My Singer sewing machine model 6286 is wadding up the thread under the bottom of the fabric. The machine is threaded properly. What is causing this?
By bhooks from Hillister, TX
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I have that happen sometimes, but not often enough to worry about it. I get it straightened out and don't really know what I do to fix it.
Have you accidentally changed the tension, by any chance? If the tension isn't even above and below the fabric, wadding can occur. If that's not the case, then it's a mechanical problem with either the bobbin compartment, or maybe the feed dogs: en.wikipedia.org/
I have had this happen when the thread in the bobbin compartment has slipped out of the threading sequence or I have accidentally inserted it backwards. You might remove the bobbin and reinsert it.
WildIrish has it right, it is probably the tension. The tension is partly set by that little screw (turn it) in the bobbin compartment. You will have to experiment with a scrap piece of cloth until you get it right. Or it may be the tension of the thread itself (turn your dials).
I dont understand the tension
Oftentimes, you need to make sure you are using the same gauge of thread, or close, in both the top and bottom stitching. More than likely, though, its a tension issue. First determine if it is the top thread that is being pulled through the fabric and bunching, or if it is the bottom thread. I've had mine do both on my older machine.
I also second all of the mentions that ThriftyVicki made. It all can make a difference.
Which means what? If it is the top thread pulling through and bunching underneath, versus the bottom thread bunching underneath, does that mean it's more likely that I have the wrong bobbin thread?
Sewing machine bunches under the material
If you are not an experienced sewer, you might take your machine to a friend who is and have her look at it before you start adjusting bobbin tension and so on. Try all the easy stuff that has been suggested.
I totally agree about the tension and the thread. First, I would double check the way you have everything threaded. Second-Thread gauge, stated by ladybanksia99, especially if you have 2 different types such as cotton in the bobbin and polyester in the top. That will mess up the tension and cause it either break or do exactly as you have described "wadding up" on the bottom of the fabric. If you cannot tell which one is wadding up I would try to use 2 different colors to determine which one is giving you the problems.
I sew on a Singer treadle. My machine will wad up the bobbin thread if I fail to do this: Hold both threads to the left of the presser foot. Take 3-4 stitches. It should sew straight to the end of the seam. Good luck!
I agree that it is the tension. Most likely on the bobbin. when you turn the tiny screw on the bobbin case you can tighten or loosen the tension. Ina sewing class one time we were told that you should be able to hold your bobbin by the thread without it sliding down.
The way you're threading the machine to the needle is incorrect. You need to rethread from the spool down. Alsomake sure the needle lever is up while your rethreading.
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