How to Fix Your Embroidery Machine
There are times when an embroidery machine will not perform due to basic embroidery machine problems, in such cases it is possible to fix the machine yourself, here are a few examples:
Q: Needle is not taking under bobbin thread
A: First check that your upper and lower bobbin thread is threaded properly, to be sure re thread it again. If this does not solve the problem it could a be a fault with the sensor, contact your engineer.
Q: Embroidery needle keeps breaking
A: Is the needle blunt or even bent? Check the needle clamp is not loose. heck the bobbin case for any imperfections, even a small rough feel to it can cause you problems.
Q: Upper Embroidery thread keeps breaking
A: Are there any knots in the thread, follow the thread all the way up to make sure it does not tangle
Q: There is a high pitch noise when i embroider
A: Check that you are using the right embroidery bobbin and that there is not dust or dirt
Q: Embroidery Stitches keep skipping
A: Give the bobbin case a clean, change your needle after 3hrs of embroidering.
Q: Embroidery is not neatly done
A: This is most likely due to the fabric you are using, is it correctly placed in the frame?
Fix Your Embroidery Machine
Embroidery Terms and Meanings
Customizing and editing allows you to edit and manipulate a design. Merging two designs is an example of customizing. Software is required.
Digitizing is the process of taking any form of art work and transforming it into a language that the sewing machine will understand and stitch it out. Digitizing is for someone who enjoys a challenge and wants to create their own designs. It requires many steps from starting with a simple clip art to a stitched out design. Digitizing Software is needed for this process.
Design files
Digitized embroidery design files can be either purchased or created. Many machine embroidery designs can be downloaded from web sites and one can be sewing them out within minutes. If you download them you will need a reader and a blank card to upload them to your machine, this is a wise investment as buying ready loaded cards can be costly. There are many different brands of machines, and each may use a different format. When purchasing or downloading free designs, you need to make sure you get the format used by your machine. If your format is not available, you can get a conversion program to convert from one stitch file format to another stitch file format - from PES to HUS or from DST to PCS, for example. Different conversion software programs are available like Wilcom TrueSizer, Designer's Gallery, SmartSizer Gold, demo versions may be available from the manufacturer's websites.
Stabilizing the fabric
To prevent wrinkles and other problems, the fabric must be stabilized. The best is the medium weight tear away, a favourite is precut 20cm squares or you can save money and buy in rolls and cut to size yourself.