Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Guide

Sewing Information, Advice, How-to

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Are you having a problem with your sewing machine?

Here’s a guide to some simple steps you can take that may fix the problem.

But keep in mind that since there are so many sewing machine models out there, this is
just meant to be an overview of some of the more common problems.

Note: If you need the manual for your sewing machine, try visiting your manufacturer’s website. They
often have old manuals available for download or purchase.

Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Guide

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Sewing Machine Quick Tips:

Keep your sewing machine covered when it's not being used. This will keep out the dust (dust
is bad for sewing machines). You can get an inexpensive plastic cover from a sewing store or
you can make your own cover. It’s a simple thing you can do that could save you potential
problems in the long run.

Don’t Sew Over Pins. Sewing over pins can be convenient (it’s easier to take them out all at
once after sewing a seam than to take each one out as you come to it), but it really isn’t a
good idea. Not only could your needle hit a pin and break but sewing over pins can cause your
stitches to come out distorted.

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Sewing Quick Tip:

Tape measures
can actually
stretch over time.
Therefore,
periodically check
the accuracy of
your tape measure
by holding it
against a
yardstick. If all of
the measurement
lines don’t match
up precisely, buy a
new tape measure.

Sewing Quick Tip:

It’s important to
use a sewing
machine needle
that’s appropriate
for your thread.
Using a needle
that’s too small
can cause your
thread to shred or
break. And using a
needle
that’s too large
can result in
uneven stitches.