Sewing machine problems
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Polly Zieper
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My needle sounds like it is hitting the bobbin case, but the bobbin looks like it is installed correctly. Does anyone have any ideas about what could be wrong?
4 answers
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Double check to make sure the machine is threaded correctly and recheck the bobbin. If that is all okay, you may have a tiny piece of thread stuck inside the bobbin compartment, somewhere that isn't really obvious. Brush or blow the compartment out. Finally, make sure your needle isn't broken. My eyesight isn't as sharp as it once was and I've actually had a broken needle and didn't even realize it right away.
Shari
on Dec 17, 2015
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Also make sure your needle is correct for your machine, that is installed correctly and not bent. I agree with Shari, that you could have something in the bobbin casing or thereabouts, I once had an old broken off needle stuck in the undercasing area.
Opal
on Dec 18, 2015
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The needle could also be really dull or have a flat tip (from hitting a pin as you sew). That flattened needle tip will make the sound of hitting something too.
Tracy Evans
on Dec 21, 2015
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Change the needle. Check threading, mine has ahabit of coming off the upper looper. If that doesn't work, I would take it to the shop for adjustment.
Marcia Seevers
on Dec 21, 2015
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