Sewing Problems And Their Solutions - Pfaff perfomance 2058 Owner's Manual

Sewing problems and their solutions

Problem/Cause
The machine skips stitches
The needle is not properly inserted.
Wrong needle is in use.
Needle is bent or blunt.
The machine is not properly threaded.
Needle is too small for thread.
Needle thread breaks
See reasons above.
Thread tension is too tight.
Thread is poor, has slubs in it or has become dry after
overlong storage.
Thread is too thick.
Needle breaks off
Needle is not pushed completely in.
Needle is bent.
Needle is too thick or too thin.
Needle is bent, and has hit the needle plate because
you are pulling or pushing the fabric.
The bobbin case is not properly inserted.
The seam is sewn unevenly
The tension needs adjusting.
Thread is too thick, stubbed or hard.
The bobbin thread is unevenly wound.
Thread loops at top or underside of fabric
8:4
Remedy
Push needle fully up. Flat side facing the back.
Use needle system 130/705 H.
Insert a new needle.
Check how the machine is threaded.
Use a larger needle.
See above.
Adjust thread tension.
Only use good quality threads.
Use needle with large eye (system 130 N).
Insert new needle and push completely in.
Insert a new needle.
Change the needle.
Only guide the fabric lightly.
When you insert the bobbin case, push it fully into the stop. Pull
lightly on the end of the thread to make sure bobbin case is secure.
Check needle thread tension.
Only use good quality threads.
Do not wind thread by hand. Make sure thread is pulled solidly into
bobbin tension spring. Check bobbin threading path.
Re-thread machine, making sure the presser foot is raised to its
highest position as you thread. This ensures that the needle thread is
securely in thread tension system.