Thank you for the change the needle tip you gave. I've sat here trying to figure out why am I getting birds nests and have watched like 10 videos and tried everything everyone suggested but no one suggested changing the needle. Well I changed my needle and now it works, no more bird nests!
Most likely causes of the bottom bird's nest 1) tension issues with top or bottom threads 2) A wrong, bent, or knicked bobbin 3) dirty not oiled bobbin assembly 4) Dull needle, wrong length needle, bent needle, needle not all the way up in machine, flat part of needle in wrong direction 5) thread is too thick for your machine 6) metal bobbin hook has scratches or knicks that are catching the thread 7) Timing of the machine is off. Some helpful tips for trouble shooting are to use different top and bottom thread to see which thread is bunching; pull on your top thread with pressure foot down to see if tensions disks are working; does the bird's nest happen right away or after sewing several inches or feet ? does this tend to happen when sewing at higher speeds ? does this happen after a project with heavy or thick materials ?
Thank you for this video! I watched a few videos before this one and couldn't figure out the issue. Turns out it was a dull needle; thanks for pointing out that potential problem!
I'm finding that the threader on sewing machines lasts about as long as the igniter on my barbeque. Only works once! But aside from that I really like your tips and will give them all a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I have Barudans, never knew why birdnests happened. I lost a 40 dollar shirt tonight. Probably had a dull needle. My most used needle, white 8. Thank you again. How can you fix a hole in shirt?
Mine is doing this every time I start sewing. It does about 5 stitches then tangles over the bobbin. Its threaded correctly, bobbin area is very clean and seated correctly. It's a Brother 6800D and is in time out. I'm using my vintage Singer machine now.
Love the reliable vintage machines! Sorry you're having so much trouble. A dull needle or a new needle with a burr on it will cause a headache as well.
Spent literally all day yesterday and watch every video and review…did all steps and more… said every bad word in existence, cried in disbelief that nothing corrects the issue. Have to now turn it in pay and wait for a week plus to get my machine back . Hate when this happens! It’s a Brother machine
Yes it is true you need to thread your machine with foot up, however you need to remember all machines are different. With mine, after I hit a certain point, before threading the needle it must go down.
Deb's Frugal Crafting Quilts, Cakes and Art Yes, but pull thread tails at least 5" under the presser foot and BEHIND the presser foot, dear. Then HOLD thread tails taut until you take a few stitches so they don't slide down into the feed dogs. No need to set them to the side to "watch them". Not enough thread tails can even mean the needle will come unthreaded. But most of all, you are doomed to create thread nests. Just trying to help. I hate to see you get a nasty thread nest and I could see why eventually you would probably get another one. Let those thread tails go beyond your machine bed and hold on to them when you first step on your pedal. 😊 Sewers who do not have needle threaders on their machines still need to keep the presser foot in the UP position while threading to open up the tension disks to receive the thread so they don't get thread nests and get in habit of lowering foot, turning handwheel toward themselves to lower needle into fabric, holding 5" of thread tails under and BEHIND presser foot until a few stitches completely form. This is how to say goodbye to thread nests (and, of course, correct needle with specific fabric, and other good sewing habits). Just trying to help!
I have found that when this happens it’s because the bobbin has developed a ruff spot on the bobbin. You can try to smooth the edges of. The bobbin or just replace it.
Martha Caldwell Make sure presser foot is in UP position when threading. This lovely lady should always pull her threads at least 5 inches to the BACK of her machine and hold both threads in her hand as she gently holds them taut so they can't slip down under the needle when she begins sewing. Notice how she pulled threads a wee bit and placed then to the side under the presser foot? She said it was to "watch them"! This is why she got a thread nest in the first place. Bad habits are hard to break. Or maybe she does not know WHY! It was probably not lifting presser foot up and threading, plus not putting long enough thread tails BEHIND the presser foot to the BACK of the machine bed (not the side!!).
I saw on another video that your foot always has to be up when you thread the machine. I had mine down (more room for my fingers) and it was bird nesting.
5:05 my Brother sewing machine does not make that normal noise. It makes a dull noise from the gear. Idk, it just sounds like it is no longer in working condition and have not used it a lot. Strange. Wish I knew the engineering of the machine, so that I can directly know and fix the issue.
Sorry I can't help with this issue. I could be a number of things from a simple need to be cleaned to a timing issue. I would try taking off the needle plate and give it a good clean, wind a new bobbin and put in a new needle as well as rethread the entire machine. Look at the manual and see if it may need a drop or 2 of oil. If this does not solve this issue you might consider taking it to the shop to have it looked at. Good luck!
Джинзó Аркайдия Is your bobbin pin pressed against the bobbin winder? That would cause a very different sound and also it would prevent your sewing needle from going up and down. If so, disengage your bobbin winder by pushing the bobbin spindle away from the pin your bobbin sits on to wind thread on it. Just a thought if you still need solution.
Jules She didn't have at least 5" of thread tails under presser foot and behind the machine bed. She pulls small amount of thread and pulls to side. It can slide down into the needle plate and tangle under feed dogs (machine's metal teeth that moves fabric). Hold those thread tails taut first few stitches. Also, she has quite a thick project there and perhaps needle is too light for the job. Also, she may need a size 14 or 16 vs size 11, as an example.
I highly, strongly advise that you develop a friendly relationship with a sewing machine mechanic. When you need repair always use that person. I can call my mechanic and get advise over the phone or schedule an appointment. I like to sew and make a lot of things, my sewing machine mechanic has a certificate in sewing machine repair and likes pistols. I'm a firearms instructor. We get along well.
Thank you for the change the needle tip you gave. I've sat here trying to figure out why am I getting birds nests and have watched like 10 videos and tried everything everyone suggested but no one suggested changing the needle. Well I changed my needle and now it works, no more bird nests!
Thank you so much. I have changed the needle and rethreaded it and now for the first time in a while, my machine is working perfectly. Thanks so much.
Glad it worked for you! Happy sewing!
Most likely causes of the bottom bird's nest
1) tension issues with top or bottom threads 2) A wrong, bent, or knicked bobbin 3) dirty not oiled bobbin assembly 4) Dull needle, wrong length needle, bent needle, needle not all the way up in machine, flat part of needle in wrong direction 5) thread is too thick for your machine 6) metal bobbin hook has scratches or knicks that are catching the thread 7) Timing of the machine is off. Some helpful tips for trouble shooting are to use different top and bottom thread to see which thread is bunching; pull on your top thread with pressure foot down to see if tensions disks are working; does the bird's nest happen right away or after sewing several inches or feet ? does this tend to happen when sewing at higher speeds ? does this happen after a project with heavy or thick materials ?
Thank you for this video! I watched a few videos before this one and couldn't figure out the issue. Turns out it was a dull needle; thanks for pointing out that potential problem!
I'm finding that the threader on sewing machines lasts about as long as the igniter on my barbeque. Only works once! But aside from that I really like your tips and will give them all a try. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I have Barudans, never knew why birdnests happened. I lost a 40 dollar shirt tonight.
Probably had a dull needle. My most used needle, white 8.
Thank you again.
How can you fix a hole in shirt?
I found out that if you have the pressure foot up while threading this will take care of the birds nest. It has on mine. Hope it helps.
Mine is doing this every time I start sewing. It does about 5 stitches then tangles over the bobbin. Its threaded correctly, bobbin area is very clean and seated correctly. It's a Brother 6800D and is in time out. I'm using my vintage Singer machine now.
Love the reliable vintage machines! Sorry you're having so much trouble. A dull needle or a new needle with a burr on it will cause a headache as well.
Spent literally all day yesterday and watch every video and review…did all steps and more… said every bad word in existence, cried in disbelief that nothing corrects the issue. Have to now turn it in pay and wait for a week plus to get my machine back . Hate when this happens! It’s a Brother machine
Yes it is true you need to thread your machine with foot up, however you need to remember all machines are different. With mine, after I hit a certain point, before threading the needle it must go down.
Deb's Frugal Crafting Quilts, Cakes and Art Yes, but pull thread tails at least 5" under the presser foot and BEHIND the presser foot, dear. Then HOLD thread tails taut until you take a few stitches so they don't slide down into the feed dogs. No need to set them to the side to "watch them". Not enough thread tails can even mean the needle will come unthreaded. But most of all, you are doomed to create thread nests. Just trying to help. I hate to see you get a nasty thread nest and I could see why eventually you would probably get another one. Let those thread tails go beyond your machine bed and hold on to them when you first step on your pedal. 😊 Sewers who do not have needle threaders on their machines still need to keep the presser foot in the UP position while threading to open up the tension disks to receive the thread so they don't get thread nests and get in habit of lowering foot, turning handwheel toward themselves to lower needle into fabric, holding 5" of thread tails under and BEHIND presser foot until a few stitches completely form. This is how to say goodbye to thread nests (and, of course, correct needle with specific fabric, and other good sewing habits). Just trying to help!
I have found that when this happens it’s because the bobbin has developed a ruff spot on the bobbin. You can try to smooth the edges of. The bobbin or just replace it.
Martha Caldwell Make sure presser foot is in UP position when threading. This lovely lady should always pull her threads at least 5 inches to the BACK of her machine and hold both threads in her hand as she gently holds them taut so they can't slip down under the needle when she begins sewing. Notice how she pulled threads a wee bit and placed then to the side under the presser foot? She said it was to "watch them"! This is why she got a thread nest in the first place. Bad habits are hard to break. Or maybe she does not know WHY! It was probably not lifting presser foot up and threading, plus not putting long enough thread tails BEHIND the presser foot to the BACK of the machine bed (not the side!!).
I saw on another video that your foot always has to be up when you thread the machine. I had mine down (more room for my fingers) and it was bird nesting.
5:05 my Brother sewing machine does not make that normal noise. It makes a dull noise from the gear. Idk, it just sounds like it is no longer in working condition and have not used it a lot. Strange. Wish I knew the engineering of the machine, so that I can directly know and fix the issue.
Sorry I can't help with this issue. I could be a number of things from a simple need to be cleaned to a timing issue. I would try taking off the needle plate and give it a good clean, wind a new bobbin and put in a new needle as well as rethread the entire machine. Look at the manual and see if it may need a drop or 2 of oil. If this does not solve this issue you might consider taking it to the shop to have it looked at. Good luck!
Джинзó Аркайдия Is your bobbin pin pressed against the bobbin winder? That would cause a very different sound and also it would prevent your sewing needle from going up and down. If so, disengage your bobbin winder by pushing the bobbin spindle away from the pin your bobbin sits on to wind thread on it. Just a thought if you still need solution.
How does changing the needle do anything?? It makes no sense.
seems too simple, but worth a try as it is an easy fix.
If you have a dull needle or one with a burr, or even the wrong type for your material and thread weight, it can cause issues
Jules She didn't have at least 5" of thread tails under presser foot and behind the machine bed. She pulls small amount of thread and pulls to side. It can slide down into the needle plate and tangle under feed dogs (machine's metal teeth that moves fabric). Hold those thread tails taut first few stitches. Also, she has quite a thick project there and perhaps needle is too light for the job. Also, she may need a size 14 or 16 vs size 11, as an example.
I keep trying everything and nothing will work 😭
hellyathe1st is the material still stuck or are you having trouble getting it to run properly after removing bird's nest?
Make sure the foot is up when you thread.
hellyathe1st me too
I highly, strongly advise that you develop a friendly relationship with a sewing machine mechanic. When you need repair always use that person. I can call my mechanic and get advise over the phone or schedule an appointment. I like to sew and make a lot of things, my sewing machine mechanic has a certificate in sewing machine repair and likes pistols. I'm a firearms instructor. We get along well.
Lol! I wished I knew this about three days ago😄😄😄
Sorry to hear that! We learn as we go! Good luck in the future!
Deb's Frugal Crafting Quilts, Cakes and Art thank you,oh yes,we learn as we go...
for dismantling it, nothing like a razor blade under the fabric.
Thanks for the video! How does your thread catcher work?
Which is the brand of machine you are using? Thanks
Hi Mala! I have a Brother SQ9185. They are just under $200 at Walmart. It's quite a good machine for being an economical machine.
@@debsfrugalcraftingquiltsca1030 thank you so much.
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