not able to put it back on properly, which can cause problems.
I have had many customers bring their machines in to have their plates put back properly, after removing them to clean their machines.
I have been able to help my customers, only because I have worked along side a technician who advises that owners of machines that don't have interchangeable plates should rather not remove them unnecessarily.
However, I take do your point - and in future videos about topics like this I will make a note to mention the fact that people who have the interchangeable plates can take them off - but even then it is not necessary for the bobbin maintenance procedure.
Have a great day.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines.
My brother jx2517 machine is not stiching
Hi Charitha,
If the motor is working, but the machine is not stitching it could be that the timing is out. Please take the machine to an accredited technician to look at.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
Brother sewing machine
Hi Lonica,
Yes - for the Brother sewing and embroidery machines.
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Sherine Haines
Not 1 Video here on CZcams has a Video about my Euro Pro X EP380 so how am I Supposed to go By Any of these Video’s when my Machine is Completely!!! Different 🤷🏽♀️
Hi Brenda,
I am not familiar with your model of machine.
I only do videos on the Brother brand.
Perhaps if you could get hold of a manual for your machine model you might find some information in there?
I am sorry I cant help, but as I say it is not a machine that I know at all, so I can not offer any advice.
Kind Regards, Sherine Haines.
What if my machine not sewing the belting
Please check your needle. Often if you have the wrong needle or a BLUNT needle in the machine, it can cause skipped stitches. Here is the link to my video about needles.
czcams.com/video/PfNGH19-n1U/video.html Hope this is helpful . Kind Regards, Sherine Haines
I need to know how to cut out a blouse
I really need to know how to cut out a top
@@audriachambers2116 I will be having a step by step courses for beginners on my courses website soon. If you like you can register there so long - ten as soon as it is available I can let you know. courses-sewandcraft.com You can also go to my website and join the mailing list there. www.sewandcraftstepbystep.com
Have a great day! Kind Regards, Sherine Haines.
It's weird because on my bobbin case on my brother, the screws are in opposite positions. The one on the right is painted. It's a brand new case and tension is way too tight.
Hi Steve,
Please check that it is in fact a genuine Brother bobbin case, and not a generic one.
Genuine ones always look like the one in my video.
To adjust the tension always only adjust the screw with the single slot - as the one with 4 slots holds the case and spring together.
I hope this is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines
@@SewandCraftStep-by-StepAfter adjustment of the Painted one it works is all I know. The original the paint was gone so I don't know.
I'm a mechanic and sometimes use green loctite. I'm thinking that is what the pain may be. It's used to help screws not back out so easily.
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Takes a long time to get to the point. I will only like/subscibe if it is USEFUL, which it takes too long to find any actual information. I'm a minute in, and so far thwy've only told me to make sure the machine is off.....
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the feedback.
This is one of my first videos I made, and I have since shortened my intros on my new videos.
Kind Regards,
Sherine Haines