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Need advice...I'm having sewing withdrawl! (warning, long...) (Moderated by Sharon1952, EleanorSews)
Posted on: 11/10/08 10:37 AM ET
I purchased my computerized Janome 2007LE last spring via ebay (so no warranty, alas) from a seller who claimed to have won it as a door prize and never used it. And it surely did look as if no one had ever even taken it out of the styrofoam packing!
It has been running well until last week when it seemed like the bobbin case was a little loose and was making a 'chunking' sound. I cleaned it (it was, admittedly, pretty bad under there) and oiled in all the appropriate places. But it still was having problems with the spool thread snagging as it went around the bobbin case, with the thread often breaking.
I brought it in to my local sew-vac repair guy who seemed a little daunted because he doesn't usually service that brand, but did work on it. He says he smoothed some burrs and cleared out some twisted thread he found underneath.
It worked well for about 5 minutes after I got it home...then the spool thread started snagging again!
I've rethreaded, hauling out the manual to make sure I'm following the instructions to the letter. I've experimented with the tension, tried different needles. I use decent (Gutermann) thread. I use the bobbins that came with the machine.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't think my guy can fix it.
Has anyone else had a similar problem, or have a suggestion for what I might try next?
Just as aside, I had bought a Janome Sew-Mini for my daughter last year and it only lasted a week before the same problem (thread catching on bobbin case) began happening. We sent the Sew-Mini back to Janome and the service report we got back with it said they cleaned it and adjusted the tension but the same problem kept occurring.
So now I'm wondering whether this is a "Janome issue" or whether I'm just a machine killer. I never had these problems with my cheapo mechanical Singer!
Thanks for any and all suggestions and for reading this far...
Terry
It has been running well until last week when it seemed like the bobbin case was a little loose and was making a 'chunking' sound. I cleaned it (it was, admittedly, pretty bad under there) and oiled in all the appropriate places. But it still was having problems with the spool thread snagging as it went around the bobbin case, with the thread often breaking.
I brought it in to my local sew-vac repair guy who seemed a little daunted because he doesn't usually service that brand, but did work on it. He says he smoothed some burrs and cleared out some twisted thread he found underneath.
It worked well for about 5 minutes after I got it home...then the spool thread started snagging again!
I've rethreaded, hauling out the manual to make sure I'm following the instructions to the letter. I've experimented with the tension, tried different needles. I use decent (Gutermann) thread. I use the bobbins that came with the machine.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't think my guy can fix it.
Has anyone else had a similar problem, or have a suggestion for what I might try next?
Just as aside, I had bought a Janome Sew-Mini for my daughter last year and it only lasted a week before the same problem (thread catching on bobbin case) began happening. We sent the Sew-Mini back to Janome and the service report we got back with it said they cleaned it and adjusted the tension but the same problem kept occurring.
So now I'm wondering whether this is a "Janome issue" or whether I'm just a machine killer. I never had these problems with my cheapo mechanical Singer!
Thanks for any and all suggestions and for reading this far...
Terry
Posted on: 11/10/08 12:04 PM ET
In reply to pterion
The plastic bobbins can have burs and cracks. Try another bobbin. If you ned to purchase new ones in a hurry, Sears sell plastic bobbins that are compatible with your Janome. They are about $3 or $4 a pack, and sold in the stores. A janome dealer with have the right type as well. Joann's can be a little trickier when it comes to buying Janome bobbins.
Posted on: 11/10/08 12:21 PM ET
In reply to pterion
Hmmmm,thats very strange that 2 machines have the same troubles....i would re check everything ,janome makes a very good machine.I have a few old comp. machines and they work great!
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Posted on: 11/10/08 1:27 PM ET
Is the bobbin case installed correctly?
It does seem like a strange combo...
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It does seem like a strange combo...
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Posted on: 11/10/08 7:44 PM ET
Thanks for the suggestions. I am confident that I am using the right type of bobbin. I ordered a good supply of Janome bobbins online after I bought the machine. But I'll try a fresh one.
I do think there is something wrong with the way the bobbin case is seated. There is some kind of fine tuning that is needed, I guess. And I wish I knew what I may have done that threw it off in the first place.
Thanks again,
Terry
I do think there is something wrong with the way the bobbin case is seated. There is some kind of fine tuning that is needed, I guess. And I wish I knew what I may have done that threw it off in the first place.
Thanks again,
Terry
Posted on: 11/10/08 7:49 PM ET
Are you sure you are threading the bobbin area correctly? And that the thread is staying seated under the spring?
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Posted on: 11/10/08 8:16 PM ET
In reply to goodworks1
My type of machine uses a drop-in bobbin. Perhaps 'bobbin case' isn't the right word - I'm referring to the housing that you drop the bobbin into. The thread is then guided into a notch on the housing and drawn up through the footplate with a turn of the handcrank. I think I am doing it correctly. I'm trying to follow the manual, at any rate.
I use every kind of needle in this machine - Singer, Klasse, Schmetz. Do you think this could be a problem? I know this machine doesn't do twin needle stitching well. And I do a fair amount of that. Maybe that's what is throwing it off? There is no mention of twin needle stitching in the manual but the accessories include an extra spool pin and a slot on top of the machine in which to insert it.
Terry
I use every kind of needle in this machine - Singer, Klasse, Schmetz. Do you think this could be a problem? I know this machine doesn't do twin needle stitching well. And I do a fair amount of that. Maybe that's what is throwing it off? There is no mention of twin needle stitching in the manual but the accessories include an extra spool pin and a slot on top of the machine in which to insert it.
Terry
Posted on: 11/10/08 9:18 PM ET
I think you should be using Klasse or Schmetz needles in a Janome machine. If you compare them to the Singer needles I think you'll see differences (I don't remember what they are offhand, but maybe the angle of the back of the needle or the length (comparing the same sizes.)
I feel silly asking you this, because I think you probably know it and I don't want to insult you, but are you putting the bobbin in the case with the thread coming off in the right direction? It's been years since I used a drop-in bobbin, so I hesitate to say which way I think it should go... When the thread goes into that notch and you pull against it you should feel some tension.
I'm absolutely a klutz when it comes to describing machine parts and how they work...but I hope you 'get' what I'm asking...
Elaine
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I feel silly asking you this, because I think you probably know it and I don't want to insult you, but are you putting the bobbin in the case with the thread coming off in the right direction? It's been years since I used a drop-in bobbin, so I hesitate to say which way I think it should go... When the thread goes into that notch and you pull against it you should feel some tension.
I'm absolutely a klutz when it comes to describing machine parts and how they work...but I hope you 'get' what I'm asking...
Elaine
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Posted on: 11/10/08 9:54 PM ET
In reply to goodworks1
I'm not insulted, I'm thankful that you're helping me!
I was always taught to make a letter "P" (the bobbin itself being the 'round' part and the thread being the stem of the "P") and then drop it in. I realize some machines are different, but that appears the way to insert it for this machine.
I'm going to compare the length of the Singer needles. I think you may be right that they are longer - and this is what is currently in my machine so perhaps that's the problem.
Thanks for your help, Elaine!
Terry
I was always taught to make a letter "P" (the bobbin itself being the 'round' part and the thread being the stem of the "P") and then drop it in. I realize some machines are different, but that appears the way to insert it for this machine.
I'm going to compare the length of the Singer needles. I think you may be right that they are longer - and this is what is currently in my machine so perhaps that's the problem.
Thanks for your help, Elaine!
Terry
Posted on: 11/10/08 10:58 PM ET
Hope the needle change helps.
If not, you might want to take a photo of the location where you drop your bobbin in...
If I'm understanding you to say that the thread follows the path of drawing the letter P, then probably you are putting the bobbin in correctly. I've never heard it described that way, but the thread does change direction when it enters the notch.
Good luck in figuring this out Terry!
Elaine
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If not, you might want to take a photo of the location where you drop your bobbin in...
If I'm understanding you to say that the thread follows the path of drawing the letter P, then probably you are putting the bobbin in correctly. I've never heard it described that way, but the thread does change direction when it enters the notch.
Good luck in figuring this out Terry!
Elaine
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