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stratford1970

I have turned my new pfaff machine on for the first time today. I have never used a embroidery machine before and in the space of 20 mins have gone through 4 needles !!!!!
I have tried not having the fabric too tight, I have made sure its put in properly............any ideas?
The final needle did manage to do 3/4 of the design before it broke !!! It was a single colour design, I didnt want to try anything too hard on the first go !!!!

ANY IDEAS ?????

ScreenBags · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

Usually, the first thing to check is threading.

Cut the thread at the top of the machine.
Make sure the presser foot is up.
Put that thread tail all the way out, and throw away.
Thread again, following the manual and making sure to pull the thread snugly through each tension disk, so it's 'seated' properly.

That solves most threading/needle breaking problems for me.

stratford1970 · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: needle breaking

Thanx for that, Im just on my way to bed, but I will give it a try 2morro, when I have been for some new needles !!!! I think I will buy a good supply..........................just incase !!!!!!

superfache · Wishlist Member Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

I was having trouble with this too. Make sure you are turning the knob down tight. I have a different machine- but I mine you need to use a little screwdriver to tighten the screw that hold the needle in tight enough.

Stacylynn · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:27 am Post subject:

make sure you have the right needle for the job. if it's a heavy material you need a strong needle, just like reg. sewing. in embroidery the needle is under a lot more stress, when you do a dense design, the thread just adds to the material's thickness. try doing an outline type design.
Stacylynn