HELP! Toyota overlocker that slips stiches

Jun 07, 2008 1 Replies

Does anyone know why my New Toyota overlocker drops a stich every few cm? In normal and rolled hem overlocking, it really ruins the rolled hem as it makes a bump with the dropped stich and a loose loop. I've tried playing with tensions and needles (I hope its a simple thing like needles!) I had no help from the people I bought it from and want to avoid sending it away for repairs if I can somehow fix it at home - any and all tips most welcome!


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Could be any number of things. Things you can do. Insert new needles the correct way. Check, double check, then have someone check your checks as to the threading of the machine. Check your knives. If they are dull it can cause skipped stitches. Take a single strand of thread and put it between the knives as far back as it can go. Turn the machine over by hand and observe the thread. If it pushes towards you the knives are becoming dull. It should cut it off clean with no movement

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