LB5500
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Fabric puckers
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There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading.
Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly.
Refer to How do I set the bobbin ? , How do I thread the machine ?
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Spool cap is set incorrectly.
Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.
Refer to How do I thread the machine ?
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Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.
Sewing : Check the Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations chart.
Refer to Combination of fabric, thread and needle.
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Using improper needle, thread or the fabric prepared insufficiently for embroidering.
Embroidery : Use a ball point needle 75/11 for embroidery.
Use embroidery thread and embroidery bobbin thread.
Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric.
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Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
Refer to How do I change the needle ?
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Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics.
Sewing : Shorten the stitch length.
Refer to How do I adjust a stitch width or length ?
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Thread tension is set incorrectly.
Adjust the thread tension.
Sewing : Refer to How to adjust the thread tension.
Embroidery : Refer to How do I adjust thread tension for embroidering ?
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Wrong presser foot.
Sewing : Use the correct presser foot.
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Fabric and stabilizer are not taut in the embroidery frame.
Embroidery : Set the fabric into the frame correctly.
Refer to How do I hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame ?
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Incorrect or insufficient stabilizer is being used.
Embroidery : Attach the stabilizer correctly.
Refer to How do I hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame ?
Related FAQs
- Combination of fabric, thread and needle
- How do I thread the machine (Threading the upper thread)?
- How do I set the bobbin?
- How do I change the needle ?
- How do I adjust a stitch width or length?
- How do I hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame?
- How do I adjust thread tension for embroidering?
- How to adjust the thread tension
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