Sewing Problems And Their Solutions - Pfaff creative 2124 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 or has slubs in it or has become dry
after overlong storage.
Thread is too thick.
Needle breaks off
Needle is not pushed fully in.
Needle is bent.
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.
6:4
Remedy
Push needle fully upwards. 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 upper thread tension.
Only use good quality threads.
Use needle with large eye (system 130 N).
Insert new needle and push fully in.
Insert different type of 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 presser foot is raised
to its highest position. This ensures that needle
thread is securely in thread tension system.