-- All has gone well for quite a while with my serger. But this weekend it will sew, bunch up, and jam. I have re-threaded carefully many times. I have changed the needles correctly. At this point, I don't know what is happening or how to fix it. I am not familiar with ' timing' when it comes to sergers. Is this the possible cause?
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"Holly" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:b28bf$5411002f$cf3aab60$ snipped-for-privacy@news.flashnewsgroups.com...
I'm certainly no expert on sergers but have been told that they need a lot more oil than normal machines. If a thorough cleaning and oiling doesn't bring any positive results - either ask/ping Ron in here or contact your local sewing machine specialist. OK, I'm a bit eager with my advice, hope you won't be offended.
U.
"Holly" wrote in message news:b28bf$5411002f$cf3aab60$ snipped-for-privacy@news.flashnewsgroups.com...
It is impossible to diagnose a machine not in hand. Some things to check. Is it threaded properly, yes I know but use the manual and do it again. Is the presser foot down? Look at the needle plate and see if the fingers are broken or bent, or any needle damage to the plate. Oiling it or any machine for that matter will not solve any sewing related issues. Beyond that it is advisable to have your local repair person look it over.
Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine
18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153
I'd start with a meticulous cleaning -- flossing the tension disks, evicting all the dust bunnies, double and triple checking the needles, etc. Check the blade, too, for sharpness (lay a single piece of serger thread across the blade, use the handwheel to lower the upper blade. If the thread scoots, the blade isn't as sharp as if it's cut cleanly, and might be part of your issue. Sometimes blades build up a coating and can be "sharpened" by wiping them with a bit of cotton cloth saturated with rubbing alcohol or unflavored vodka. Sometimes you need a new blade or two. Sometimes you just need to adjust the blade clearance.
Then a meticulous re-threading, manual in hand, reading each step out loud before you do it. For some reason, reading out loud seems to slow down the brain enough for the fingers to catch up.
Then try a swatch of fabric you've serged successfully before, if the problem continues with the current fabric.
In my experience, timing problems result in skipped stitches or no stitches forming, not the jams you're mentioning.
Book that never left my sewing table the first year I owned a serger: Ultimate Serger Answer Guide.
Kay
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