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[Cody]

So I feel stupid for having to ask. I bought a 1lbs of 210 thread and I’ve had nothing but trouble with the thread breaking. I’ve adjusted everything I can to take the tension down as I could tell from my stitches,the top was pulling too much. Got done what I needed to do and switched threads to a 4oz spool, readjusted my tension and away I went. I ran out of the 92 thread I was using and instead of a smaller spool I got the 1lbs spool again cause black is what I use the most. Same thing. Top tension is crazy high. Can hear the thread twang between the stitches as the machine adds tension to the thread. I’ve adjusted everything again till the tension knobs are about to fall off they are so loose. But the thread keeps breaking. Go back to another smaller spool and fine. Has anyone ran into this where the machine can’t pull or spin the spool to feed nicely? I have it on the standard spool holder machines come with. Have foam under the spool like the manual says, even removed the foam thinking plastic on plastic would spin easier. I’ve even though about rewinding it on smaller spools, but I haven’t saved empty ones. What have other done or am I the special one with this problem?

[John]

The spoll should not spin at all. The thread should just easily unravel off the top. Can you post a picture of your set up. I'm sure we can get this fixed for you quick.

[Cody]

Oh yeah I bet I’m missing part of my rack. I didn’t even think of that. Just started slapping it together. Should be parts with eyelets right?

[AllJAZzedUp]

Yes. That rack should go about the twice as high as your spools and the thread up and thru the eyelets.

Jazbo

[Cody]

As soon as John replied with saying it just uncoils over the top, I knew instantly what was missing. This is was all I got with the new machine over a yr ago. Looks like I’m going shopping lol. I knew it was a stupid question lol

[Mr. B]

How long have you been sewing like that? I wouldn't think it would even work.

[Cody]

A year lol. That’s all I got with the thread stand and didn’t even question it. Then when John said it I thought back to the one I used at a shop 10 yrs ago and was like oh duh. Been out of the game too long.

[John]

Yup! Get that top piece and you will be good to go. Not a stupid question at all @Cody. For sure your not the first person to have this problem and now its out there for people to easily find the answer.

[Mr. B]

A complete thread stand will add a whole new dimension to the sewing experience. In the mean time I would at least bend up a coat hanger for now.

[Cody]

@John so got my new thread stand all set up I go to show and man it’s a complete 180. There’s no thread tension on the top now. So I turn my tension knobs in and practice. Still loose. I keep adjusting to the point the top stitch adjusters are turned in all the way. I’m just now getting it to look like a good stitch. I adjust the bottom to get tension off the bobbin. It helps. But unless I’m sewing through sew foam. The stitches are all loose. When threading the machine I put it in all the eyelets on the thread retainer and thread guide to add tension like the manual says. I mess around with just 2 layers of vinyl. Still not enough tension. The thread I’m using is a 92 on top and bottom. What’re y other options to add tension to the top. I don’t think loosening the bobbin tension is an option as it’s on the verge of too loose now.

[BigRig]

@Cody,

Your threaded according to manual for machine right? Will that bracket move up another 12" to try to get more drag on the thread?

[Cody]

@BigRig i can probably get about 6” inches out of it. I’ll try moving it up the rest of the way. Yup I got the manual out to do some reading about tensions and adjustments and double checked the routing of the thread. I finally got it last night to sew right with 2 layers of material but it’s crazy how hard I had to tighten the thread tensioners on top. But I suppose if it work for now I’m happy. I’ll do some more trial and error and testing. The thread stand had eyelets which I ran the thread through, but also had wire loops hanging below the eyelets. What’re are these for? Side question I know. I feel they would create less drag as they are larger holes. So I haven’t routed the thread through them.

[Revv Up]

When thread tensions go out on me ..... (if minor tension tweaks don’t work) the first thing I do now is clean the hook assembly by blowing it with compressed air or dissasmbeling and oil it, sometimes it makes a huge difference. Hook timing slightly out can cause tension problems as well

[Cody]

@Revv Up ill give this a shot after work tonight, thanks.

[John]

It sounds to me like your thread is not in between the tension disks. Make sure the thread is pulled all the way down in between the disks. Also it looks like you have 2 tension adjusters on your machine. A main one and a minor one. I cant tell for for sure from the picture. Some machines have this. Witch one are you using for the adjustment?

[Cody]

@John I was adjusting both. Mainly the lower main tension adjuster. I think I’m getting it a lot closer. Been sewing fine but also have .25” sew foam on it. I think I have to relearn the machine again now that I have the right stand. I have noticed a few other things that have changed since adding the stand. For the better too!

[hobo]

I think my tension is better with a small piece of cloth in the stand eye and let the thread come thru it also put small amount of oil on the cloth from time to time.