Sewing Machine Problems: The Most Common Issues

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Up to 85% of sewing machine repairs are avoidable and simple things. In this video we try to break down the most common issues we see with machines that come in for repair including their causes and ways to avoid them. Please leave any questions in the comments.
Thanks For Watching & Hope This Helps!
(All shot on an iPhone 7 & standard earbud mic. We used 2 spotlights with daylight bulbs, a vanity light and three ceiling lights to record this in our garage - Sorry for any audio/video issues, just working with what we have.)
0:21 - Spool Pins
0:59 - Stacked v.s. Cross Wound Thread
1:34 - Spool Caps
3:34 - Spool Stand
4:29 - Spool Cones / Spacers
4:58 - Thread Quality
5:40 - Upper Tension
7:19 - Presser Foot Position & How It Relates To Tension
8:03 - How To Check If You Have Top Tension
9:39 - Too Little Tension
11:09 - Too Much Tension
12:39 - Loops On The Bottom (Missing The Take-Up Lever)
13:31 - Unjamming Machine & Hook Care
15:44 - Front Loading v.s. Top Loading (Drop-In)
17:03 - Bobbin Case (Tension, Threading, Etc.)
18:10 - Bobbin Direction
20:25 - Bobbins
21:45 - Be Sure To Sink Your Needle
22:14 - Be Sure To Hold Your Thread Tails
23:45 - Machine Making Sound But Not Running
24:44 - Machine Not Feeding Material
25:20 - Machine Not Releasing Material
25:50 - Best Settings For Dialing In Tension
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@barbaramacvean925 3 жыл бұрын

Your very last tip about checking your tension with a zigzag stitch was a solid gold nugget. See 25.50 minutes. Thanks!

@cellocello1762 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I’ve had my machine for 30 years, and no one told me about adjusting the tension! I even had it in for repair twice because of loose stitches, and still no one told me this could be the problem. I already put it in my basement, ready to send off to charity (for the parts) when I saw this video and decided to give it one last try to fix the problem myself. And now it’s working just fine again! You, kind sir, just saved me hundreds of dollars! Thank you! 👐

@JackCreekRoad 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@antoniochavez508 3 ай бұрын

Very informative video. I am a guy new to sewing, now that I am retired, and had had my good share of sewing machine issues. This is a very useful video I am sure I will watch again in the near future. Heartfelt thank you.

@merianjones2449 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner in sewing machine. Thank you for this tutorial. My machine is making noise and it ate my cloth. I tried your tips. It works. New subscriber here.

@mikewilson6128 2 жыл бұрын

This guy really knows his stuff, and has an uncanny ability to explain it all extremely clearly, in layman's terms. Best sewing video on KZfaq that I've seen.

@JackCreekRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@elizdonovan5650 3 жыл бұрын

Am 65 years old and have learned things I did not know from this video. Thank you. Stay safe. 🌲🌝☘️

@gpk7683 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sewing for two days and this has really helped. I decided to start at 80 with my mother in law’s machine she left my wife. Thanks

@dcwatashi 4 жыл бұрын

Way2go proud of you!!! 👍

@TheJudeJane 4 жыл бұрын

GPK Never too late to learn to sew and have fun!! Proud of your ambition! Good luck and keep up the good work!

@bc7495 3 жыл бұрын

Hey never to late to learn something new I myself have been seeing for about a year on a machine that is hand sewn since I was like 10 so 15 years of experience with a hand held needle and maybe a yr of very casually trying to figure out how to work these contraptions and this has helped more then 50 or more useless vids ice wasted my time on

@samanthawigley730 Жыл бұрын

I've only just started to sew. My second hand machine has been puzzling me for the last 2 days.....your tips has solved the puzzle & now works perfectly.....glad I found this video, it saved me £££ to get an unnecessary service. THANK YOU 😊

@blackdogbite 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Every sentence you spoke taught me something I had no idea about,. This was the most useful 27 minutes I have spent on KZfaq. Thanks you so much!

@ShelbyMarx099 4 жыл бұрын

My grandma in my town was known for her amazing sewing skills and after she passed no one could ever replace her, even to this day. As a kid I didn't learn much from her, but now years later, it's time to pick up on some stuff and continue on her legacy with the things she left behind. Thank you for helping me in making her proud, I'll never be what she was, but i know she'd be happy that I'm slowly following her footsteps.

@jeannemarie9466 4 жыл бұрын

@Dahlia Awww. Lovely story, but I’m just betting that your Grandmother will be watching & guiding you. I’ll further bet you have learned, through watching, far more than you realize. And you will soon be the ‘go-to’ person, in your town! Happy Sewing.

@littletoca4263 2 жыл бұрын

That's one heck of a story

@geminisabah Жыл бұрын

Grandmas are like flowers... unique and wonderful ❤

@patriciajrs46 4 ай бұрын

Great story.

@ourlife72 2 ай бұрын

That was the way my grandma was, After she passed my dad just about beg me to take her sew machine. I didn't just wasn't interested in sewing at 20yr. old. Now at 51 I wish I had and took sewing classes.

@joannemilburn6429 4 жыл бұрын

I have learnt more in 26 minutes about my machine than all the years I have been sewing! Thank you! VERY informative.

@joannemilburn6429 4 жыл бұрын

Just going to run off and check my bobbin size....!!! 😁

@supermom6kids 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. I tried all the solutions offered here, and none worked. I discovered that my bobbin was the wrong size! It was not tall enough! I switched out the bobbin for the right size and now it works perfectly!

@fel6533 4 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I approached machine with such vengeance and actually worked. Thank you, tension has been my sewing demon.

@AJ-nj5fx 3 жыл бұрын

I am so thankful I found this video before I hurled my machine off the balcony or took it to a repair shop. Thank you for explaining the mechanics of the machine and why it does what it does; many don’t take the time, just don’t know or just can’t communicate this effectively. This tutorial was a true education. Now I can sew a little less stressed and with a smile.

@patriciajrs46 4 ай бұрын

Good for you. I'm glad that you didn't chuck the machine.

@suzannebutcher5418 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t you just hate it when people put a thumbs down, when they are trying to help you? I found it very informative and have subscribed to ensure I learn more. Thank you from Wales good job .

@jayanthiramakrishnan5130 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@Phyllis83864 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@lindaoligmueller8827 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Very helpful!

@shezcal 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for putting out this video. Very informative.

@-liza 3 жыл бұрын

2021 and you saved me from believing my machine was trash. Thank YOU! 🙂

@sitolm9791 Жыл бұрын

This is the absolute best and simplest information I have ever seen! It is like sewing machine repair 101! This guy is an excellent teacher! His voice is clear, distinct, and at a perfect speed! He shows step by step from ground zero what to do to prevent problems and how to fix problems even before they happen by using the equipment the correct way. The lighting could be better but that is not a real problem! What a great site! Wish I had found this years ago! God bless you sir!

@nicorobin7211 6 жыл бұрын

I am a total beginner in sewing, I want to have a hobby and i was drawn to sewing. My husband bought me a sewing machine as a gift. I followed the instructions on the manual and cd, I tried like 20 times. And it wouldn't sew. It would just keep drilling in the same spot and all the thread gets caught in the bobbin case. I will watch this video tonight i see many positive comments. Hopefully it will help me :( I really want to start sewing :)

@jennessalynam7682 10 ай бұрын

I've been hand stitching my whole life till recently when a friend gave me a really good sewing machine. What a learning curve it has been for me. The first time I stitched anything with the machine it worked great. Of course though it was already set up basically but when I had to re-thread the bobbin I started having issues with my sewing machine. I'm confident and hopeful that after watching this very informative video that I'll be successful with using my sewing machine issue free. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge.

@fred_fred 3 жыл бұрын

Your video just turned my £10 'broken machine' purchase into a fully working beauty... Thanks so much for a great video

@marionlewis4703 4 жыл бұрын

You made it clear about the different thread spools, I have been sewing professionally for 40+ years and I did not even think about the different ways the thread was wound onto the spool. Thank you.

@louisel.sinniger2057 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Same goes for me. Had not give thought on the way the spools were wound. Also made me pay attention to sizing of “universal” spools. And also in way the wheel should be turned. Been sew for 40+ years never been taught in school or where I bought my higher end machine. Interesting how much we take for granted!

@janetmancini8918 Жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for over 40 years and I learned three new tips watching this. Thank you!

@lisadavis637 6 жыл бұрын

I have been casually sewing since 8th grade. In the past when the machine was giving me issues I sent them to the repair shop at $75 per repair. I purchased a new Singer and after sewing for three weeks the bottom thread was very loose. For weeks I have tried to remedy myself so I decided to try this site for help and your video is the best ever!. OMG I cant thank you enough for the VIDEO I put to use your advise with the bobbin, spool cap ( had no idea about the size) then threading it correctly and tension. FINALLY it is working. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!

@JackCreekRoad 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement! I'm glad we could help :) It's people like you who make this worthwhile!

@maryamamatullah6343 3 жыл бұрын

I agree his details are the best Especially the threding advice. I love it.

@5DNRG 2 жыл бұрын

Smiling hard now... I understand the relief you feel and am so happy for you that your sewing world will open up now. 🧡🌻👍

@goddessdennis6394 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😮I just fixed my sewing machine

@SusanSmith-hl3iv 4 жыл бұрын

Like many others who commented, I have been sewing at least 65 years and still learned A LOT. Many times I already knew the best practice, but you taught me WHY. Your presentation is good and your voice clear and actually calming. I bet you don’t get upset often. Thank you for all your practical tips. I just subscribed to learn more!

@codebason Ай бұрын

I hardly know anything about sewing and I'm scared of my spiffy new sewing machine because I can't problem-solve when things go wrong. This video helped me so much. Thank you!

@DJ-mj3wd 3 жыл бұрын

I have been sewing since grade school (I'm in my 50's now) and never have I been taught about tension, nor threading with the foot up! I was getting so frustrated and on my 3rd machine within a year! Your threading advice COMPLETELY and IMMEDIATELY fixed the problem of thread catching around my bobbin case and nesting. Who knew!?! You knew! LOL! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You saved my money, my machine and my sanity!

@janiceburton7080 6 жыл бұрын

I've been sewing for about 58 years and this is the best info I have ever seen on a sewing machine and how it works.

@brucemartin8435 3 жыл бұрын

58 year old car guy and just starting to learn to sew now. Thanks for the tips!

@lisakayakstoo 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I used to sew a lot; but my career got busy and I stopped for about 20 years. Now, back at it and I couldn’t even remember how to thread the machine. Learned so much from this video. Thanks for going through things so clearly. 👍🏼👍🏼

@ckottler 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that I was supposed to thread my machine with the foot up. I was trying to solve my stitching problem by adjusting the tension -- up, then down, more up, then more down. Nothing worked. I was about to give up when I decided to watch this tutorial. I went back to my machine, rethreaded it with the foot up, and my problem was solved immediately! I'm so grateful that now I'm able to sew masks during the pandemic! Thank you so much!!

@jas8815 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 68, and I've been using a sewing machine since I was a child. I can't tell you how many valuable things I just learned from watching your video. THANKS!!!

@anniek8156 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 66 and have been sewing since I was 13. Have never known the wheel should be turned toward me. Have also been threading with the pressure foot down and end up with the problems shown. Thank you sooooo much for showing me the correct ways of solving my problems.

@bc7495 3 жыл бұрын

Im 25 just bought a machine after struggling with random machines ice ethier found being tossed out or were given to me thinking the machines were toast I put away and bought a new one and thought it was junk turns out I'm just clueless and I'm glad I hung onto one of the older machines I have now cuz im now much more confident that it will work just fine and that there's nothing wrong with my new machine like superb video so greatfull

@TheDoozer52 3 жыл бұрын

I am 68 as well and sewing from I was at high school, my Mum was a dressmaker (self-taught) and this has helped me so much about tension that I never ever knew, having the foot up or down, I always had the foot down as I needed to see the eye of the needle, and it was hit or miss, I could not work out why sometimes my machine sewed brilliantly, and sometimes not. So frustrating. Thanks so much. xxx D

@suelund3882 4 жыл бұрын

Superb video. Clear and specific instructions. Classic case of you don't know what you don't know. 50 years of sewing and I have learnt a lot. Thank you.

@mlnags2829 5 жыл бұрын

Been sewing ( 8 different machines off and on for 55 years. Had my Bernina 1630 circuit board go bad and had already given away 4 machines due to downsizing . Gave away 150# material to sewing group that makes bags and lap blankets for wheelchair patients and baby blankets. Dug out my White 999 as older cabinet model in garage and original singer antique model packed. Been making beginner mistakes I've never made. Needle in backward, using no felt pad and threading machine with pressed foot down, and thinking it was the bobbin case. Grrr! You have saved me my sanity and a trip to a sewing machine repair shop. Thank you so very much for explaining EVERYTHING. Not talking down to BEGINNERS or laughing at advanced sewing customers. 👍🏻

@patriciajrs46 4 ай бұрын

I agree. The not talking down part was very encouraging.

@sareasarea3311 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't figure out why my reverse stitch was so messed up and though it was the bottom stitch. Turns out it's just the tension (my thread came loose); your video saved my life during this quarantine!

@wrinklies2167 4 жыл бұрын

Your helping me become less frightened of my sewing machine thanx so much ✨👍

@kathrynwood9642 4 жыл бұрын

I've been sewing for YEARS and learned a lot from this demo. Thank you for being so precise and comparing two different styles of machines which I have. I didn't realize that a front loading bobbin machine had more narrow stitches. I wondered why my Bernina didn't have wider stitches. My Baby Lock has very nice wide stitches but right now it wants to stop sewing forward and sew in reverse and I can't make it for forward. I hope you are still engaged with this site, it is really helpful. Kathy

@craftychrystal7913 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved my machine! I was ready to throw it out. I had taken it to the repair shop twice and had the same problem when i brought it home. Now it runs like a champ and no big loops hanging up on the bottom. Thank you thank you thank you!

@alexmelekhov8118 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Very simple and extremely comprehensive. Now i know how to tune my singer. Thanks a lot!

@jackiemoffat8499 6 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you.I am new to sewing and as part of a project that im working on it involved me using a sewing machine for the first time. After 3 days of trying to work out how to use the old macnine I kept encountering so many problems that I actually in pure frustration called out to the sewing machine " thats it you have beaten me, I give up " 😂😂😂😂 I left it for a few days because the thought of going back to it brought me out in a cold sweat. Last night I stumbled across you video and today decided to take up the challange again and because of what I learned from you I have succesfully completed what I set out to do. Thankyou , thankyou, thankyou 😃😃😃👍🏻

@Schatzie301 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I’m 85 years old and have been sewing all of my adult life. I recently bought a cheap Janome machine to sew on paper and have been having numerous problems with it. Your fabulous video has enabled me to solve these problems by giving me tips that I have never known before. Since I have always had expensive machines, I suppose they have compensated for any mistakes I may have made while this cheaper machine did not. Many thanks, this was much appreciated.

@patriciajrs46 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know this.

@Lucky14scubalucy 9 ай бұрын

THIS VIDEO JUST MADE MY DAY! I was considering buying a new machine! I can now sew again so happy!

@stockmanbooks 4 жыл бұрын

DANG! This is the BEST video I've ever seen on all the problems people have with their machines. KUDDOS to you for producing a real teaching aid!

@meganroblee5416 4 жыл бұрын

I was about ready to throw my machine across the room. Turns out I was threading it with the foot down the whole time. Thank you for saving me 😂

@JackCreekRoad 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome :) Have a great day!

@nolamu 4 жыл бұрын

Same here but thanks to Mr. Jack

@HectorMColon-yd4rn 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not a profesional as far of dealing with saw machine but cause I like saw thank you for stop me to throw my machine to the garbage.

@darlenpelletier2606 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video ! Very good information. I am having trouble with my machine not feeding. I own the Brother XL-6562 there is no button to see if it is on the button whole selection is on. Thank you 👍

@bekmussell5310 4 жыл бұрын

Megan Roblee HAHAHAHAHA Me tooooo

@sarahripley3511 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your patience in helping us walk through a sewing machine. My husband leaves the house every time I tell him that I am going to sew. So many things that I didn't know. I guess I should have been more serious when I took homeconomics in school. I am 66 and still have lots to learn. You tell us to only turn the wheel towards us, ooops, I have turned it many times the other way. Have I broken it?

@coletta1928 4 жыл бұрын

I never learned what your lessons taught me this morning and I am so grateful to finally know how to fix some problems with my ugly sewing. Thank you.

@btw7382 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been having problems with my sewing machine for such a long time and even stopped sewing cause it was so frustrating. This has been the most helpful video I’ve seen so far. I got my sewing machine to sew a straight line!!!!YAY! thank you 🙏🏻

@pilofun1 4 жыл бұрын

One problem I made for myself was putting my needle in backwards!!! Could not figure what was wrong with my machine. That was an expensive rookie mistake. Embarrassing too! Congratulations on covering and explaining how to fix most every problem one encounters with a sewing machine. Loved it and learned a lot. You’re a terrific teacher.

@gearldineallen6072 4 ай бұрын

He is a wonderful teacher explaining how to thread the machine ihave been a sewer for many years he has helped me understand better thank you very much

@Vilexxica 4 жыл бұрын

This has encouraged me so much. I thought I was just bad at sewing but no, turns out nobody ever taught me these best practices & I've been stumbling along sewing total messes because I didn't know better. Thank you!

@LindaONeill 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a sewing machine for the first time for Christmas never sold before. Your tutorial was very informative and easy to understand thank you so much for sharing.

@caitlynrios4685 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner and I just wanna say thank you sooooo much you mentioned like 5 different problems I’ve been dealing with😂😂

@margaretkoster1130 Жыл бұрын

So informative - I have been sewing for 65 years and I learned something new today! I have picked up many of the tips you gave here and there, but having them all together in a logical sequence has very helpful. Thank You!

@ailishmaher7511 4 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE A LEGEND......foot was down when threading & my bobbin was running in the wrong direction. I had literally spent 2 days taking the machine apart to clean and oil thinking it was in need of servicing. Tension had overnight just decided to go loose in the middle of a project & it was all down to those 2 very simple things. Many thanks for saving my sanity.

@KathyY1948 4 жыл бұрын

This was fascinating. I was doing everything right because that was how I was taught but I didn’t know why you needed to do it that way. Your video really taught me the why. I have been sewing for over 50 years.

@marisabernard1493 4 жыл бұрын

I started teaching myself to sew since December. SO much to learn but even the video that came with my machine didn't go over these essential things. I love that you get into explaining mechanically why things happen too, not just how to fix it. Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing this information! You're saving us all a lot of headaches and money in the future 😁👍🏻

@marycarroll2936 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very informative video. I have been sewing for about 60 years, and I learned some things about the workings of a sewing machine I did not know or I have been doing them wrong. Thank you

@achillesheal0 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video - I have been sewing for over 50 years and still learned a few new tips for keeping my sewing problem free. Thank You so much.

@saramunoz-witthauer3625 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher! Thanks! I've been sewing for a long time and my granny always handled all my issues. She died recently so I really was clueless as to how to handle any troubles! Thanks a billion! Now I can keep quilting and my granny won't be disappointed in me from the great beyond! Blessings to u!

@JackCreekRoad Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I know you'll make your Granny proud :)

@newbeequilter 6 жыл бұрын

Just imagine how many more customers would be happy at the start of purchasing their first sewing machine if the sales person made this required viewing before "ringing up the sale". I'd recommend any new sewist view this video before even reading their machine's manual and certainly before threading a machine the first time. Thank you for this helpful information. Like others who've sewn for years, I also learned a few things. I love to know how things like a sewing machine operate because it reinforces why and what I should be doing to ensure a more successful experience. Thread for a sewing machine is like gas to a car. You've got that right! Thank you again for your generosity in sharing these tips with us. You did a good thing here! I've just set up a new YT folder titled, "Sewing Machine Issues" that's included this video as a result. Hopefully, others will check it out, watch, and learn more from all the videos on your channel. :-)

@lizkaji2750 2 жыл бұрын

This is, by far, the most helpful video I've watched on KZfaq ever. As with many things, all of my problems come down to operator error. Now I can see what those errors are. My machine was all packed up and ready to go for service and it wasn't a problem with the machine at all! I've been sewing for 40 years but never realized that I didn't understand the mechanics of what I was doing and how important that really is. Thank you!

@tlrmd4you 4 жыл бұрын

I THINK IM IN LOVE!!!!! I haven't tried it yet...but I see what might be my problem...not holding my threads in the back, however, I do start with my needle down...reently anyways. But the huge problem I have, which happens almost always while I'm top stitching, so it has to look great, is that I have to go through different thicknesses and it will 1) either give me a bunch of threads at the beginning, because it is thicker and will not want to move, or 2) it gives me long stitches periodically where it seems almost like it drags the thread over a half or 1 inch space?? I am completely bewildered!! I think I will buy me a "jumper foot" to try. I have a much lesser quality machine than you do, when my machine grows up...it wants to be just like yours!!!!

@femellechatqueen 4 ай бұрын

OMG where were you when I needed simple help like this...Im 68 and you have learnt things I did not know and would come across. I was trying to set up an old white 970 for my daughter so she has something to sew or mend with and I was fiddling with the tension and came across your video and I sat here and watched it all I wished back in the days I would of had online to solve hours of fiddling on why how come issues lol Thank you for your awesome step by step I loved how you explained it in details and why some just tell you how too but do not say why it does this and why you should do things a certain way. Again thank you

@My_secret_is_i_pray 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched 10 other videos not one of them told me I had to drop the needle before I start and nothing about having the threads go towards the back!! I thought my machine Was broken. Thank you!

@karenhubler2792 4 жыл бұрын

I have been sewing 40 plus years, You are the 1st inform teacher ever, this is also the 1st time I have ever SHARED. Thank you

@sunglint 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I've never learned so much about sewing in such a short period of time. This is an example of when KZfaq shines...

@reneesmith2665 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you! I am new to sewing and you helped me to correct how I was threading my sewing machine. I kept getting birds nest and you helped me solve what I was doing wrong.

@mollyhazen 4 жыл бұрын

I am also new and was making the same exact mistake and was getting so frustrated! I ended up putting my sewing machine away for a whole year. Finally I pulled it back out and found this video. So helpful compared to other vague videos I've found on troubleshooting.

@kimadams7355 6 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. This is the first one I saw that actually showed you issues and how to fix them. Most videos are so vague. Thank you

@susantyler7115 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! You have saved me so much time and grief! Your instructions were very clear and concise. My husband even learned a few things!!! Thank You!!!

@JackCreekRoad 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Susan :)

@IslamsWay 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooooo informative. I've sent my Pfaffs for repair so many times because I couldn't figure out why I was sometimes getting a mess under my fabric and jamming over and over again. Everytime, I ask the tech why this is happening, but NO-ONE, not even other seamstresses could tell me it was just the lifter on the top thread. Always they blamed my bobbin. I actually gave away a perfectly good hardly used Pfaff years ago and bought a new one. Unbelievable it was just ensuring my thread caught the lift arm. 🤦‍♀️ Thank you SOOOOOO much for this video. (I learned other great tips, too.)

@cathyhatfield445 Ай бұрын

Wow, I realize this video was three years ago but truly helped me with my machine. I was going to buy a new one cause I thought I had bought junk. I do appreciate so much thank you.

@babiesdontgoclang 2 жыл бұрын

My mom has tried several times since I was a kid to teach me how to use my sewing machine (most recently last year). Never has it made as much sense as what I've learned in this video. Thank you for explaining everything so fully. It really helps me understand when someone explains why you should do something. Definitely going to watch more videos as I try to learn again.

@patriciajrs46 4 ай бұрын

Good job. Never give up.

@romanscibora7064 4 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled onto your video. I had a NewHome sewing machine that wasn’t working. Your video helped me to understand the small adjustments of tensions I needed to get my machine working again, and not have to buy a new machine. Your explanations are clear and so easy to understand and listen to. Thank you!

@TheDoozer52 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I am 68 and sewed since I was at high school, these things were never taught. Foot down, foot up was never mentioned, nor was the fact that you should put your needle in the work by turning the wheel forward!! Amazing, Please make more videos, you take us through step by step, I followed you step by step on my machine, and was totally amazed at what I thought was a bobbin issue was just the matter of threading the machine right and starting the initial first stitch right! Thank you, I now have your channel and the link to this video written on the back of my machine instruction book, and I have subcribed!!! xxx Doreen

@jezcartwright5477 3 жыл бұрын

Was having a nightmare with my machine. As a past experienced leather worker. (stitching leather) I should have known better. So I searched troubleshooting for my machine, your video came up first and five minutes later I knew where I had gone wrong. Thank you! Thank you!

@dotgrace7065 3 жыл бұрын

Dear JCR, Here in Covid Quarantine and just bought my first sewing machine. Your video was incredibly helpful at diagnosing problems I encountered all while being quite a newbie. Thank you so much. Your video is concise, communication is great and your voice quite soothing. Thanks so much!!

@susanleonard1621 Жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for about 40 years. Your video and tips is so interesting and informative. Thanks.

@saulduenas9354 4 жыл бұрын

I have not been able to use my sewing machine until now. Thank you for helping me "fix" my tension. Something so simple has prevented me from sewing for a couple of years.

@KtGirl-oq2ci 4 жыл бұрын

Wow most helpful video for any machine. Very clear. I’m Self taught and have been sewing for 8 years and I learned a lot from this video. Keep making more videos! Thank you

@joninagel798 4 жыл бұрын

"User error" was a good place for this novice sewist to start...spent nearly an hour (re)taking out the bobbin casing and cleaning imaginary lint out of that area since that's the only thing I could think was causing repeated jamming after 3 stitches. Ready to make a repair appt...Then I saw the "you missed the uptake lever when you threaded" part. Ugh! But thank you so much - I'm back in the saddle.

@LP-yu7xr 4 жыл бұрын

You are a life saver, quite literally!! I've been making masks and am primarily self taught, for the most part. I've never understood tension at all. You showed the tension mechanism outside of the machine and it finally makes sense. 1. Set tension to machine's recommended setting. 2. Thread the machine when the presser foot is UP not down. 3. Sink your needle into the fabric before sewing. 4. Pull the thread tails before sewing. I sincerely thank you for posting this. You're a fantastic teacher and helped me to be a much better sewer in just 26 minutes. Bravo Jack Creek Road!

@vanillascooplinda8849 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me so much stress. My bobbin case was knocked out of position & I thought I was losing my mind. Fixed!!! So many great tips in this video...thank you!

@nickyp2820 4 жыл бұрын

Best sewing video ever! PEOPLE !!! Everyone needs to watch this! NOW I understand why re-threading the needle and bobbin case fixed my jamming problems AND can avoid this! Must save this video in case I forget something!

@klintathesewer 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I watched many tutorials on how to start sewing with my sewing machine, but this was the best. I now understand so much more about the mechanics of the sewing machine. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. Now I can start sewing! Super thankful and happy! :)

@JackCreekRoad 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@janetcerni 4 жыл бұрын

THANKS A MILLION for clear, practical advice. Tried these tips step-by-step and the machine is now humming along for mask-making, long-delayed repairs, and easy alterations.

@nestrealestate Жыл бұрын

Omg. Thank you so much. I learned more about sewing machines from your video than from the previous 45 years of sewing. Bobbin case tension. Who knew? Thank you thank you thank you. 😘

@thorne840 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your clear and simple explanation of how my machine works saved me from an unnecessary trip to the repair shop. Thank you for your kindness!

@MariaNyceDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I believe I now realize why my needle was stuffing the fabric down into the presser feet. Going to make sure I do everything noted in this video and pray my machine doesn't continue to "eat" my fabric. Stay safe & healthy! Blessings!!!

@dcwatashi 4 жыл бұрын

that does sometimes happen to me and it does happen to a few people I know in a sewing Facebook group. So what solves that particular problem?

@kaym804 4 жыл бұрын

I must of missed this. It on info, what did he say to do? My machine is always eating my thread when I start off, even if I e got the needle down?

@omni550 4 жыл бұрын

@@kaym804 He says to hold onto both thread tails, and insert the needle (by hand)...then start sewing.

@sheamonieux3409 6 жыл бұрын

By far, the best tutorial I've seen on these issues. Thank you for explaining the 'why' and showing how the components work.

@pawsomekat2003 2 жыл бұрын

I had uneven stitches suddenly and I tried to adjust the tension, changed the thread, but nothing helped. Until I saw the part with the bobbin tension and it was fixed immediately. Stitches are perfect again, thank you so much for making this video!

@davidarnds3831 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with JA. I am 65 and I have been sewing for a while. Thank you so much for your explanations, some things I have lost just because of senior memory loss. I will drop crumbs to find my way back to your video. Thanks also.

@bettegregory4960 6 жыл бұрын

I have been sewing all my life. 50 yrs. this is very informative. Thank you

@lindapearson3926 3 жыл бұрын

No matter what machine I have ever used I have been able to mess up the tension in record time. What a blessing it is to find your video. You have explained so much here. Knowning how things work is key for me. Now that I understand the "why" I can trouble shoot future issues I may run into. Thank you so much for everything you covered.

@eexner4242 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sewing for years. I didn’t think I needed this but some of the Facebook groups have lots of questions about problems. I thought I’d check your video out. Wow, what a great video! I learned some new things! I’ll be sharing this! Thanks!

@kaymgee08 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I was brought up using an old treadle Singer from the age of 7 and never had any problems, in fact I used to fix it when my mother had trouble! Then a couple of decades later I was given a new portable Brother and hated using it. Graduated to a Janome, which I still have, but I think I have had every one of these issues. I think we expect to be able to work things out and never have any lessons as we wrongly assume we are too experienced to need them! Thank you - I will take all your tips and explanations on board.

@libbylandscape3560 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. I’ve been sewing on & off for about 60 years starting with my mother’s vintage Singer which was simple and so easy to use. Fast forward to today’s machine’s and I couldn’t figure out what the problem was with the wacky tension, snarls, etc. I finally tossed one machine in the trash after about a year of monkeying w/it because the stitches it produced were hopeless and nothing held together. The current machine is better but still has tension problems, now thanks to you I can solve them. ❤️

@spacepop7186 4 жыл бұрын

Saved me the fattest headache during the quarantine my dude

@Gantzz321 4 жыл бұрын

seriously, I have never used a sewing machine in my life, trying to make masks for my family using my mother's old machine for 1970. When I asked her for help, that is when she told me she used it a couple times and has not touched it since. Turns out her best friend did all her sewing. Ended up messing around trying to teach myself this stuff today for a couple hours, gave up and this video I think has just saved me mind.

@kimberlysimpson8086 4 жыл бұрын

For real. I've been trying to get my machine to run right for 2 days and this video just made everything make sense.

@24starchild 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and helpful video, thank you so much.

@katetx2001 4 жыл бұрын

Now maybe I can finish my granddaughter's mask and go on to donate some. Thank you so much.

@blackcheshire9703 2 жыл бұрын

I've been struggling for the past 2 hours trying to get a good stitch (it's my first time using a sewing machine) and you made me realize i wasn't using the bobbin correctly. Thank you so much

@christinafields1611 2 жыл бұрын

......i am appalled at all the things I've been doing wrong with my multiple machines over the years. Thank you so much for this video. I'm gonna go and ask my machines for their forgiveness now.

@JeighPunzel 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much. I just start sewing and have had a problem already w/ my new machine and also w/ a brother my mother gave me that's from the 70's. so helpful already

@hezelgee6012 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, helpful, informative tutorial - thank you! Although I have been sewing for decades, I learned things from you that no one else mentioned before, not even the sewing machine instruction books. You teach (even the oldies) the "why" and the "how" as well as the "what". Your videos will certainly save me some time working it out for myself! I just subscribed 😊 ☕🍩

@marinoceccotti9155 2 жыл бұрын

Your last advice (the take-up lever must be up when removing the material) is the one I had been looking for for a long time. I even thought my machine was to be fixed. Thanks a lot.