Serger Troubleshooting | Common serger problems & how to fix them

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Is your relationship with your serger more "hate/love" than "love/hate". It might be an easy fix to understanding that complicated piece of machinery and having it run like a charm! Trust me, I spent my fair share of frustration on this little guy, but once I figured out the issues and learned how to fix and prevent them, I gained a lasting respect for my overlocker!
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@itzsheena5941 2 жыл бұрын

I had the first problem: serger just stopped making stitches and all I saw were 4 long threads. I had to just remove every thread then finally learned to thread it using my manual. I've always just pulled it through 😁 It's working great now. Thank you. 🙏

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! It's not so bad once you know how to do it in the right order

@johnhutchins8252 7 ай бұрын

I've had my singer serger for years, I broke a need and it hasn't made a stitch since

@ruthbradbury2993 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , This was very helpful. I just got mine recently and thinking the the looper got caught on the fabric. I May have been going to fast. Thank you.

@geoffsm100 3 жыл бұрын

Left needle thread keeps snapping. I had this problem with my Brother 3034 and, to put it politely, I was not happy. Anyway, I rethreaded it a number of times, changed the needles and still no luck. After a load of frustration I decided to change the threads for someting completely different and IT WORKED!! This was something that I didn't think would affect the machine as I'd not heard it mentioned in the 'problem solving' videos I've watched but I would say that it's worth gining it a go and seeing what happens - if poss try using a high quality thread to test the machine as this will help either resolve the issue or remove thread type as the issue. I would also say that corectly threading the machine is a must and this is not always easy to do when the instruction you have are not clear. I hope this helps.

@darlenenelson215 2 жыл бұрын

so glad I found your videos. Thank you for the great information 🤗

@saraaronzon4562 2 жыл бұрын

So genuine, love your videos!

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sara! Sometimes a bit too honest ;)

@darlenenelson215 2 жыл бұрын

I was making wash clothes with terrycloth and broke two needles🥺 I was surprised they broke and two crazy ...any ideas? Loved your help

@Jahdeeen 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Sergers are very stressing 🤦🏾‍♀️H my left needle thread keep snapping I’ve re thread a 1000 times. This issue stated after accidentally seeing over pins. Needles did not break though

@Jahdeeen 3 жыл бұрын

Is there anything you’d recommend?

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

It could be something bent or out of alignment. If rethreading and new needles aren't helping, I'd take it in to the machine shop

@Jahdeeen 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried changing the needle gonna try now. Thanks

@felinehermetica 3 ай бұрын

The best advice i can give as a seamstress is before you thread your machine, just run it and watch what it does. Do this with all your machines. I learned so much about industrial machines, in the beginning by just watching the bobbin and needle interact. When i got my serger I did the same thing, just watched it run for a bit, then when i threaded it, I would turn the hand wheel to see what that thread was doing and where it was going. You might need to take some pieces off to see it all, but thats also good to do, being able to fix your machine when shes acting up is priceless. I've taken apart so many sewing machines at this point I'm pretty comfortable fixing just about any issues that crop up now. When you're ready get some scrap fabric and test all the settings on the machine, its the best way to know how things are going to work with different types of fabric.

@seasonallyproductive 3 ай бұрын

That's great advise! So much simpler if we can learn to do maintenance ourselves. And the basic mechanics of sewing machines really isn't all that complicated

@felinehermetica 3 ай бұрын

It’s really rewarding too. 😊 They are very basic and anyone can do it! I just about cried when I realized there are no sewing machine repair shops around me. I had no choice, if I wanted to sew, I had to figure it out! 😵‍💫

@torigoth7487 3 жыл бұрын

My 1034d's knife release flip won't move to the left (intended to release the knife). I opened the cover to see inside and flip can't move because something's blocking. Do you know what's wrong?

@karenboek1193 2 ай бұрын

Terrific tutorial!! Thank you for sharing.

@seasonallyproductive Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@netamartens8806 2 жыл бұрын

I have 16sh546 singer serger what needles do I have to use?

@mysewcialthread 2 жыл бұрын

Great vlog. My serger only cuts for a short time then it gets blunt (?) and starts chewing fabric 🙀, want an upgrade by hubby insists it must be a fixable problem 🤷

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like it could be dull and/or in the wrong position. My lower knife has a mark on it to match up for the right height

@mysewcialthread 2 жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive thank you. Changed the blade. Will double check the height. Maybe my screw needs changing as it may loosen with use?

@ilobalucy3448 2 жыл бұрын

My white serger machine keeps surging at a point, after which the lower looper thread breaks off! It’s frustrating 🥺. I haven’t even used it for any project

@cydniegnarcia 3 жыл бұрын

I hate my serger

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! What is the main issue?

@cydniegnarcia 3 жыл бұрын

It jams up and the lower looper (the second one you thread) is always no longer threaded when I open after the jam

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

@@cydniegnarcia hmm. That is odd. Have you tried threading in a different order? On mine, if the upper and lower looper threads aren't in the right orientation they do wonky things. Other than that I'm not much help! Could be the timing. I would probably take it in for servicing if it was mine

@elizabethhill8781 3 жыл бұрын

I had that problem too. Turns out that when I was rethreading it I wasn’t lifting the thread out of the way of the knife. I always turn off the upper knife when I’m threading it now. Hope that helps.

@geoffsm100 3 жыл бұрын

Had an issue like this and found rather than thread the machine in 4321 sequence I did it in 3421. This means that the loopers don't get twisted around each other before sewing.

@MMASTROG1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! My right needle thread and sometimes my left needle breaks AFTER serging. The stitch is nice. Needles ok, I even turned the tension to 0!!! But nothing. When stretching the fabric after serging, needle thread breaks... can you help please?

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a tension issue and could be the way all the threads are interacting, not just the needle threads. I would consult your manual for recommended settings and diagrams

@barbgardiner5719 2 жыл бұрын

When threading an OLD Singer Serger, that silver thing on top with a hole in it, do you just go through the hole from the back, or from the back and wrap around to go through the hole? My 4 thread stitch, when I sew two pieces, when I sew two pieces, and I try to get the seam flat and centered on the back, the treads on the front become exposed and look like a ladder. Please HELP as I can’t afford to take the machine in.

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like the needle tension needs to be adjusted and/or the needle threads aren't correctly in the tension discs. As for the silver thing, I thread it from front to back and then bring it back to the front through the groove and into the tension discs

@Sandrabland 3 жыл бұрын

My Pfaff 4862 is new to me, and after recently having paid for general servicing to fix the timing, I have sewn for about 10 hours on it. Now my presser foot lift lever on the side is loose and won’t engage and lift the presser foot. Would hate to have to pay for another service. Any suggestions?

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I would ask for a warranty check since you just took it in for servicing. It sounds like something is disconnected inside so if the shop won't look at it for free then you could take the side off and see if there's something obviously out of place

@cavsomecadence6117 Жыл бұрын

Bless you for trying to help us. My serger gets jammed after 3 uses. I get charged 100. USD every time I take it in. So I only use it for the items I'm making...about 4. I have no more money. The threaded looper needles get missaligned due to tension or thick material (Janome 1110DX). I stop it as soon as I can but sometimes that is too late. I wish someone who has experienced this could help me and show ne what I am doing wrong. They don't have a book for repairs. My Bernina activa 135 S, sewing machine needs a new spring. I was cleaning it and I accidently snagged and pulled out the spring underneath. Since I cant get my hands on a REPAIR manual, I cannot tell which spring it is. They only make 2, so I can buy both. My maching casing must be sealed because there are no screws to remove. ...yet, if I take it in, 1. They wont say HOW they opened it and 2. It coet 125. USD to put it back...with NO other services ie. cleaning or oiling (since your supposed to do that youeself). I can't find a school or class in machine repair. 😮 I guess it is a closed, exclusive, good-o'l-boy community. So...thanks for sharing.😮

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Ugh! It's so dang frustrating! I'm sure you've probably tried, but I've had really good luck finding all kinds of manuals online just by searching make and model followed by "manual". KZfaq is also helpful if you can find someone with the same machine as yours

@mishyfishy389 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. I haven't fixed my serger yet! I tried to sew fabric that was too bulky, it got stuck, and It took several attempts to pull it out. Once I got it all re threaded it won't work. Only four long strings coming out and the yellow one keeps snapping 😩 im not sure what's going on

@seasonallyproductive 11 ай бұрын

Ugh, sergers can be so temperamental. They need to be threaded in the correct order. Sometimes the looper eye can also get missed. I'd check those two things first. Best of luck!

@mishyfishy389 11 ай бұрын

@seasonallyproductive thanks so much I will check it all again! -Michelle Australia 🇦🇺

@giovanaespinoza5990 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I was wondering if you have any clue on what to do if my right needle keeps breaking? I have looked everywhere and cant find any solutions.

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I would make sure it's being installed all the way up to the top of the needle holder, then check that it's not hitting a knife or looper (could be a time issue) and then make sure the thread isn't caught somewhere causing severe tension on the needle. Good luck!

@geoffsm100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, as well as ensuring that the needle is installed correctly, make sure you thread it in the order indicated by the manufacturer. Also take a look at KZfaq video s about your machine. You could try a slightly larger needle and good quality thread. Thread tension can also cause threads or needles to break. Hope this helps.

@dorisamstutz5888 2 жыл бұрын

I have two identical sergers and they worked wonderfully until I ran out of thread on the needle I put a new spool of thread in and now the darn thing creates a really loose loopy stitch I tried adjusting the needle thread tension and the upper looper tension and while the stitching is a bit tighter now the darn thing unthreads the needle or it does this crazy thing where the needle thread gets all looped up. I know it is threaded correctly and I just can’t figure it out

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

I would open up the tension discs all the way and floss them. Sometimes there's tiny pieces of thread or lint caught in there

@sherifaust8116 Жыл бұрын

I have the serger working well on the stitch and threading but my problem is that the feed dogs are not pulling /working. I have to force the material through. Can you assist??

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I would think this might have something to do with the presser foot? I believe there is also a presser foot/feed dog adjustment to make it more aggressive

@threadsofallcolors1258 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t know. I have a question. When sewing thread wraps around roll hem point and other part beside roll hem throat part. Fabric will then not move forward. Why?

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not understanding completely, but I think the fabric might be too far to the right? It shouldn't be getting caught in the loopers

@ikonicstudios 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it could be an issue with the feed dogs. Which is why it would explain the issues happening sporadically. Just thought I’d mention this and hopefully it helps 😁

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Great point! Thanks for watching

@101Falak 3 жыл бұрын

I neeed help with differential dog settings 🥴😭

@ishmaebannister2255 11 ай бұрын

I watched your video before on how to thread my serger but yesterday i had to change the thread colors

@seasonallyproductive 11 ай бұрын

Oh the dreaded thread change! Hope it went well for you

@kaitiebrand Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! The knifes of my ultralock singer S14-78 machine don't work (they don't move). Can you explain me what the problem is?

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry I'm not sure. I would check that they are engaged and that nothing is binding

@lindabrown2889 Жыл бұрын

Can u help me my b needle thread won't catch when I do a 4 thread stitch on my singer 14sh654 ultralock

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

I would try rethreading again following the manual exactly

@valeriebeland1861 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you help me to fixe mu upper knife, is not going back to his place is stock. I don't know really how that happen. Tank you

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Mine sometimes has to be wiggled back into its proper position

@OpenWorldGirlMR 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my brother serger for well over 2 years and I still have not used it bc no matter how I thread it, it has never sewn properly :(. It only gives me a knotted mess.

@sheistyco 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. My Singer Coverlock 14n735 suddenly making problems. It does not start at all :(( when i press the footer, its not starting. But the lamp are okay. I just bought this machine 1 month ago 😭 now its suddenly not working. Should i change the footer ?

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

I would first check the cord. Unplug all ends and us them back in, making sure it's all tight. If that doesnt solve the problem, then it is likely the wiring in either the pedal or the receiving port. A technician would be able to tell you which - or if you have another pedal that fits into the port you could try that

@glitterbombbikini7622 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am having trouble using the elastic foot. The machine is jamming up and the needles break! Please help!!!

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Unfortunately I haven't used any other feet on this one so I can't be of help :(

@phyllisrosenthal683 3 ай бұрын

What is the standard numbers for a 3 thread serger. I keep getting large loops

@seasonallyproductive 2 ай бұрын

I don't know that there is a standard. It will depend on the machine itself, as well as the fabric being used. I would check that the tension discs are completely clean (I use floss) and that the threads are sitting properly between the discs. Then I would test several times, making adjustments to one dial at a time until I get the desired outcome.

@lindafudge57 3 жыл бұрын

Couldnt get serger thread to chain. Went back to regular thread

@melissamiller2464 Жыл бұрын

My blade is not cutting/ I have a singer serger too. I bought it on marketplace it has differential feed. It looks alot like yours but I am not sure the blades are the same.

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

I have had this issue and it was the lower blade being pushed down beyond its guide line. If you look closely there is a small notch line showing you where to line it up. It's an easy fix with a screw driver

@LR-fz5us 9 ай бұрын

Help my machine is identical to yours.. but i have put perfect but the neaddle. Thread break it please can you tell me whats is happening?

@seasonallyproductive 9 ай бұрын

Sometimes this happens to me if the thread is hooked around the top guide

@Moneybags8989 2 жыл бұрын

So what does it means when needle tension will not change it stays loose whether its 1 or 9 its pissing me off

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

I would guess the thread is not in the tension discs correctly, or there is a piece of fibre/dust/etc caught in the discs as well. Remove the thread and then use some dental floss to clean between the discs

@Louise-zs9rl 21 күн бұрын

The stich finger keeps falling off my Brother serger and It does not seem to hold on to it securely.

@johannarosenfield3254 2 жыл бұрын

I I put in knew needle and rethreaded the whole serger but still get skipped stitches with right needle thread.

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Skipped stitches can be due to the type of needle. My own serger is very particular between stretch and jersey and ball point needles.

@Psalms5110 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this serger and I threaded everything properly and it won’t even thread! The needle only moves when I turn the hand wheel, it doesn’t move but it makes a noise when I press the presser foot. Any idea of why this happens ?

@blakegreene6913 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue and I’m so frustrated. I just got it the other day and it’s plugged in, lights on, and when do press the foot controller it makes a sound and doesn’t move😩

@sherifaust8116 Жыл бұрын

I have had the same problem and after spending the day researching on line I think I’m back to an issue with the stitch length or some lose screws closer to the feed dogs. If you find out how to fix yours please let us know…

@djtblizzle Жыл бұрын

I have an older serger (90’s) and I tried twice to thread it according to the manual. Still no chains… just strands. Frustration setting in

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Hmm. That is frustrating. If you're threading completely through in the correct order (3,4,1,2), then I would check that your lower looper thread is coming up over the upper looper

@christyhaywood1526 10 ай бұрын

need help with serger wrapping thread around feed area. i can't get thread to not wrap around the under area, knife presser foot area. I have a brother 1634d. i am so frustrated. i can't find anything on this. help please.

@seasonallyproductive 9 ай бұрын

Is this while there's fabric in the machine and the presser foot is down? Or when the presser foot is up?

@dorisufondu764 Жыл бұрын

Please what does it means when my A; needle thread keeps cutting after sarging well a little bit!

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

It may not be threaded correctly, or the thread for that needle may be getting caught on something. First step is always to try rethreasing from the beginning

@dorisufondu764 Жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive thanks for the reply

@zo1820 Жыл бұрын

My serger was fine I just took it in for a cleaning and he told me I needed new blades and that’s where the problem started. I never had it chew up any fabric and now it just wants to chew up fabric I cannot adjust my stitch width unless I do some tinkering. I’m not really confident he has the blade in the correct position either. It’s not too bad when I know what I have adjusted or touched on my machine but when someone else monkeys on it I have no idea where to start. So frustrating!! He also said my timing was off which I didn’t see any evidence of. Now I really think the timing is off!

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, that is frustrating! The knives are fairly easily adjusted (on my machine, anyway). They have a little notch in them to see where they align on the machine. If that doesn't help, I would take it to a different repair person, if possible.

@zo1820 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to reply☺️. Yes next time I’ll replace my own blades. Since I posted that comment I discovered that the blade assembly isn’t returning back to a lesser width when I dial it closer. It seems something is sticking … for wider stitch widths it moves to the right but when I turn the knob to come back to a narrower stitch width I have to push it back. I bought this second hand and not from a Jenome dealer. I definitely will be trying to find someone else.

@variniaharris1949 9 ай бұрын

I just bought a serger today. It was second hand to me but the lady said it was new . It looks fairly new. It is a White Speedylock 1600. My issue is we finally got it threaded. I tested it made some adjustments to the tension dials. I started getting really nice seams then I shut it off. I decided I wanted to check out how it did on a single layer of fabric. I did fine then I did another test of 2 layers and my threads started getting all messed up. I couldn't stitch without it getting all tangled...I noticed that a thread keeps getting caught under the metal plate. Right where the plate meets the plastic. Just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with that happening?

@seasonallyproductive 9 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if it's a looper thread not being threaded up properly

@Lydibrown Жыл бұрын

Oooh I see.thr waste bag isn't connected to your serger and sits underneath...where did you get this! Or what brand is it? I need one.

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Yes, it came with my pfaff coverlock 3.0. I've since removed it because it kept getting bumped off, or would be in the way for my kids when they use the serger

@emmanuelapisio9679 2 жыл бұрын

My machine is not forming a chain at all ..Tried rethreading several times, It didn't work out well.what can do ...

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Usually it's the order of threading. Most machines thread in the order: upper looper, lower looper, right needle, left needle

@fundisiweyengwa9951 4 ай бұрын

It's also possible that your timing is off. Search here on YT for videos that explain serger timing. I've had the same issue before and after fixing the timing, it chain stitches again

@sheliapower4566 Жыл бұрын

Mine chains for a few seconds and then breaks. I have retreaded and keeps doing it. I don’t know what else to try.

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Rethreading is a great first try! This has happened to me before, as well. Making sure I'm threading in the right order, and that none of the threads are getting stuck anywhere usually solves the problem. If you're able to run your machine with the cover open, I would do that, very slowly, so you can see what's going on

@hashemhajmirzaali6755 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. How to troubleshoot a serger which does not cut? Top knife is new but not sure about bottom one. Thanks!

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I would check the position of the lower knife. It might be pushed down. If that doesn't work try sharpening

@shamaysrayl4126 3 ай бұрын

What about if your thread keeps coming out the left needle 😂 I’ll thread it and pull the read to the back so I know it’s threaded but some how I’ll check the chain and the left needle thread is no longer there

@seasonallyproductive 2 ай бұрын

Could it be getting caught somewhere and breaking?

@cloutfiendahh 2 жыл бұрын

hey i hope you can answer my question! so my mom just bought a new serger which she received it today the problem is that the needle doesnt go up and down. when she pushes on the peddle it makes noise but doesnt sew do you know what the problem

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the hand wheel? Could be something with the power cord. If it still doesn't move with the hand wheel, I would check all areas to make sure there's not packaging jammed somewhere, or a bent piece restricting movement

@TheChamberRoomExperience 3 жыл бұрын

I have broken 6 needles until I just used the round knob to slowly turn and find that the loopers are hitting my needles... I don't understand how it is so close and hitting the right or left hitting. I thought perhaps the needle was not pushed up all the way, but it was. What do I do?? Babylock Eclipse Dx

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming these are all new, straight needles. The looper could be bent or timing could be off

@TheChamberRoomExperience 3 жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive new needles... also this is a self threader. I am trying to figure out how it’s hitting. It’s not like it’s movable ( to bend it back in place) ughhh I live on Maui. If I put it in the shop, it may be there 4-6 months!!

@clairegoodlet2472 2 жыл бұрын

Hi just wondering what's up with my machine when I thread it up and do a chain it does a good chain but as soon as I add fabric it's like it doesn't stich fabric at all then threads break? Can't understand why it's fine without the fabric, any help appreciated. Thanks

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

My 1st thought would be to rethread from scratch, making sure you're following the correct order. Typically sergers are 3, 4, 1, 2 for thread order. Ensure nothing is being caught anywhere.

@MamaZanobia 2 жыл бұрын

My "needles" on the inside of the machine keep hitting & scrapping each other so I can't even use the seger..

@MamaZanobia 2 жыл бұрын

Went to a repair shop & it's the timing is off.. 😑

@smould1 3 жыл бұрын

I have borrowed an overlocker (Singer) just to see how I get on with it and to begin with all went well. However, suddenly the fabric seems to get trapped or pulled in towards the blades and the blades aren’t cutting as well as they did originally. I did get a pin trapped in there and I’m worried that this is going to prove an expensive issue. Can I change the blades myself? Or sharpen them perhaps? If so, can you advise please?

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to both! Although I would first try readjusting the bottom blade. The blade may have a notch on it for alignment. If that doesn't work then try sharpening.

@smould1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have you ever sharpened them yourself? Do you have advice on this?

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

@@smould1 no I haven't but I did have my repair lady do it once. I would just take a file or sharpening stone to the edge.

@amyg3774 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my machine second hand and one thing is one of the needles keeps getting caught it seems on the lower looper but also I can't even sew with it because when I try all it does is just cut and doesn't sew... I ordered some new needles because maybe I thought it was a bent needle? I haven't threaded properly it appears but for some reason it's not sewing at all... Please help me? It is a Brother 920D

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the order of the threading could be wrong and possibly the timing. If you're following the directions in the manual and still have trouble I would take it to the repair shop

@Half_agony_hope 2 жыл бұрын

I have a brother 1634D and my left needle thread is constantly breaking. I took it apart and cleaned it and have rethreaded it, tried different needles and nothing helped. It’ll sew for a while and then the left needle just breaks and will keep going. Any suggestions?

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

What order are you threading? Most machines are upper looper, lower looper, right needle, left needle. Seems silly, but it could be the cause. I would also check that the thread isn't wrapped around the spool holder, or anywhere else.

@judyschuettpelz953 3 жыл бұрын

i have a older babyloc 5280E my problem is the chaining tongue keeps breaking on me. I have been trying to get the tension correct and not there yet either. But my biggest issue is I have replaced the chaining tongue 3 times and wonder why when the needles go down it hits the chaining tongue. I did purchase the correct needles for the serger because it does'nt use just the regular sewing machine needle. I am so frustrated, please help

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! That sounds super frustrating. I don't have experience with that exact issue, but I would say if your needles are brand new and straight and still hitting pieces then something is out of whack. I'd be taking it into the repair shop if it was me

@judyschuettpelz953 3 жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive i changed the needles thinking they were possibly bent and it did seem to help. I used an old chaining tongue on it to test it out. I rethreaded the whole thing and started over. I am still at a loss as to why the chaining tongue has broke again. so frustrating.

@GinaAhrens Жыл бұрын

My loopers just seem to come unthreaded…..I have an old simplicity sl4300

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

I would try rethreading following the manual. They shouldn't come untreated on their own

@rosamachado8556 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same exact machine what size nails

@bettyannholt1290 3 жыл бұрын

My new Singer Pro Finish hand wheel will not move. Help!

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

If there's nothing blocking it or jammed inside or out, or a needle isn't bent preventing it from moving, I would take it to the repair shop

@TaeJamz 3 жыл бұрын

I'm am so stressed because of my singer serger lol. I just bought it and it is threaded correctly because it makes the chain tail, but whenever I try to feed my fabric through, the thread tail doesn't move through?? Unless I have to constantly pull the tail while my fabric is going through? It keeps jamming and I see a ton of thread gathered at the start of my fabric and then the serger stops. Like I'm only sewing not even an inch of fabric before it stops. My fabric isn't bunching because my fabric has barely even made it through lol

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify - you're able to run it fine without fabric? With the presser foot up and down it works fine? Bit once you put the fabric in with the presser foot down it won't move? Are the feed dogs in the upper position?

@aprilames6043 2 жыл бұрын

I am having the same issue. Letting out the line and it’s properly threaded. It bunches up even if no fabric. Please let me know if you found the solution.

@TaeJamz 2 жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive yes, I got it to work fine after fiddling with the tension, but I still run into the same issue sometimes. I’m not sure what position the feed dogs are in to be honest lol.

@TaeJamz 2 жыл бұрын

@@aprilames6043 I had to keep adjusting my tension and I was able to serge one garment. I haven’t tried it again with another fabric since that project though.

@aprilames6043 2 жыл бұрын

@@TaeJamz thank you so much! I found that I did not correctly thread the lower looper (apparently there are two holes to thread). I’m still working to get the correct tension but did finally get it working 🤷🏻‍♀️

@igedivine718 Жыл бұрын

My server makes a clicking sound and won’t even work….the needles just go through makes a clicking sound and won’t overlock the fabric

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Does it sound like metal hitting metal? Needle could be bet, knife could be out of place, or timing could be off. I would first try new needles and check postion of knives. Re-thread in order and see how that works

@annetboulware2180 Жыл бұрын

My serger not catching the fabric

@seasonallyproductive Жыл бұрын

Hi Annet, I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to, but I would try rethreading. Perhaps it's not forming a chain

@nfladd7396 3 жыл бұрын

the sewing jammed up and got stucked how to solve that, pls

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

Is a looper stuck in the fabric? This can happen when the knives aren't cutting properly. You'll need to cut the fabric out and then adjust the knives. Possibly sharpen them

@nfladd7396 3 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot

@sophiaf3497 3 жыл бұрын

my upper looper and the straight lower looper hit each other while i was sewing and now the serger won’t move since the pieces can’t move past each other. i’m not sure if a piece is bent or if my machines timing is off. do you know what this could be and how i could fix this?

@sophiaf3497 3 жыл бұрын

i have a brother 1034d btw

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

My guess would be that something is bent. I would take it in for servicing

@sophiaf3497 3 жыл бұрын

Sewing from Scratch do you think i could replace the part myself?

@wyntourwonderlynd4364 3 жыл бұрын

@@sophiaf3497 have you ever took your machine apart?

@sophiaf3497 3 жыл бұрын

Wyntour Hall no i haven’t

@olgarodriguez1550 8 ай бұрын

I have an ez lock nancy sewing macheni put the needle sorry my ingles is not good😢😅

@seasonallyproductive 6 ай бұрын

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that machine

@rocayamacmod1257 8 ай бұрын

My serger just stopped running 😢

@seasonallyproductive 7 ай бұрын

Oh no! 🤞🤞 it's something simple

@KenteFashionkilla 3 жыл бұрын

My top needled keep breaking they won’t hold . Omg I thought the first one was broke .....I bought another one and I’m Having the same issue the top left and right will not hold omg help they keep Breaking I’m loosing my mind helppppp

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean? The screws aren't tightening enough to hold the needles?

@KenteFashionkilla 3 жыл бұрын

@@seasonallyproductive thank youuuu so much for replying. My right and left needle THREAD (I should have said that first) keep breaking after a few loops they just snap out of the needle. I’ve tried everything and they keep breaking

@geoffsm100 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, had the same problem, try good quality threads also thread the machine in the order instructed in the manual. Watch KZfaq videos about your machine. Adjust thread tensions until thread chains correctly when sewing without fabric, then try with fabric and slowly adjust tensions until it works. Hope this helps

@KenteFashionkilla 3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffsm100 bless you yes it worked

@sheilamitchell9108 3 жыл бұрын

My singer s1478 serger the hand wheel is stuck ? How do I fix it myself please

@seasonallyproductive 3 жыл бұрын

I would look all around and inside to see what is causing it to seize. Could be loopers or knives binding on something, thread being pulled too tight somewhere, etc. If you can't see any issues then I would take it in to the repair shop

@SisterMinnie 2 жыл бұрын

My singer serger keeps in threading everytime I sew it’s beyond frustrating. The brother was such a better machine compared to this one.

@seasonallyproductive 2 жыл бұрын

Is the thread snapping? Or the needles are unthreading?

@merlenegrant1177 4 ай бұрын

My serger is not cutting went hi am serger

@seasonallyproductive 4 ай бұрын

This has happened to me before. Usually it's because the front knife has been pushed down or isn't in the correct position. It's an easy adjustment. There may be a small marking on the knife to show where to align it.