Why is my overlocker Blade not cutting?
If the fabric is not cut properly by the overlock machine, or the machine pulls the fabric into the machine, the blades are probably dull or damaged. When you use your locker a lot, the knives become dull, especially when using thick and special fabrics.
Why isnt my zigzag stitch working?
Try some of the simple things first. Remove the bobbin plate using a screwdriver and then remove the bobbin. Clean out any lint that may be under the bobbin and which may cause your zigzag stitch not to work. Replace the bobbin and the bobbin plate and test your zigzag stitch.
Why is my overlocker gathering?
The seam looks gathered! Or it could be because the presser foot isn’t holding the fabric down firmly enough – turn the presser foot pressure dial up if your machine has this feature.
Why did my serger stop cutting?
Why arent my stitches working?
Machine is skipping stitches First, check that your needle is installed correctly, not bent or otherwise damaged, and that you’re using the right type of needle for your project. If the top thread is not reaching the bobbin, the threads will not lock properly, resulting in a skipped stitch.
Why is my zigzag stitch loose?
The middle row of stitches on the swatch is very loose in addition to not looking right. Solution: Rethread the machine. If that doesn’t work, adjust the tension. Explanation: When the thread loops on the backside of the fabric, that’s an indication the upper thread is not threaded correctly.
Why is my overlocker looping?
If a needle thread forms loose loops on the underside of the fabric or if the seam pulls open, the needle thread is too loose. If threads lock on the upper side of the fabric, either the upper looper threads are too tight, pulling the upper side, or the lower looper threads are too loose, spilling over the edge.
Why is my Overlocker looping?
Why does my lower looper thread keep breaking?
The lower looper thread could be breaking due to the threading of the machine. 1. Make sure the unit is threaded correctly. – When threading the lower threading lever, make sure the thread is just laid to the side of the lever and not threaded through the lever, go here for instructions.
Does the lower looper go over the upper looper?
Thread the eye of the lower looper, making sure not to cross threads with the upper looper. In other words, make sure that the lower looper thread is over the upper looper thread.
Why is my Overlocker Blade not cutting?
Why is my zigzag stitch not working?