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Question posted by geojeeping on June 5th, 2016

Bunches Of Thread - Singer 7285q Patchwork

Why does my thread constantly bunch on top and bottom? I've rethreaded, changed bobbins, changed needle, and adjusted tension. This has happened often but I usually am able to control it with the above. Help!

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Instruction Manual - Page 2

...accordance with a damaged needle plate as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Read all instructions before using and before carrying out any opening." 8. "WARNING- 7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIEXUQV¿UHHOHFWULFVKRFNRULQMXU\WRSHUVRQV´ 1. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... Darning plate 12 - 13 Converting to free-arm sewing 14 - 15 Large extension table 14 - 15 Winding the bobbin 16 - 17 Threading the bobbin thread 18 - 19 Threading the top thread 20 - 23 Using automatic needle threader Picking up bobbin thread 24 - 25 Needle, thread and fabric chart 26 - 27 Adjusting top thread tension 28 - 29 Changing presser foot 28 - 29 Functions of patterns Blindhem...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... 37 38 6 Bobbin winding tension disk 1 2. Face cover 5. Bobbin winder shaft 8. Sewing speed control 5 10. Handle 14. Presser foot lifter 19. Bobbin cover release button 35. Thread take-up 3. Hand wheel 6 15. Thread guide 14 24. Bobbin cover plate 27. Needle bar 28. Power line cord 37. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Removable extension...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...) 8. Darning plate 11. Buttonhole foot 15. 1/4" Foot 16. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Even feed / walking foot The Foot that comes on your sewing. Rolled hem foot 20. The Satin Foot (12) is another very useful foot and should be used for needle plate 10. Bobbins (4 total - 1 in machine) 3. Overcasting foot  'DUQLQJ HPEURLGHU\IRRW 18...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... USING POWER LINE CORD ONLY Connect the plug of the power line cord into the machine socket (3). When servicing the machine, or changing needles, etc., machine must be used either with or without foot control. WHEN USING POWER LINE CORD AND FOOT CONTROL Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord socket (1) and your...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

Be sure to use Class 15 J bobbins. 1. Bobbin will 4 automatically stop turning when completely filled. WINDING THE BOBBIN Be sure to pull thread securely into the bobbin winding tension disk. 1 2. Push bobbin winder shaft to the left position, if it clicks. Pull the thread out from 3 top of bobbin. Push shaft to the right until it is not already there...
Instruction Manual - Page 20

With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin, pull the thread until it towards back of the machine under the presser foot. Then pull about 6" (15 cm) 5 of position. Replace the bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. 6 18 Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counterclockwise when you to remove the cover. 3. B A 6. NOTE: This is...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... of the take-up lever until the needle is not raised, correct thread tension cannot be sure to rethread it reaches the eye of the lever. * Guide the thread into the tension discs (which are located LQVLGHWKHPDFKLQH E\¿UVWSDVVLQJWKHWKUHDGWRWKHOHIW of the machine. Raise the presser foot lifter. Always be...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

... up bobbin thread, 3 which will perform one of the features of the machine under the presser foot, leaving about 6" 4 (15 cm) clear. 24 PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD 1. NOTE: A quick way to its highest position. Always stopping with the needle "fully up" is one down-up cycle and stop with the needle up the bobbin thread is, with your computer sewing machine. 3.
Instruction Manual - Page 28

... (counter-clockwise). 3. Insert the new needle into the needle plate slot. 26 Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Raise the needle bar to change the needle and will preclude dropping the needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. Always refer to needle and thread selection. The following table is a practical guide to it before a new sewing project.
Instruction Manual - Page 30

... desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the tension control dial (on top of the machine) set at "AUTO" . ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than for straight stitch sewing. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your fabric. The tension is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. Lower the presser foot...
Instruction Manual - Page 32

... AND STITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE POSITION ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS Your sewing machine will produce your preference pushing manual adjustment buttons. NOTE: Some patterns offer more options for manual adjustments than others. 30 Stitch length Longueur du point Largo de puntada LCD display Écrans ECL Pantalla LCD 0DQXDODGMXVWPHQWEXWWRQVIRUVWLWFK width/needle position Boutons d'ajustement...
Instruction Manual - Page 36

... pushed. When it again to stop needle at down button Touche de position d'arrêt d'aiguille Nterruptor de posicion de aguja parada Start/stop button Bouton de marche/arrêt Botón inicio/parada START/STOP BUTTON ( ) When sewing without having the foot controller connected, the machine starts slowly when the start/stop button...
Instruction Manual - Page 44

... the material, stop button E. Start/stop the sewing machine. Sewing speed control EF 2 4 2. Turn the hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise) 6 until the needle enters the fabric. 5 5. The guide line on the bottom of the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear. 3. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) seam guide...
Instruction Manual - Page 56

Helpful Hint: A slight + adjustment of the tension will increase the size of the hole when using a Wing Needle. 54 ENTREDEUX STITCH Useful for sewing high stress seams. DOUBLE OVERLOCK STITCH The Double overlock stitch has three main uses. CRISS-CROSS STITCH Used primarily for a decorative top-stitch. The Entredeux ...
Instruction Manual - Page 64

.... Satin stitch foot :Thread tension control - Helpful Hint: Bobbin thread should carry out a test sewing on the top side of the fabric being sewn to check the decorative pattern to be necessary to ensure that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to slightly lower the tension setting. 62 MORE DECORATIVE STITCHES & IDEAS FOR DECORATIVE MACHINE STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot...
Instruction Manual - Page 68

...mark the position of the buttonhole. Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to a length of about 4 inches...WLVVX 0DUFDGHPDWHULDO 0DUN 0DUTXH 0DUFD * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of..., and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Place the fabric under the foot. 5. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener/seam ripper to open up the fabric in the following ...
Instruction Manual - Page 72

... DO NOT use "all times. 1. Remove the needle plate (1). (1) 2 3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS 1 Always disconnect the machine from power supply by the arrows. (A, B) NOTE: SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested. Remove the bobbin case (2). 3 4. 3. CAUTION To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the hook race as it is...
Instruction Manual - Page 74

...called satin stitches. Use of thread. Pick up bobbin thread as one thread through each spool pin. Slightly loosen top thread tension for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. TWIN NEEDLE (Optional) IMPORTANT: When using a twin-needles, set stitch width at 3.5 or less, or otherwise needle may be used primarily for single needle sewing. OTHER INFORMATION SATIN STITCH...
Instruction Manual - Page 82

... or pushed against machine feeding action. - Lengthen stitch length. Guide it gently. * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric (see page 26 - 27). 0DFKLQHLVQRWWKUHDGHGFRUUHFWO\ VHHSDJH Top thread tension is too loose (see page 28 - 29). * Fabric is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is not threaded correctly (see...

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