Singer 4411 Heavy Duty Support Question
Singer 4411 Heavy Duty Support Question
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Question posted by dwdsad on January 25th, 2017
Reverse Caused Nesting?
Works fine stitching in forward, when reverse material rolls up and stitching nests. Have new needle, doesn't effect anything?
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on January 25th, 2017 9:34 AM
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The dreaded "bird nesting" syndrome is a common sewing machine problem many of us have experienced at one time or another while sewing, either on the top or underneath the fabric. There are lots of reasons for sewing machine thread bunching up, and luckily, many of the solutions are easy and do not require a trip to your favorite sewing machine mechanic.
sewing machine thread bunching up
ANYTIME THE SEWING MACHINE THREAD IS BUNCHING UP, OR BIRD NESTING, ON THE TOP OF YOUR FABRIC, THE CULPRIT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH YOUR BOBBIN. HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE CALLING SEWING REPAIR 911:
1. IS YOUR BOBBIN THREADED CORRECTLY?
If your machine uses a bobbin case, take the bobbin completely out of the case and re-thread it. Be careful to follow the instructions for your machine, and make sure you have the bobbin thread engaged in the bobbin tension. A good test for this is to hold onto the bobbin thread with one hand. If the bobbin drops all the way to the floor, you missed the tension spring in the bobbin case.
2. IS YOUR BOBBIN CASE TENSION TOO LOOSE?
If you have loosened the screw on your bobbin case to accommodate thicker threads for surface design work, you might not have re-adjusted it correctly for regular thread. After correctly threading the bobbin case, tug gently on the bobbin thread. You should feel some resistance, but the thread should move freely. If you have not made any changes to this tension setting, it is likely not to be the cause of any thread bunches, as it is set correctly at the factory. If you do adjust it, be sure to do so in small increments to avoid dislodging the entire screw.
CONVERSELY, THE REASONS THAT THREAD CAN BUNCH UP UNDERNEATH YOUR FABRIC HAVE ALL TO DO WITH YOUR NEEDLE TENSION.
1. IS THE NEEDLE THREAD THREADED CORRECTLY?
Cut the thread a few inches from the spool, and pull it through the needle. Re-thread, taking care to engage the upper thread completely in the tension discs. I always suggest to my students that they hold the thread on either side of the tension disc, and slide it back and forth a bit between the plates with a flossing motion. The tension discs need to "grasp" the thread snugly.
2. IS THE PRESSER FOOT UP?
Duh. We've all done it!
3. IS YOUR MACHINE CLEAN?
Frequent dusting underneath the throat plate and along the thread path will prevent all sorts of stitching and machine problems. Of course, good quality thread, a new, sharp sewing machine needle, and the correct bobbins for your make and model of sewing machine are basic requirements for producing good quality stitches. Frequent dusting, cleaning and oiling will also prevent these and many other stitching problems you might encounter.
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Related Singer 4411 Heavy Duty Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 2
..., or injury to the off the machine or unplug when the machine is not working properly, if it must be replaced by...appliance is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Never drop or insert any... this manual. 3. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 9. Use this sewing machine. WARNING - EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When ...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... Pressure 8 Accessories ...10
Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...14 Threading the Upper Thread ...16 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...18 Thread Tension...20
Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...22 Three Needle Position Dial...24 Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ...26 Sewing Straight Stitch ...28 Reverse Sewing/ Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread 30 Blind...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...2
10
11
7. Stitch width dial
13
12. Pattern selector dial 7
8
2 EN Principal Parts of the Machine
1. Thread cutter
1
9
6. Three needle position dial
10. Needle plate cover
3
8. Removable extension table/ accessory storage
4
12
9. Presser foot pressure adjustment
3. Bobbin stopper
5
11. Thread tension dial
2. Stitch length dial
6
13. Reverse sewing lever...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...20. Bobbin thread guide
22. Upper thread guide
23. Horizontal spool pin
15. Hole for auxiliary spool pin 15
17. Buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot
16
19. Foot speed control 28. Face plate
18
24. Handwheel
18. Presser foot lifter 20
26. Power ... spindle
14
16. Drop feed control
27. Main plug socket
21. EN Principal Parts of the Machine
14. Handle
19
25.
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... not fit fully in use .
Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3)
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt of electric shock, this plug is not in the outlet, reverse the plug. Unplug power cord when machine is intended to install the proper outlet. If it still does not fit...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... can be raised to a higher position for heavy fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise.
8 For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for easy positioning of the work. (A)
A
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...straight stitch foot t. Zipper foot c. Satin stitch foot o. Cording foot r. Spool pin felt m. Hemmer foot q. Even Feed foot w. EN Accessories
Standard accessories (1) a. Seam ripper/ brush f. Spool holders i. Edge/ quilting guide g. Darning/ embroidery foot v. they are not supplied with this machine; Blind hem foot s. Gathering foot u. Twin needle
2 Optional...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
.... (8)
- Step on spindle. (5)
- Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn. EN Winding the Bobbin
- Place thread and corresponding spool holder on to left
(sewing position).
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
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12 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
- Push bobbin spindle to...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
... be threaded from spool through the upper thread guide (3) and pulling thread through the slotted eye of thread to the rear beyond the needle
eye. Thread tension module by not doing so several sewing problems could result.
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Now pass the thread behind the horizontal thread guide, and then behind the thin wire...
Instruction Manual - Page 27
...
dial to higher number. A
B
- C. Proper tension setting is no single tension setting appropriate for strong seams.
- Correct thread tension is
usually only desirable for straight stitch
sewing.
- Lower thread tension
The bobbin tension has been set correctly at the factory, so you will be between "3" and "5".
EN Thread Tension
Upper thread tension...
Instruction Manual - Page 29
... on the machine. a
b
c d e
a. Stitch Width Dial d. Use the Stitch Length Dial (d) to adjust the width of the stitch as desired for the project.
Pattern Selector Dial
ABCDE FGH I J
3
4
2
1
22 The Pattern Selector Dial may be turned in either direction. Use the Stitch Width Dial (c) to adjust the stitch length as desired. Three Needle Position Dial c. Reverse Sewing Lever...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
... work, the needle position is middle.
a. Middle Needle Position R. For twin needle stitching, needle position is middle. Right Needle Position
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L
M
R
a b For edge stitching or sewing parallel lines of top stitch, select needle position left or right. Straight b. Left Needle Position M. EN Three Needle Position Dial
The needle position can be altered with the "Three needle...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
EN Sewing Straight Stitch
To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3)
1
2
3
28
Instruction Manual - Page 37
... to the side of a seam, press down
the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches.
Guide the threads to cut. (3)
30
B 3 EN Reverse Sewing
To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). A
Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1)
Removing the Work
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring
the...
Instruction Manual - Page 39
... folded fabric.
1
Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric threads. (2)
Unfold the fabric when hemming is used for lighter weight
fabrics, and a wider stitch is completed and press.
2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn
with...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
... the needle is advisable to set stitch density....sew over the heavy thread or cord. (A)
34
M (a) (b) When moving from both ends towards the middle. Tips: - Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better
results. - It is raised before turning the Pattern Selector Dial to another with the center of button and add 0.3 cm
(1/8") for fine or stretchy fabrics. - Adjust the Stitch...
Instruction Manual - Page 45
.... (1)
Change the all purpose foot to the button sewing foot. (2) Set the stitch length to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the fabric. Slowly sew on the button with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes.
3
4
38 Raise...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
...Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
leathers and vinyls. NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES
EXPLANATION
TYPE OF FABRIC
SINGER® 2020 Standard sharp needles. SINGER® 2045 Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to 18 (110). Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
thin to large. 9 (70) to thread size...
Instruction Manual - Page 56
... screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1)
B. Insert the needle as illustrated as it is showing signs of the shaft should be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with: A. The flat side of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER® Brand Needles. Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before...
Instruction Manual - Page 60
...
Cause
1. Lower thread breaks
1. Skipped stitches
Needle breaks
Loose stitches
Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed
1. The wrong size needle has been used. 4. The machine is noisy
The machine jams
1. The needle is too thick for the needle. 4. Fabric has been pulled. The machine is not correctly threaded. 2. Lint or oil have collected on the fabric while sewing...
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