Lately, I can't seem to get my sewing machine to work because the sewing machine stops working after a few stitches. I'm fairly sure that the machine is threaded correctly, although maybe I wound the bobbin incorrectly. Any help would be great.
I am using a Kenmore Mini Ultra.
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Possible causes:
Incorrectly threaded (especially threading with the presser foot down, which does not allow the thread into the upper tension),
dirty machine in need of cleaning and possibly oiling (check the manual);
dull or bent needle or incorrect needle;
poorly wound bobbin;
poor quality, linty or lumpy thread;
incorrect seam starting;
snags on the sewing hook, needle plate or presser foot catching thread
Cures:
Dig out the manual and give the machine a good cleaning and oiling if that’s required. If you don’t have the manual, this is probably it:
http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0306420.pdf
Replace the needle with a new one, right way around. Needles only last 2-8 hours of actual stitching time.
Strip all thread off the bobbin and rewind it, using good thread. If you’ve bought replacement bobbins, make sure they are actually for your machine.
Rethread correctly, following the manual.
When starting a seam, always hang on to the thread tails for the first couple of stitches.
Take the shuttle out and clean it out, could have a lot of lent or maybe a straight pin or something fell in and is jamming it.. See if this helps. I clean mine out often if I’m sewing very much. Hope this helps.
If you wound the bobbin on the machine it can not be wrong.Check that you have pulled the bobbin thread Thur the side slit.Check you do not have a bad needle and that it is facing the right way,your machine threads.It will either be side view or front threading.Check your tension and the dog feed,is up,not down.Hopefully one of those will fix it.Lint even a small amount will also cause this problem.
If your bobbin was wound incorrectly you may just get a bad stitch. Check that nothing is jammed in and around your bobbin area. In where your needle goes up and down, You may have some knotted thread there. Check your belt also that nothing is stuck there. I read some of your other answers hopefully one will help. If the timing is gone on it you may need a Professional to take a look. Good luck x