Why does my sewing machine keep looping underneath?

A: Looping on the underside, or back of the fabric, means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension, so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads.

What is wrong with my bobbin?

In rare cases, the bobbin can be at fault if it has not been threaded properly. If the thread is not smooth, is uneven, has knots, or is very loose on the bobbin, it has not been threaded correctly. Knowing how to wind a bobbin eliminates this risk.

What is wrong with the tension on my sewing machine?

Poor thread tension on a machine-sewn seam can result in an unstable seam, puckering, or just plain unattractive stitching. Perfect machine stitches interlock smoothly and look the same on both sides of the fabric. If you see small loops on the right or wrong side, the thread tension isn’t correct.

How do you fix bobbin tension?

To tighten your bobbin tension, turn the tiny screw on the bobbin case a smidgen clockwise. To loosen bobbin tension, turn the screw counterclockwise. A quarter turn or less is a good place to start.

Why is my bobbin tension so tight?

If you’re experiencing difficulty with tensioning your machine, it might be that your bobbin tension is too loose (or, less frequently, too tight). To tighten your bobbin tension, turn the tiny screw on the bobbin case a smidgen clockwise. To loosen bobbin tension, turn the screw counterclockwise.

Do you oil a Babylock sewing machine?

When it comes to maintenance for the Baby Lock Zest all you’ll need to do is oil the needle bar. You’ll use the hand crank to bring it down to the bottom and then put oil at the top and work your way up. First you’ll take the slide plate off by pulling it towards you and take your bobbin case out.

Why is my bottom stitch not straight?

If your thread is pulled tight on the underside and not forming an even stitch then (counter-intuitively) it’s usually the top thread tension that’s wrong. Sometimes very lightweight fabrics such as sheers can get dragged down into the machine so it’s a good idea to use a straight stitch plate.

What should my thread tension be set at?

So we’ll be talking only about the top thread tension since that’s where you’d usually make the adjustments. The dial settings run from 0 to 9, so 4.5 is generally the ‘default’ position for normal straight-stitch sewing. This should be suitable for most fabrics.

Is the baby lock Sofia 2 a sewing machine?

It’s hard for any experienced home sewer to walk past the Baby Lock Sofia 2 sewing machine without wanting to take it for a test drive so to speak. The Sofia2 is one of those machines that almost literally invite you to just sit down and sew.

What can you do with a Sofia 2?

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What makes a baby lock machine so smart?

Transfer your embroidery designs to your machine faster with the USB (Type A) port. Baby Lock IQ Technology is what makes Baby Lock machines so smart and efficient. IQ Technology works with the “brain” of your machine to help achieve exactly what you desire.

How many snap on feet does Sofia 2 have?

No matter what type of project you’re creating, Sofia makes it easier with 8 snap-on feet and a variety of additional accessories. Embroider any of 70 built-in designs in Sofia 2’s library with the included 4″x 4″ hoop. An optional 6-7/10″ x 4″ Multi-Position Hoop is perfect for personalizing with any of the 6 fonts.