Solving Threading Problems and other Issues
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- Опубліковано 17 кві 2020
- If you are having trouble with threading issues then this video will walk you through some basic steps to check. I cover some of the basics that can be easily overlooked that can cause threading issues. It is my hope that this will help some of you fix the issue.
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♥️♥️♥️ Thank you! I’m on my 2nd T-shirt quilt and decided to change the thread to match each square. I didn’t realize my problem was the wrong post! There’s a special place in heaven for you 😁🥰
You're welcome!
I was also using the wrong post 😩
This video was very helpful!!
I’m so glad you do these videos! Thank you!
I bought a Heavy Duty Singer sewing machine, to use while I retained myself how to sew. Many schools use them because they are workhorses, and durable.
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I bought my machine a week ago and had been putting off using it because I was afraid of it!! Today I made myself sit down and make friends with my new toy. To start with, I couldn't even work out how to open the bobbin cover so I turned to on-line tutorials and fortunately found yours. Thank you so much, I can now get started on all those projects. Your tutorial is clear, thorough and very reassuring, perfect for those of new to heavy duty machines.
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Hope you find the time to make & post that timing adjustment vid! You are my go-to when the machine needs attention. Thanks, Kevin!
I just posted a new video that covers this subject a few days ago. Hopefully, it will help you.
Thank you!!! I’d almost given up. Your attention to detail is so helpful. Why didn’t they include something like this in the directions?!?
Because it is such a low cost machine I guess. I am glad you found it helpful.
So very glad to find this video. My new heavy duty Singer machine recently arrived, and I haven't learned about the details yet. Thank you, Kevin!
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Thank you for this video! I just purchased this sewing machine and sewed two projects and all of a sudden it started jamming. Singer website was unhelpful and most other videos I watched had confusing walkthroughs. This was just perfect. Machine is up and running again and now I know what to watch for. So appreciated!!
That is great to hear!
I can't thank you enough! I'm sewing throw pillow covers for Christmas gifts and I'm getting down to the wire. Your explanation helped me get my machine to stop making nests underneath my stitches. Thank you thank you!
You're welcome! I am glad to hear it was helpful.
Thank you ,thank you for taking the time to explain in detail how to thred your singer correctly. Things that every video I've watched has left out. Thank you so much!!
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Oh my gosh I had my thread on the wrong post!!! That fixed my jam right away, thank you for your help!!
Stephanie Sally You’re welcome!
Gracias por su ayuda fue muy oportuna y buena para mi.muchas graciad
@@mariavictoriabromeo.3997 Me pleasure!
The first three things he mentioned, including the spool on wrong post, I was doing wrong/not doing.
Me too! OMG. I've watched so many videos on bobbin thread jamming and not a single person mentioned top thread position. This totally explains why my machine works fine when I use a super size white thread (spun vertically) and jams up with blue thread (spun horizontally). Holy crap. I can't count the number of hours I've spent trying to fix this issue.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It was really helpful!
My pleasure!
Kevin- A most sincere thank you for taking your time and effort to spread your knowledge. You alone have personally saved me an incredible amount of time, frustration and money I would have spent taking my machine in for constant repairs due to minor issues I have been able to repair on my own! You are a natural teacher, your directions are always concise and easy to understand. You explain things in a basic step-by-step method that doesn’t make me feel like an idiot yet is simple enough for even the most amateur seamstress to follow and execute. I especially appreciate that you even list the tools needed for each repair and where to purchase them. Thanks to you, not only am I able to keep my own machine in working order but my friend was trying to make masks and was having tension issues which I was able to fix for her thanks to your videos! (We were both amazed that I could actually do this as I’m not exactly a “mechanical kind of girl! 😉) Thank you again. Your videos have been invaluable.
Thank you so much Sarah! That is exactly why I make these videos.
I shore appreciate your video's on these machines. I don't use mine all that much but, when I need it I want it to run correctly-----Thanks to You Kevin👍🏽
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Thank you so much for my refresher info. Reminds me of many hours I spent with my Mom learning basics about machine!
moonglow dancer You’re welcome!
BEST VIDEO ON THIS MACHINE. I was close to throwing this machine across the room. Thank you sir! 😊 changing the thread location and the bobbin reset...I am human again. Seriously considered throwing it.
I am glad to hear it was helpful.
Wow, I wish there was a love button. Thank you so much for this video help!
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I’m sure like many other viewers I was seconds away from tears...issues with looping and nests always frustrate me to no end! Now to find out my thread wasn’t in the right place and it fixed it right away after trying so many other options I feel SO relieved. Thank you so much!
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Thank you! I've been sewing since I was young on a Kenmore and just got this Singer. It didn't have a manual and the pdf wasn't great. After trying several things I found your video and it solved all my issues. Thank you
My pleasure! Thanks for letting me know.
As a newbie to sewing and this machine, this was just fantastic help with some problems I was having. You couldn't have explained it better. Big thumbs up.
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Thank you very much for your video, It helped a lot !! I learnt the tension was too high, stopped jamming right after I watched the entire video and fixed other things!
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Thanks for sharing your vast sewing knowledge with us. I always learn something from you.
My pleasure Dennis!
This is an excellent video with lots of great advice! The close shot of the bobbin area is about the best I have seen on UA-cam! I have subscribed! Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
It was that little bobbin hook the whole time! Thank you so very much! Saved me a high cost to get it repaired
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Thank you so much. I couldn’t figure this out until I watched your video.
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Thank you I just bought it and I love it, but I hit a snard and was able to fix it myself because of you.
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Thank you so much. It help me with the issue I was having with my machine. I put my thread it the wrong location. I’m glad I watched your video.
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Thank you. Sooooo helpful in many ways from an experienced seamstress!!!
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Saved me a trip to the repair shop, thank you SO MUCH!!!
That is great to hear!
Thank you so much for this video! Had my thread on the wrong post. Instant fix.
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Wow i also had the thread on the wrong post ... i just thought i wasnt threading it right... amazing video thank you so much!
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Yes me too! I was so frustrated - my thread was getting all tangled and loose! Just had it on the wrong post! 🤪
I have a 1022 heavy duty singer sewing machine I bought in 1992 and still working until now, it lasted this long because it has a case and
I made sure I'm the only one using it :) TFS very helpful, in case I encountered problems in the future...
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Oh my goodness- thank you SO much!! I had the spool cap on backwards!! I could not figure out why it kept jamming. I must have rethreaded the machine 100 times in the last day! I made that one small change and now it’s working! Thanks again!
Me toooo!ahaks
I also had spool cap on backwards, because the Singer manual shows it the other way! There was also no explanation about cross-wound thread versus regular wound thread and when to use the other spool pin on the end. GRRRRR!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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Very helpful. I have a very difficult time getting the bobbin thread hooked on the cutaway at 6 o'clock. But your idea of using a tweezers to pull it through both cuts makes it a snap! Now i keep one on a magnet on the machine!
I am glad you found it helpful.
WOW ! Machine wasn't stitching right....do to covid no one is taking them in to fix in my area. Depression and stress set in....then my hubby said "try youtube" You are the first and only tutorial I needed to fix my issue. THANK YOU !
You're welcome! I am glad it was helpful.
Thank you so much! This video got everything working again! 🙏🏽
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Wow! Thanks! Learned more in a few short minutes than in the years I've had the machine! Especially that there's a THREADER!?! Searching for that vid now!
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Kevin, you are the best and a sewers best friend on tutorials!! 🧵 Thank You so much!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful!
My pleasure!
Very good threading and Bobbin issues, I will follow all video’s you make for beginners
I hope it helps you.
Thank you for your video. You're a natural born teacher! I just got this singer heavy duty for my birthday and I really needed this lesson! Now I'm flying! Thanks so much. ❤
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Thanks for the help. Your videos are the best on here for teaching me the basics
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Thank you for your videos! They are so easy to follow. Your voice is also pleasant to listen. I was watching your video because I am a beginner and had 3 machines already exchange because I thought i broke it everytime or that it was malfunctioning lol but this video is very helpful! I have subscribed.
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You are the best teacher on the internet! Thank you for such in depth explanations.
Thank you! I appreciate that very much.
You just saved me some serious frustration and confusion! I had no idea about the different kinds of spools and how they're supposed to sit 🤦
I am glad it help you.
Just bought a singer hd6800c. This video helped me out. It felt like there was a break in period because nothing was helping. Then it just started working right.
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Thank you so much for this video. I was struggling now it's all good!
You're welcome! That is great to hear.
Thank you for the info, its very helpful. My singer confidence 7640 is only sewing in reverse, what can I do to fix it?
Try to find a service manual for it. It might will show you how to fix it.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful!
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Omg thank you so much!!! I figured it out I think I set up the string wrong omg thank you it’s finally sewing I just bought this too. I’m saving this video forever
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You just saved me $75 to get my machine checked. Thank you!
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Thank you so much. I was ready to pull my hair out. Your video helped me. My thread was wrongly placed, my bobbin wasn't right. What a mess I was and I thought I was doing it right. ( good grief ) All better for now. See you soon on my next hair pull I'm sure. 😁😁
Kym Cederstrand You’re welcome!
You are WONDERFUL! They should have your UA-cam channel on Amazon and on Singer's website with a note that says, "Before you return your machine because the bobbin is making a mess, watch this first." Thank you so much!!
Thank you!
Thank you so much! I had my thread in the wrong place 🤦🏽♀️ This helped me so much!
Tryphaena Hernandez I am glad it was helpful.
I just got one of these machines and was ready to throw it out the window..... I was trying to use a cone thread spool. As soon as I went to a regular spool on the stand-up post, everything smoothed right out.
Gramma Bear Thank you for letting us know.
Some cone thread spools are actually serger thread which is much thinner than regular sewing machine thread.
@@auntmayme8119 True!
Thank for this information, hodo I use the cone shape reel on this type of machine?
www.sewingpartsonline.com/thread-stand-1-spool-cast-iron-metal-base.aspx
Thank you so much for the video , I just get the new Singer 4452 and I have threading issue , your video is so helpful and I'm able to get it right.?Thank you and please make more video like this !
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Hi, where do you get the machine??. There is not available in stores. I know ebay and amazone are selling it, but Is double the price
I got on ebay for 350 , free shipping , from a very good seller . I did bid on some but it end up higher than that .
@@Annie-zs2bt Thank you. I will wait for them to be in stock. I'm short on money now. It is to give it to my mother
@@ampis8034 Some time check Amazon in early morning hours.
I GOT TWO FOR 50.00 EACH AND A 3RD. FOR 160.00 all free shipping
Hi kevin ! Thank you so much for this video. It solved my problem with thread. Really appreciate it. 🤗
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Yeah I received my plastic cover for my Heavy Duty the other day worked a little tighter!! Thanks ba
Good to hear!
I had mine on the wrong post too!!! I didn’t even know that post existed! In the directions it didn’t say there were two posts options Thank you so much for showing me!
Rebecca Pope The extra spool pin also used for twin needle sewing or to hold a spool of a different size vertically should you want. Either pin can be used to put a spool onto it to sew with, but if you are a new sewer, stick with the instructions here first! By the way, always turn that big wheel on right end of machine TOWARD YOU when getting bobbin thread to come up from the bobbin case area to meet the needle thread , and give yourself a good 5 inches of BOTH threads pulled gently UNDERNEATH the presser foot and back of machine to avoid thread coming out of needle when you lower presser foot and turn the hand wheel toward you again to lower the needle into your fabric. Never operate machine with needle in up position or with presser foot up, snd NEVER turn that hand wheel away from you, especially once the needle has come into contact with your fabric. Hold BOTH bobbin thread and needle thread while turning hand wheel toward you and sew a couple stitches keeping threads pulled taut. This keeps threads from falling down into the feed dogs and causing "nesting" and a loud crunching JAM. Very bad for machine even though you can fix it in a few minutes. (Can break your machine or throw timing off in rare cases when machine operator causes this error, but quite avoidable with care taken not to let it occur in the first place). Hope these tips are of help to you.
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thank you Kevin...My problem (the needle thread breaking) stems from sudden high resistance behind the #3 station. All fine for a minute or so and then resistance sudsenly goes up. Is there an idling pulley in there that the thread could be falling to the side or..?? I put the tension on 0 and am getting by but...
Okay retread it and confirm the thread pulls freely after each stage. Make sure your presser foot is up before you start threading it.
Thank you, this was helpful!!
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I have a Singer 4452 that I have been using for a few months with no problems until now. When I am starting to sew on a piece that has a fold and beginning at the fold the thread gets a top birdsnest and the cloth starts to bunch up. If I begin opposite of the fold It will go along smoothly even over the fold. I have made a slight adjustment of the presser foot pressure but it still does it. Could it be the thread tension? Or something with the feed dogs?
Scott Tisdale Use a scarp piece of fabric to start then join your piece of fabric right next to it and leave a small gap so you can cut the snip the thread between the two pieces when done.
Kevin
I can't get my 4423 sewing. I got the thread coming up after adjusting timing, but when I put on fabric the thread does not come thru, just empty needle holes? I adjusted tension but that doesn't do it?
www.kevinsews.com/download/SingerHeavyDutyServiceManul.pdf
Thank you! My Singer One still giving C4 error. The needle is nos going up and down with pressing the pedal. Big I use the hang wheel it goes up and down. Please help!
You will have to find or order a service manual to see what that error code means.
I didn't know this about which spool of thread goes where! I haven't had a problem...yet...and thanks to you I hope not to! I also still have my Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 thanks to your recommendation ages ago. It's the only machine that made the move to Mexico with me. Of course now I've replenished some others! I've been having trouble on my 9985 with the bobbin thread popping over to the wrong side of the bobbin but I think it's only when I pull the thread up so I'm keeping an eye on that. Otherwise, great machine!
See my video using the Singer 9985 and having the same issue: ua-cam.com/video/-94cSYbxkpw/v-deo.html
@@kevinsews Thank you!!! You're a sewing machine wizard! Seriously not 5 minutes after I typed that comment I got all jammed up! I think I have thread all underneath the face plate. I need to find my husband's screwdriver to get that back screw off. Good thing I have the 4452 so I could finish.
@@AmoPerrosMás Okay, let me know if it fixes your issue.
@@kevinsews I sure will! So far so good!
Love your videos!! I'm sad because I bought a singer heavy duty sewing machine a couple of months ago from Amazon and they sent me a broken one. $150 waisted it was too late to return it because I waited to take it out of the box after a month.
I sorry to hear that!
you should not let that stop you from requesting a return. i've gotten authorization to return stuff past the 30-day timeframe. you have to ask.
If you can't return, then tell us how about the problem?
I say this because my heavy duty machine had some problems as well, but was able to diagnose and fix easily.
I hope that will show you that Amazon is a piss poor eBay wanna be!! That said, you notify the seller and complain but first contact Amazon for return of product. I don't care if you just opened the box - if you read your manual and you are sure it is not an operational error ( meaning YOU did something incorrectly), then you need to return it for a full refund. Jeff Besos is a billionaire and it's his company that is full of sellers and many sell bad product. You get your refund and buy your sewing machine from an authorized dealer!! Do not even buy thread from Amazon who treat their workers like slaves and do not care about customers. You stay on them for that refund when they direct your call overseas. You be courteous but be strong in your conviction until you get your refund (NOT AN EXCHANGE!!). Good luck.😊
Thank you so much! I didn't know the spool holder on my machine was missing!
Try sewpartsonline.com they have them.
Great video! I too, had my thread spool on sideways. My issue (and I hope this hasn't been addressed earlier, and if it was, I apologize), my machine had a wonderful straight stitch when I first purchased it 7 months ago, now the straight stitch is more slanted. Is this a common occurrence with these machines (I have the 4452)? I have tried re-threading, different bobbin, tension adjustments, etc, nothing seems to get that nice straight top-stitch.
I've seen this before when the needle is off and it is doing a very slight zigzag. This is a bit more of an advance repair, but if you look at the service manual it may be of some help.
I just subscribed. Thank you for your time.
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I have a question please. I have broke my snap on shank adapter ? ( the thing my presser foot clips into.) I am trying to replace it but I do not know if it is a High, Low or slant. I have a Singer Heavy Duty 4452. PLEASE can you help.
Low Shank. Try www.sewingpartsonline.com Just enter the MFG and Model # and they will show you all the parts for that machine.
Thank you! Can I go from forward stitching to rearward stitching and back again without stopping the movement of the stitching before changing direction?
Exigent Incursion Yes you can.
@@kevinsews Thank you!
Thank you so much. Best tutorials I have seen. I hate that they do not include pamphlets and detailed instructions any more. I am old school and do much better with paper and really good instructions.
Thank you!
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Good day Kevin
Just wondering what was your take on a choice between, Brother String and Tough, Janome hd3000, toyota super jeans, and a singer heavy duty. I want to adjust and mend clothes for myself and my family , and possibly make clothes for myself (jeans, dress shirts and the like). which one of these machines you think would be the best for the job?
Toyota Super Jeans then the Janome HD3000. The Toyota machines I've had were all very strong when it came to sewing haverier and more dense fabrics.
Kevin Sews thanks for the reply man.... i tired looking for Toyota super jeans and couldn’t find any. I went with the Janome. But thanks for your suggestions, it went completely into my decision.
Thank you so much! I spent two hours wanting to die because nowhere in the instructions or manual or anywhere did it specify the different type of thread needed a different attachment, Atleast nowhere I saw. Thank you! All the trouble shooting didn’t mention it either.
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Never knew what that plastic thing was for - now I know for the older type spools of thread
A very good, quick, lesson. Can anyone give me the original position for the presser foot pressure screw. I moved mine w/o marking starting point, now dont know which position to return the plastic screw to. Thanks.
See the about video text. I've placed a link to the Service Manual there.
Hi Kevin. Great videos thank you. My issue tho is the thread from the bobbin seems to go back in the bobbin case. then I end up with 2 3 or 4 threads going back in and of course it just jams after. Any suggestion? thanks
Pull enough thread out of the bobbin case so you can hold on to it, along with the needle thread for the first 2 or 3 stitches.
@@kevinsews OK sounds good. it makes sense. thanks
Thank you for the information on the post for the thread. The problem I am having (brand new to sewing🤷🏻♀️) is that that there is no tension, I have threaded the machine at least 7 times. The first time it worked great, but now there is no tension and it doesn’t change when I turn the dial. 😩
With the foot lowered when you pull the thread through the needle eye it doesn't have any tension?
Karen Whiteway Make sure you raise your presser foot all the way to the UP position BEFORE you thread your machine. Why? To open all tension discs so they can RECEIVE the thread. Then you can lower the presser foot if you need to AFTER you thread the machine. Thread your needle. Threading MACHINE and threading the NEEDLE are two separate processes. Hope this helps. Give it a whirl!! 😊
Kevin Sews I don’t know why I didn’t get notified of your response. I’m going to play with it again tonight. Gingers crossed it works okay.
Very happy with mine. I use Gutermann Tera 40 thread to my projects. Thicker thread than that didnt work for me.
Grymme Göta This machine takes metallic thread, all purpose polyester thread, silk thread, 100% cotton thread -- you say one thread works, but depending on thread used, needles come in various sizes and types. The problem is NOT the thread but the needle you use WITH the thread weight. Heavier threads need a larger eye in the needle to smoothly flow through it. Google needle sizes and types and try to avoid Amazon because they have sellers who are selling counterfeit supplies there. Shop locally or contact Singer directly on their own web site.
Thank you for helping me resolved my problem
You're welcome! That is great to hear.
I have been having tension problems, this is a great place to start. I never heard of pulling the top thread until the needle slightly bent. Now going to watch your bobbin tension video. I hope you can get a timing adjustment video. Also, a friend borrowed my machine and didnt realize she had to adjust the stitch width for thicker fabric layering. The needle shredded my feeder plate and now my needle wont go to the right. I can push on the needle and and it will move to the right, but it wont stay there, it bounces back. Any advise for fixing this? I have to order a new plate so if there are any parts that would be helpful to have on hand can you give me a list? I live on Cyprus (the island) and there are no technicians here. I have to send it to Greece for any type of repairs, and the shipping alone is more than the machine. I am hoping I can do it all myself. Thank you so very much for helping us all out!
I am on the road right now. When I get back I will do a quick video to show you how to adjust the needle position.
I'm assuming the automatic needle threader isn't standatd on all machines.
I have the 4411 and I'm continually fighting with it. The thread jams up all the time!!! I will try your suggestions, but I am pretty sure I'm skiing it right.
Might be time for a better machine.
Any suggestions?
You bought the only one in this series that doesn't have the threader.
@@kevinsews I took your suggestions and all is well now. Thanks so much!! I also want to mention that I use a metal bobbin, size 15 and it works great for me. I believe the singer video said not to do that. Just wanted to let you all know my experience.
Amazing video thank you
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This helped so much !
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@Kevin Sews may be you can help me figure this out : my top thread is looping on the bottom side of my material. . . I am giving my machine to my niece as her first learning machine. I unscrewed the presser foot pressure adjustment thinking It was one of the screws to remove the face plate would that cause my top thread to loop on the bottom?
No, that just adjust the pressure on the foot. Thread looping at the bottom is a lack of tension in the needle thread. Raise your foot and grab ahold of the thread on top of the machine; then pull on the thread through the backside of the needle creating tension. Then lower your presser foot and sew some stitches. If this doesn't fix it your machine probably needs a good cleaning. It is amazing what a small piece of lint can do to the quality of stitches your machine produces.
@@kevinsews thank you for your help
Hi I have been enjoying your videos. I am still having problems with tension on my machine and don’t know if I need to adjust the buttom tension or if the problem lies elsewhere. The top stitching looks ok on all tension settings but the bottom stitching is uneven and crooked on all tension settings.
ua-cam.com/video/-94cSYbxkpw/v-deo.html
Great machine, love my 4423. But after a timing adjust I cannot for the life of me get the tension adjusted back to where it was previously. Type E/#69 thread and a Schmets 100/16 needle. Any pointers?
Normally sewing Nylon(500D and 1000D), 6 layers max. No issues prior to hiccup and timing adjustment.
Do you recommend it?
@@angelmtos Depends on what you want to use it for? It suits my needs. Up to 6 layers Cordura, and webbing.
@@woodyw9470 Thanks, I'm going for one for my mother. Sew from time to time
Using #69 on this machine can be a challenge. I did it a few years ago helping a friend on the road. We had to tighten the top tension www.kevinsews.com/download/SingerHeavyDutyServiceManul.pdf see page 22 on how to tighten the thread tension. Then we had to tighten the bobbin tension to match. After that we had to baby it a bit to get the first stitch to catch and then he was off sewing his leather seam.
Thank you sew much for this video!!!
My pleasure!
I’m a somewhat of an amateur when it comes to sewing , I don’t currently have a heavy duty machine as of yet, but, I’m considering buying one soon. Right now I just own a beginners model, the Singer M3500.
And it will serve you well until you outgrow it.
I bought a Singer HD 4452 and the accessory kit did not have the horizontal spool cap. Do i need to buy one specifically made for that make and model? It seems to me they should be universal in terms of both the outside diameter and the internal diameter of the hole. Am I wrong?
I would buy it if I were you. It keeps the thread from coming off.
hi my bobbin is making noise like jumping around. I get big clunks of tread on my bottom stitch. I don't know how to adjust bobbin tension, is it supposed to be tight?
Bobbin tension is lighter than the needle thread tension.
Great video!!!!
Jenn Sharpe Thank you!
thank you kevin! I feel like I'm having to pull quite hard on both threads to clear them out the way once they're threaded. The needles pulling back a bit even on tension 2 / 1 when the presser foot is up. Do you know what this could be?
Either there is something wrong with your machine or it is a threading issue. I would need more info to assist you.
@@kevinsews Hi Kevin, thanks for replying. I tried another thread and it seems to be working much better now - i think it was cheap thread that was getting bumpy that did it.
@@LarryS378 Okay, thanks for the reply.
Thank you KEVIN SEWS. I am new to this machine. It's very complicated. I still don't understand why singer redesigned their machine. The old design is simpler and adjusting thread tension is easier. Without this video I won't be able to use this new machine. If I can find an old design, I will buy one. I still regret buying this new machine. I think it's garbage. After 9 months I started having problem already.
Singer is now just a name. It isn't the company it once was the designed and manufactured and sold their machines in their own stores. They were bought by a group that owns several European sewing machine companies. There are no Singer factories anywhere in the world now.
Hi Kevin! Thanks a lot for your videos, actually I use them as a manual for my 4411. :) Are you using a flat or curved bobbin in this video? I was surprised to learn that Singer has Class 15 (flat) and Class 15J (curved) plastic transparent bobbins and I'm thinking if they both can be used in the Heavy Duty machines...
I've used both in them, but Singer does recommend the Class 15J bobbins.
ushchent Yes, you can use both types of bobbins; however, there is a built-in magnet located under the throat plate and I think that's why Singer recommends the plastic bobbins (which they provide in the packet that comes with the machine). I personally prefer the metal bobbins because they accommodate more thread.😊
Thank you so much for this video. I follow all the steps as you mention but my Singer 4423 still not making perfect stitches. That Grey button on your machine is all the way down on your machine; on mine is about 3/16" up. Would this be the problem? There is no gap between the stitches. Any suggestion? Once again thank you.
A Melendez Yes, that causes the stitches to shorten.
Ok Kevin thank you.
I was under the impression that the grey button was to adjust the hight of the presser foot.
A Melendez 😱😱😱 what grey button??
I have a 4423, I don't want to mess it up 😭😭😭
hi there, I know this is called "Heavy Duty" - but can you do light stuff with it as well? or is it only for heavy stuff?
Yes it will.
Video very helpful.. My bobbin thread is not catching , do you have a suggestion for that ?
Your machine is most lilkely out of time.
Kevin did you do a video on the timing? I think I got it adjusted but the needle still isn’t looping the bobbin thread :(
On my list to do this fall at this point.
Hey Kevin, i have my tension set at 9! and there is only a very slight bend in needle, not anywhere near the amount of bend as yours did in the bend test. Im using 110 jeans needle and a jeans thread. Ive been having issues while straight stitching producing a lightly zigzag result on the underside of fabric with a little bit of top thread showing through. WHAT DO I DO :(
Toby Thum You shouldn’t need your tension turn up to 9. Something is up with the tension being off.