What To Do When - Janome mystyle 16 User Manual

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Incorrect size needle.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Improper threading.
Rethread machine.
Loose upper thread tension.
Tighten upper thread tension.
Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Loose presser foot.
Reset presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Rewind bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.
Pulling fabric, Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Breaking Needle Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Reset needle,
Loose presser foot.
Reset presser foot.
Upper and lower threads not drawn back When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
Bunching of Thread
under presser foot before starting seam.
back of presser foot about 10 cm and hold until a few stitches
are formed.
Incorrect thread tension.
Reset thread tension.
Using two different sizes or kinds of thread.
Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size anid kind.
Puckering
Bent or blunt needle.
Insert new needle.
Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft. Use underlay of tissue paper.
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