Works great. Have enjoyed embroidering and for piecing quilts share4.photo/sSewing No issues with it. Seems to work with most 7mm feet. I’m using some of my mother in laws Brother feet from the 60’s/70’s and they work great. Even a very old walking foot which has been great. Nice heavy duty case which does not move around when I sew.
I don't know if you still check the comments on this video, but I wanted to say THANK-YOU!! I was so frustrated when mine stopped working this afternoon and worried that I would have to take my machine into the shop and wait for the repair. But after watching this excellent video I fixed it myself and I'm back in business. Thank-you again.
You are a star! Have had this problem for months, the machine has been to the shop twice and they say it's all okay but when it gets home, the needle threader is still not working. Got out my stitch ripper and tweaked the hook and it's all working again. Magic. Thank you so much for the video.
So I have had my viking jade 20 for about a month and after about 2 weeks the needle threader stopped working. We tried your fix and after tinkering with a magnifying glass, bright lights and my husband's help we bent the hook back into place but it was an ordeal. Well yesterday the needle threader stopped working again and I decided to ask at Joann's where we bought it for help. But before I took it into them I tried one more thing that I did not find on the internet but just noticed looking at my machine--there is an easily accessible screw on the needle threader itself that I loosened and retightened and whala!! The threader works great now. Didn't have to return or pay a service guy to look at it and no time lost sewing!!Yeah!! Hope this helps some others!
I'm glad to hear that you were able to find a new solution to the problem! For anyone who has a machine where the needle threader screws to the shaft, this is something that you should take a moment to check before attempting anything else! Thanks for taking the time to comment and to share your insight!
sharon gregory it re-fed the bobbin through and then re-threaded the machine making sure the thread grabbed where it was supposed to and it got everything working! I was really at the end of my wits trying to figure it out but that worked!
I did try every screw around and re-installed the needle and re installed the bobbin and thread from the top and it started working, obviously something wasn’t threaded right to grab hold and move everything into place. I get it how hard it is to manually thread the needle between age and lighting it was so sucky! Hope this helps everyone! Stay safe
I was having issues with my automatic threader. I watched several videos which all made the process look simple. No matter how many times I tried it just wasn't working. It never once worked. This is my first dealings with an auto threader so I figured it was just beyond me and my ability lol. Your repair explanation had me examining the threading mechanism more closely and I found the tiny threader was indeed bent (no other video even mentioned this as a possible issue). I straightened the threader out and for the first time the needle was threaded using the auto threader. Thank you!
this video was extremely helpful! My hook wasn't going through the eye of the needle so I did exactly what you said and it actually worked! I'm happy my work wont be interrupted! Thanks so much
Oh my! Thank you so much for explaining to me how to fix my machine. It took a little doing, and some patience (and a high power magnifying glass for my poor old eyes) but I finally managed to fix the silly thing, without a trip to the repair shop which I could scarcely afford. It turned out that the whole mechanism had slipped down too low on the shaft. I pushed it back up and after a few little tweaks, it works once again! I thought it was hopeless! Bless you, you sweet, thoughtful young lady. What a great help! Keep up the good work. Bravo!
+Carla Stone Oh, Carla, you're welcome. Thank you for your kind comments as well. Don't get me started on repair shops!! That's interesting, but also unfortunate what happened to you. I didn't know that the mechanism could drop down like that. If someone has that problem, I will send them too you. Happy sewing! and I will try to keep up with the videos.
I was having so much trouble threading my needle through the automatic threader and I even took a class from an individual and still could not get it the first time. Watching your video I got it the first time. Thank you so much
THANK YOU! I got a sewing machine online and could never get the automatic threader to work and thought I was doing something wrong. Watched a video of using it over and over and didn't understand why the tiny needle wasn't pulling it through when I was doing everything exactly right so I've been manually threading it. today I finally decided to figure out what's up, and it's because it came bent out of place and was going off to the side instead of through the eye.
Thank you so much for these easy tips. This was a game changer. My threader stopped working when I changed the needle. The needle was changed properly but the wire must have shifted at some point. Your advice worked on the first try.
Awww. Thank you so much, Bonnie. I love you too and all my viewers and sewing sisters! I'm glad that you watched my video and that I could help. Happy crafting!
Thank you so much. I had just bought my machine because of the auto needle threader and it would not work. After watching I could see that the hook was bent to the left and the seam ripper worked great.
Thanks so much. I was at a total loss with what the thing was on my machine....and how to make it work. Didn't even realize I needed the needle to be in the utmost highest position. And didn't realize the teeny tiny threader was misaligned. Kudos to you!
Thank you my machine wasn’t threading, although it’s a different model it’s the same concept, you saved me I got this for Christmas and I love it, I called Walmart online and they wanted to refund my money since it was out of stock or take it 200 miles away to a service center, I fixed it myself with your help once again thanks.
I couldn't even SEE that little piece into I got out a magnifying glass. It's late at night, I was frustrated, and you saved my butt (and my sanity!) Thanks!!!
You.Are.Awesome!!! Because of your awesome video, I was able to fix my needle threader which saved me from having to tote my machine to the store for repair. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
@@jodiemcaninch676 I had the same issue you have. My hook was out of alignment. I used my seam ripper to nudge the hook back into alignment. If you fast forward the video to 3:00, she explains it and shows you how to do it.
I'm afraid my hook is truly bent too fast to fix. I'm trying to find a video that will show how to replace that part. I've bought the part with the hook but can't get the old one off. Why do these things happen in the 21st Century?!
Sorry to hear that, @Susan Sinclair. The needle threader part is very delicate, but it sure is anchored on there....hope you find a convenient solution.
OMG, you saved my sewing lsanity! I'm using a fairly new Janomie DC5100 machine and right from the start I had problems with the auto threader, but I never used one before so I figured it was me. Then all of a sudden it started working. Then recently I changed the type of thread I was using, and it stopped working completely. My eyes are bad, and this a function I really love. After watching your video I figured out that all I had to do was gently move the needle to the left a bit as I was threading it, and it works perfectly. I think the hook is a bit bent, and I'm guessing it came that way. Frankly, I'm not thrilled with this machine, but since I've used it and can't return it, at least I can get it to work the way it's supposed to! Thanks so much for posting!
+ML Walsh Gee, I've always wanted a Janome or Bernina, but I suppose that they can have problems too. I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but some of the different thread sizes can cause problems with the threader. I recently bent the hook again by using a small needle that didn't have room for the thread and the threader. I fixed it and stopped using the the auto threader with that combination. Happy sewing!
+Lzy's Sewing Room The machine manual will tell you what size needles you can use the autuomatic threader with for people that don't read the manual. I'm not insulting you, I am saying this for the people out there that set their machine up and start using it.
+Susan Sanderson Sanderson You're welcome! I'm glad that your were able to get it working. They are confusing little buggers at first, but I love mine now (that it's working). Happy sewing!
I am brand new to sewing and this is my first machine. Thanks so much. I just self threaded for the 1st time. Also: Can you recommend other videos specifically for this machine. I made curtains & pajamas so I am "sewing," but I don't know when to change a needle, what presser feet to buy etc. I would like to watch videos where this machine is used. Thanks. Julie
Hi there Julie, I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you right away. I had a password problem of all things! I change the needle after every few projects or if I'm having a problem with my stitches or the machine jamming. Maybe 8 hours of use is a rule of thumb, but who calculates their sewing time like that! My machine came with several presser feet. You may have noticed that when you change stitches, the machine tells you which presser foot to use. There's an icon in the center of the screen. Below that symbol is a letter, this corresponds to a foot. J is normal foot for straight stitches and a few zig-zags. G is used for zigzags and it does a quasi rolled hem. See stitches 6-9 to get an idea of its function. I use the zipper foot "I." For clarity that's i not L. This one has a single ski-shaped arm/runner in the front. I also use the buttonhole foot which is made from white plastic. It's about 4 inches long. It does a great job of matching the opening to the size of your button. (Maybe I should do a video showing how that works.) I almost never use feet N, R and M. I believe R is for fancy invisible hems on slacks, dresses or skirts, but I prefer to do hemming by hand, so I've only used it once. I use the free-motion foot, which has a clear plastic oval at the bottom where the needle sticks through. There's a spring along the shaft that helps it hop up and down. It's good for free-motion quilting or stitching lace with the feed dogs down/disengaged. I had to purchase it separately, and it's probably not worth it for most people. I hope that this helps! I wish you lots of luck and hope that you have loads of fun. If you have any questions or video requests, just leave a comment!
I've watched a couple of videos, but yours is the first one I understood and was successful. Just a suggestion: when you say "Let's look at that again" - when threading the needle, your hand was covering the image. The only reason I knew what to do, was because I've watched other videos.
Thanks for your feedback, Marie. Keeping my hands out of the way has been a real challenge. Maybe I need a pointer! I'm glad that you were able to fix the problem.
+april patterson Thank you so much for your comment and for being the first to say something about the video. I appreciate your positive feedback. Happy sewing!
I'm laughing because the exact same thing happened to me. It took me forever to get it to work, I couldn't figure it out, and I was like forget this, but then I said no I'm going to figure it out and I did and it was great but then it stopped working just like you said. That's why I'm lmao, so I'm going to go try what you said with the seam ripper, I hope it works because once I got it to work I loved it. Thank you so much.
I couldn't see the hook even using a magnifying glass but I just pushed inserted a screw driver and gently pushed to left. Must have been correct direction because it worked. Thanks!
Thanks, @Sherry O! That's a fair comment. I gave my husband/videographer some ideas for the shot, but it probably fell short. He passed away some time ago, but I'm grateful that he could help when he did. I hope that the video gave you enough info to fix or diagnose the issue.
I ordered a new needle threader, and that did not work for me either. After watching your video, I adjusted the hook and everything works. I'm 74, and I really rely on that threader. A great big thanks from me to you!
Thank you. I was going to have to put the blessed thing in the car and shlep it down to my sewing machine shop, but your solution is perfect. BTW, you are about as cute as cute can be (don't be frightened: I'm a grandmother, not a lech!)
LOL! That's too funny. I hate shelping things anywhere, especially to places that charge a lot of money! Thank you for your compliment. You're so kind.
The automatic needle threader foot that grabs the needle when you push down, doesn’t move position in toward needle , (the little metal grabber to the right of step seven) a fix from anyone who understand that,
I did figure it out I think, I honestly just took out the bobbin and re fed the thread and I also took out the thread from the top and re threaded it also, that also fixed the problem with the stitches bunching up on the underside. I hope this works for you. I loved the automatic needle threader as it was getting hard for me to see the eye 🤪
Girl you saved me , I was hitting my head not knowing what to do, I don't know whether you read comments but thanks a lot , really mean it, from evening I faced this problem and you really helped me out with this video, thanks a ton girl , love from india
Thank you so much, Rudhra! Yes, I still check the comments, and I truly enjoy reading each one! I'm glad to hear that this fix worked for you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy sewing!
A close-up view from the front and the sides of how the pin/hook *should* be aligned with respect to the guide arms would be helpful. Our hook got bent, and though I bent it back towards the middle from front view, the hook is having trouble passing through the eye or gets hung up on the eye when trying to withdraw it, making think it's still bent slightly up or down from where it should be.
Hi there Tanja, gosh, that does not sound good! Do you have a friend who can solder? Otherwise, you might have to go back to the old-fashioned way! Or use a needle threading tool like I mentioned in another comment. Once I get used to a convenience, that's it! :)
That does not always work. Sometimes it is a case where you need to loosen a screw in the needle threader and adjust the part that has the wire attached to it right or left. There is also a screw that adjusts the up and down if it is going above the needle or below the needle. I got the instructions from a repairman in Australia. Sorry, I don't have the website. Their fix was what my needle threader needed. Bending the wire can break it if you are not extremely careful.
If anyone has a machine like yours, that would be a good thing to check before trying anything else. If the assembly is loose, that's the only fix. In my case, the machine doesn't have a screw-on attachment for the needle threader mechanism. It has a rivet, so tightening the screw wasn't an option. The metal piece there is quite flexible due to the nature of the job that it has to perform, so I felt comfortable gently nudging it back into place. The way it was, it was unusable, so I didn't think it was risky. Of course, if anyone doesn't feel comfortable completing this type of DIY fix, the repairman is always available! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Janice.
I think I need to adjust the one that makes it go up and down. The whole mechanism is stuck in the "down" position and won't go up into the machine and away to sew properly.
I have a Singer Promise Sewing Machine, but no automatic needle threader. How do I get one to install on my Sewing Machine. Do you have to buy a Sewing Machine with automatic Threader or what? Please comment. John
Hi there John, I don't think it's something that can be added on. You could use a tool to feed the thread through. Dritz makes a classic one it's less than $2. It looks like a coin with a thin wire loop attached. You put the thread through the loop and then slide the loop through the eye of the needle. There are other styles too. Here's a link. www.joann.com/dritz-needle-threaders/1038959.html#sz=90&start=1 I hope this helps!
Hello, sorry if this is an idiot question 💜 should the hook (crochet hook) you describe go through the eye of the needle on the machine? Or should it incase the needle either side? 😋 My machine actually has 4 forks/prongs that incase the needle either side? Or should these go through the eye of needle? Erica x
The 4 prongs are actually your cage. You need to look closely inside that cage for the hook. It's very thin. I have to use magnifying glasses and a magnifying glass to actually see mine, but I have old eyes.
Yes, @Rena Marroco is correct. The four-way structure is the cage that helps the hook-and-eye mechanism complete its action. It's possible that it's broken or bent.
I don't think that there's a way to remove the entire needle threader. It might be possible to remove the tip. On my machine, that looks like a replaceable part. I would contact a sewing machine repair shop. (Sorry, I signed in with my other ID.)
Thanks. That's a fair comment. I reviewed the shots with my husband before recording, but this was almost 8 years ago. He's deceased now. Maybe it's time to update the footage for a smaller smartphone screen.
I am actually Leighvee Emberton... I am desperate to get my new CE1008 going to sew purses. I am a first time sewing machine owner and have used machines that are already operating, but this one is out of the box. It has been impossibile to get it running! I can use the needle threader and get the thread where it appears to be set up correctly, but I keep getting anE2 error message. First it was the bobbing thread going back into the machine and then it was the top thread bundling underneath the fabric. However, each time it was discovered by me manually rolling the dial... it has never worked automatically. Can anyone advise me on the E2 error message?
Hi there Leighvee, in the back of your sewing machine manual (just before the index) Brother has a troubleshooting table. According to this chart, the E2 error message means that the buttonhole lever has been lowered. That's the company's universal error code for this issue. When the buttonhole lever is lowered, you can only sew buttonholes and bartacks. What you need to do is raise the buttonhole lever. On my machine, it's an L-shaped plastic piece right behind the needle threader. Make sure that it's all the way up. Let me know if this helps!
Is it stuck in the needle? I hope that you've been able to resolve the problem by now. I just saw your comment. If you can explain the issue with a little more detail, I would be happy to help!
Works great. Have enjoyed embroidering and for piecing quilts share4.photo/sSewing No issues with it. Seems to work with most 7mm feet. I’m using some of my mother in laws Brother feet from the 60’s/70’s and they work great. Even a very old walking foot which has been great. Nice heavy duty case which does not move around when I sew.
Thankyou! The reminder you made about having the needle raised to its highest point! Otherwise the threader won’t move.
I don't know if you still check the comments on this video, but I wanted to say THANK-YOU!! I was so frustrated when mine stopped working this afternoon and worried that I would have to take my machine into the shop and wait for the repair. But after watching this excellent video I fixed it myself and I'm back in business. Thank-you again.
You are a star! Have had this problem for months, the machine has been to the shop twice and they say it's all okay but when it gets home, the needle threader is still not working. Got out my stitch ripper and tweaked the hook and it's all working again. Magic. Thank you so much for the video.
You're welcome! I'm so glad that this tip worked for you The auto feature is a convenience that we get used to so quickly.
So I have had my viking jade 20 for about a month and after about 2 weeks the needle threader stopped working. We tried your fix and after tinkering with a magnifying glass, bright lights and my husband's help we bent the hook back into place but it was an ordeal. Well yesterday the needle threader stopped working again and I decided to ask at Joann's where we bought it for help. But before I took it into them I tried one more thing that I did not find on the internet but just noticed looking at my machine--there is an easily accessible screw on the needle threader itself that I loosened and retightened and whala!! The threader works great now. Didn't have to return or pay a service guy to look at it and no time lost sewing!!Yeah!! Hope this helps some others!
I'm glad to hear that you were able to find a new solution to the problem! For anyone who has a machine where the needle threader screws to the shaft, this is something that you should take a moment to check before attempting anything else! Thanks for taking the time to comment and to share your insight!
sharon gregory it re-fed the bobbin through and then re-threaded the machine making sure the thread grabbed where it was supposed to and it got everything working! I was really at the end of my wits trying to figure it out but that worked!
I did try every screw around and re-installed the needle and re installed the bobbin and thread from the top and it started working, obviously something wasn’t threaded right to grab hold and move everything into place. I get it how hard it is to manually thread the needle between age and lighting it was so sucky! Hope this helps everyone! Stay safe
I was having issues with my automatic threader. I watched several videos which all made the process look simple. No matter how many times I tried it just wasn't working. It never once worked. This is my first dealings with an auto threader so I figured it was just beyond me and my ability lol. Your repair explanation had me examining the threading mechanism more closely and I found the tiny threader was indeed bent (no other video even mentioned this as a possible issue). I straightened the threader out and for the first time the needle was threaded using the auto threader. Thank you!
I'm so happy that you were able to fix the auto threader! I think that you'll really enjoy using it.
this video was extremely helpful! My hook wasn't going through the eye of the needle so I did exactly what you said and it actually worked! I'm happy my work wont be interrupted! Thanks so much
+Alison Francis You're welcome. It's so easy to get used to the feature. When it goes out, I hardly know what to do. Thanks for watching!
Oh my! Thank you so much for explaining to me how to fix my machine. It took a little doing, and some patience (and a high power magnifying glass for my poor old eyes) but I finally managed to fix the silly thing, without a trip to the repair shop which I could scarcely afford. It turned out that the whole mechanism had slipped down too low on the shaft. I pushed it back up and after a few little tweaks, it works once again! I thought it was hopeless! Bless you, you sweet, thoughtful young lady. What a great help! Keep up the good work. Bravo!
+Carla Stone Oh, Carla, you're welcome. Thank you for your kind comments as well. Don't get me started on repair shops!!
That's interesting, but also unfortunate what happened to you. I didn't know that the mechanism could drop down like that. If someone has that problem, I will send them too you. Happy sewing! and I will try to keep up with the videos.
I was having so much trouble threading my needle through the automatic threader and I even took a class from an individual and still could not get it the first time. Watching your video I got it the first time. Thank you so much
That's awesome. I know that these problems can be so frustrating. I'm so glad that you got it working!
THANK YOU! I got a sewing machine online and could never get the automatic threader to work and thought I was doing something wrong. Watched a video of using it over and over and didn't understand why the tiny needle wasn't pulling it through when I was doing everything exactly right so I've been manually threading it. today I finally decided to figure out what's up, and it's because it came bent out of place and was going off to the side instead of through the eye.
Thank you so much for these easy tips. This was a game changer. My threader stopped working when I changed the needle. The needle was changed properly but the wire must have shifted at some point. Your advice worked on the first try.
Fantastic! I'm glad that you're back sewing!
I love you!!! I could not figure out why it wasn’t working properly and it was because my needle wasn’t high enough. Thank you soooo much!!!
Awww. Thank you so much, Bonnie. I love you too and all my viewers and sewing sisters! I'm glad that you watched my video and that I could help. Happy crafting!
Thank you so very much! My threader stopped working and after watching and reading many things, YOU FIXED IT!!!! You are the bomb lol
Thank you so much. I had just bought my machine because of the auto needle threader and it would not work. After watching I could see that the hook was bent to the left and the seam ripper worked great.
Thanks so much. I was at a total loss with what the thing was on my machine....and how to make it work. Didn't even realize I needed the needle to be in the utmost highest position. And didn't realize the teeny tiny threader was misaligned. Kudos to you!
Thank you my machine wasn’t threading, although it’s a different model it’s the same concept, you saved me I got this for Christmas and I love it, I called Walmart online and they wanted to refund my money since it was out of stock or take it 200 miles
away to a service center, I fixed it myself with your help once again thanks.
I couldn't even SEE that little piece into I got out a magnifying glass. It's late at night, I was frustrated, and you saved my butt (and my sanity!) Thanks!!!
Thank you for this. I have had problems with mine since i changed my needle but now you have taught me i managed to fix it thank you so much.
So glad it helped! Happy sewing!
You.Are.Awesome!!! Because of your awesome video, I was able to fix my needle threader which saved me from having to tote my machine to the store for repair. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
What was happening and how did u fix it. Mine won’t go into the hole and goes to the side
@@jodiemcaninch676 I had the same issue you have. My hook was out of alignment. I used my seam ripper to nudge the hook back into alignment. If you fast forward the video to 3:00, she explains it and shows you how to do it.
I'm afraid my hook is truly bent too fast to fix. I'm trying to find a video that will show how to replace that part. I've bought the part with the hook but can't get the old one off. Why do these things happen in the 21st Century?!
Sorry to hear that, @Susan Sinclair. The needle threader part is very delicate, but it sure is anchored on there....hope you find a convenient solution.
OMG, you saved my sewing lsanity! I'm using a fairly new Janomie DC5100 machine and right from the start I had problems with the auto threader, but I never used one before so I figured it was me. Then all of a sudden it started working. Then recently I changed the type of thread I was using, and it stopped working completely. My eyes are bad, and this a function I really love. After watching your video I figured out that all I had to do was gently move the needle to the left a bit as I was threading it, and it works perfectly. I think the hook is a bit bent, and I'm guessing it came that way. Frankly, I'm not thrilled with this machine, but since I've used it and can't return it, at least I can get it to work the way it's supposed to! Thanks so much for posting!
+ML Walsh Gee, I've always wanted a Janome or Bernina, but I suppose that they can have problems too. I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but some of the different thread sizes can cause problems with the threader. I recently bent the hook again by using a small needle that didn't have room for the thread and the threader. I fixed it and stopped using the the auto threader with that combination. Happy sewing!
+Lzy's Sewing Room The machine manual will tell you what size needles you can use the autuomatic threader with for people that don't read the manual. I'm not insulting you, I am saying this for the people out there that set their machine up and start using it.
Thank-you!
Your video is only one that helped me, My needle was not inserted properly. You are brilliant and wonderful.
Thank you so much @C Fox, I really appreciate your comment, and I'm glad I could help.
OMG I have a singer and this was the same problem! FIXED! You're a lifesaver! YAAASS
That's great! I'm glad that you were able to fix the problem!
Wow thanks! Your troubleshooting section helped a lot.
I'm so glad that I could help. Thanks for watching.
I bow to you! I watched 4 videos and found you! I will for sure be subscribed
Thanks at @Needle Chasing Floss. I appreciate you! Happy sewing!
Yay! Thank you! Fixed my daughter's sewing machine quickly!
Super! I'm really pleased that this worked for you. It's a shame to have handy time-saving features that go kaput.
omg thanks!! i didnt know what happened and it was actually bent and now i've managed to fix it! thank youuu !!
+aryani 07 You're welcome! I'm glad that you were able to fix it! Happy sewing!
Thank you this is my first automatic needle threader and I was really struggling, but I just didn't have needle high enough.
+Susan Sanderson Sanderson You're welcome! I'm glad that your were able to get it working. They are confusing little buggers at first, but I love mine now (that it's working). Happy sewing!
thanks a lot Have had this problem for months.It was difficult to sew without threader .But it helps a lot thanks again
You're welcome. I'm glad that I could help. Have fun sewing.
your a life saver. Mines was bent down. thank you so much
Saved my life !! I just bought a sewing machine and I thought it was broken lmaaooo until I watched this video
I am brand new to sewing and this is my first machine. Thanks so much. I just self threaded for the 1st time. Also: Can you recommend other videos specifically for this machine. I made curtains & pajamas so I am "sewing," but I don't know when to change a needle, what presser feet to buy etc. I would like to watch videos where this machine is used. Thanks. Julie
Hi there Julie, I'm sorry that I didn't get back to you right away. I had a password problem of all things!
I change the needle after every few projects or if I'm having a problem with my stitches or the machine jamming. Maybe 8 hours of use is a rule of thumb, but who calculates their sewing time like that!
My machine came with several presser feet. You may have noticed that when you change stitches, the machine tells you which presser foot to use. There's an icon in the center of the screen. Below that symbol is a letter, this corresponds to a foot.
J is normal foot for straight stitches and a few zig-zags.
G is used for zigzags and it does a quasi rolled hem. See stitches 6-9 to get an idea of its function.
I use the zipper foot "I." For clarity that's i not L. This one has a single ski-shaped arm/runner in the front.
I also use the buttonhole foot which is made from white plastic. It's about 4 inches long. It does a great job of matching the opening to the size of your button. (Maybe I should do a video showing how that works.)
I almost never use feet N, R and M. I believe R is for fancy invisible hems on slacks, dresses or skirts, but I prefer to do hemming by hand, so I've only used it once.
I use the free-motion foot, which has a clear plastic oval at the bottom where the needle sticks through. There's a spring along the shaft that helps it hop up and down. It's good for free-motion quilting or stitching lace with the feed dogs down/disengaged. I had to purchase it separately, and it's probably not worth it for most people.
I hope that this helps! I wish you lots of luck and hope that you have loads of fun. If you have any questions or video requests, just leave a comment!
Thanks for the fix! I bet I watched a half dozen videos and yours was the only one that was helpful.
Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad that I could help.
Thank you. I will attempt to fix my threader. I hope the little hook didn't break off.
Good luck. I hope that this trick works for you.
I've watched a couple of videos, but yours is the first one I understood and was successful.
Just a suggestion: when you say "Let's look at that again" - when threading the needle, your hand was covering the image.
The only reason I knew what to do, was because I've watched other videos.
Thanks for your feedback, Marie. Keeping my hands out of the way has been a real challenge. Maybe I need a pointer! I'm glad that you were able to fix the problem.
Thank you for your video! Your troubleshooting helped a lot!
+april patterson Thank you so much for your comment and for being the first to say something about the video. I appreciate your positive feedback. Happy sewing!
Thanks for the great tutorial! It helped me fix my Janome 3160QDC 's automatic needle threader. Think it might have been needle height!
That's great news. I'm so glad that you found a solution!
I'm laughing because the exact same thing happened to me. It took me forever to get it to work, I couldn't figure it out, and I was like forget this, but then I said no I'm going to figure it out and I did and it was great but then it stopped working just like you said. That's why I'm lmao, so I'm going to go try what you said with the seam ripper, I hope it works because once I got it to work I loved it. Thank you so much.
Thanks! Steph! So glad you found the solution! Determination is a gift!
My wheel wasn’t rotated to 12oclock, fixed it! Thanks :)
That's awesome! Sounds like it was an easy fix!
Great thanks, fixed my sewing machine. :)
I'm "sew" glad to hear that and so happy that you could get back to your project without an inconvenient interruption.
Thanks! I barely could see the thing with my bad eyeballs, but I was able to fix mine after watching this vid. Mine was def bent to the left
I couldn't see the hook even using a magnifying glass but I just pushed inserted a screw driver and gently pushed to left. Must have been correct direction because it worked. Thanks!
Thanks, I fixed my needle threader!!!!!
Yay! That's awesome! I glad that you had luck with the process.
The video needed to zoom in on the feeder closer so we can see.
Thanks, @Sherry O! That's a fair comment. I gave my husband/videographer some ideas for the shot, but it probably fell short. He passed away some time ago, but I'm grateful that he could help when he did. I hope that the video gave you enough info to fix or diagnose the issue.
OMG!!! Finally an answer. Ty so much.
I ordered a new needle threader, and that did not work for me either. After watching your video, I adjusted the hook and everything works. I'm 74, and I really rely on that threader. A great big thanks from me to you!
I love the automatic threader too. I've become so dependant on it. I'm so glad that I could help. Enjoy your sewing projects!
Thank you so much! I was trying to use a razor blade to push the hook over but the seam ripper worked much better!!
You had the right idea! So glad it worked!
You helped me fix my new sewing machine. Thanks!
Did know this. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I will try this fix.
Good luck. I hope it helps.
Thanks, I was going crazy. It's fixed
Awesome! I'm so glad that this video helped you. Happy sewing!
Thanks! I used a tiny screwdriver to “nudge” the hook back into alignment with the eye of the needle. Janome 3160
Thank you. I was going to have to put the blessed thing in the car and shlep it down to my sewing machine shop, but your solution is perfect. BTW, you are about as cute as cute can be (don't be frightened: I'm a grandmother, not a lech!)
LOL! That's too funny. I hate shelping things anywhere, especially to places that charge a lot of money! Thank you for your compliment. You're so kind.
Hey thanks! I was able to fix mine because of you!❤️ Thanks so much for the information!
Thank you for taking a moment to comment! I'm so glad to hear that it worked for you!
I've pretty much given up on my Brother 6000i. The automatic threader just does not work. Ridiculously frustrating.
Thanks so much! Mine "wasn't working" and I didn't even think of the (now so obvious) fix of double checking it was up
That's great! Thanks for commenting. Happying sewing!
Wonderful advice, thank you
Thank you for leaving such a nice comment. I'm sorry that I didn't see it sooner. Happy sewing!
The flashing lights are disruptive.
Sorry to hear that. I appreciate your feedback.
The automatic needle threader foot that grabs the needle when you push down, doesn’t move position in toward needle , (the little metal grabber to the right of step seven) a fix from anyone who understand that,
have you a solution? I have the exact same problem :\
I did figure it out I think, I honestly just took out the bobbin and re fed the thread and I also took out the thread from the top and re threaded it also, that also fixed the problem with the stitches bunching up on the underside. I hope this works for you. I loved the automatic needle threader as it was getting hard for me to see the eye 🤪
See if there's a screw to tighten that cage around the needle threader. It sounds like something isn't gripping. Good luck!
@@lzyssewingroom2160 thanks, got it
Thanks so much, I was stuck, it worked now !
How to replace a super 17 jeans auto threader. Can't find any information about replacing it. Thank you
This fixed my thread thank you 🙏🏻 using the seam ripper works !!!!!
Girl you saved me , I was hitting my head not knowing what to do, I don't know whether you read comments but thanks a lot , really mean it, from evening I faced this problem and you really helped me out with this video, thanks a ton girl , love from india
Thank you so much, Rudhra! Yes, I still check the comments, and I truly enjoy reading each one! I'm glad to hear that this fix worked for you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy sewing!
Very helpful. Makes sense
Thanks!!! Screaming fit averted!
Thank you so much for this video!!!
You're welcome. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate you! Happy sewing.
Thank you that really helped
+Alice Dass Dass Excellent! I'm glad that I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. The very first point you made about the hash on wheel being straight up was the only thing wrong. Great video.
I'm glad that you found the cause so quickly. Thanks for leaving a comment. Happy sewing!
Thank you! I didn't have my needle in the upmost position!
thank you so much for this!!
Can I fix an automatic needle threader to my old brother sewing machine, please reply
Well that was a simple fix for me - needle wasn’t in correct position 🤦♀️ - thanks!
That's exactly what I found too....in the first 3 minutes. It was great!
Me too! 😂
A close-up view from the front and the sides of how the pin/hook *should* be aligned with respect to the guide arms would be helpful. Our hook got bent, and though I bent it back towards the middle from front view, the hook is having trouble passing through the eye or gets hung up on the eye when trying to withdraw it, making think it's still bent slightly up or down from where it should be.
What if the automatic needle threader wont go back up into place
FIXED!! THANKS
my automatic thread bracket came off.. do you know how I can place it back on .. HELP!!!
Hi there Tanja, gosh, that does not sound good! Do you have a friend who can solder? Otherwise, you might have to go back to the old-fashioned way! Or use a needle threading tool like I mentioned in another comment. Once I get used to a convenience, that's it! :)
That does not always work. Sometimes it is a case where you need to loosen a screw in the needle threader and adjust the part that has the wire attached to it right or left. There is also a screw that adjusts the up and down if it is going above the needle or below the needle. I got the instructions from a repairman in Australia. Sorry, I don't have the website. Their fix was what my needle threader needed. Bending the wire can break it if you are not extremely careful.
+Janice Hamilton Also, I use the needle up/down button to make sure needle is in highest position.
If anyone has a machine like yours, that would be a good thing to check before trying anything else. If the assembly is loose, that's the only fix.
In my case, the machine doesn't have a screw-on attachment for the needle threader mechanism. It has a rivet, so tightening the screw wasn't an option. The metal piece there is quite flexible due to the nature of the job that it has to perform, so I felt comfortable gently nudging it back into place. The way it was, it was unusable, so I didn't think it was risky. Of course, if anyone doesn't feel comfortable completing this type of DIY fix, the repairman is always available! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Janice.
I think I need to adjust the one that makes it go up and down. The whole mechanism is stuck in the "down" position and won't go up into the machine and away to sew properly.
Ezy sewing room. Fantastic thanks
I have a lervia sewing machine can I attach a brother'sautomatic needle threader to my machine
My needle threader is stuck in the down position. Any suggestions?
Same.
The hook won’t pass at the hole of the needle and keeps going to the side
If the needle isn't at the right level, the needle isn't inserted fully, or the handwheel isn't adjusted to the right position.
Paula; Hello, you have to " lower the foot lever",if it can help😊🇨🇦.
I have a Singer Promise Sewing Machine, but no automatic needle threader. How do I get one to install on my Sewing Machine. Do you have to buy a Sewing Machine with automatic Threader or what? Please comment. John
Hi there John, I don't think it's something that can be added on. You could use a tool to feed the thread through. Dritz makes a classic one it's less than $2. It looks like a coin with a thin wire loop attached. You put the thread through the loop and then slide the loop through the eye of the needle. There are other styles too. Here's a link.
www.joann.com/dritz-needle-threaders/1038959.html#sz=90&start=1
I hope this helps!
Hello, sorry if this is an idiot question 💜 should the hook (crochet hook) you describe go through the eye of the needle on the machine? Or should it incase the needle either side? 😋 My machine actually has 4 forks/prongs that incase the needle either side? Or should these go through the eye of needle? Erica x
The 4 prongs are actually your cage. You need to look closely inside that cage for the hook. It's very thin. I have to use magnifying glasses and a magnifying glass to actually see mine, but I have old eyes.
Yes, @Rena Marroco is correct. The four-way structure is the cage that helps the hook-and-eye mechanism complete its action. It's possible that it's broken or bent.
i know its many years later but is there a way to remove this thing, i think its bumping my walking foot when i quilt and makes a weird noise
I don't think that there's a way to remove the entire needle threader. It might be possible to remove the tip. On my machine, that looks like a replaceable part. I would contact a sewing machine repair shop. (Sorry, I signed in with my other ID.)
I can't see anything. You need to zoom in.
Thanks. That's a fair comment. I reviewed the shots with my husband before recording, but this was almost 8 years ago. He's deceased now. Maybe it's time to update the footage for a smaller smartphone screen.
thanks for that
You're welcome!
please turn off blinking lights. Very distracting.
Thank you soooo much!
I am actually Leighvee Emberton... I am desperate to get my new CE1008 going to sew purses. I am a first time sewing machine owner and have used machines that are already operating, but this one is out of the box. It has been impossibile to get it running! I can use the needle threader and get the thread where it appears to be set up correctly, but I keep getting anE2 error message. First it was the bobbing thread going back into the machine and then it was the top thread bundling underneath the fabric. However, each time it was discovered by me manually rolling the dial... it has never worked automatically. Can anyone advise me on the E2 error message?
Hi there Leighvee, in the back of your sewing machine manual (just before the index) Brother has a troubleshooting table. According to this chart, the E2 error message means that the buttonhole lever has been lowered. That's the company's universal error code for this issue. When the buttonhole lever is lowered, you can only sew buttonholes and bartacks.
What you need to do is raise the buttonhole lever. On my machine, it's an L-shaped plastic piece right behind the needle threader. Make sure that it's all the way up. Let me know if this helps!
thanks a lot!
Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Thank you.
My needle threader got stuck in the down position and I don’t know how to fix it
Is it stuck in the needle? I hope that you've been able to resolve the problem by now. I just saw your comment. If you can explain the issue with a little more detail, I would be happy to help!
Same! Opened the box took it out and the threader mechanism is in the down position as in it's not springing back up and away.
Thank you
thanks you
You are welcome! :-)
Still couldn't see it. Have never used on new brother. My Juki is much easier to use!
Thank you bebe! This help me fix my XL-580. Can I buy you a Drink?
Thank you!
You're welcome! So glad I could help!
Thank you!