Fabric puckers

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 ?
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 ?
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.
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.
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.

Replace the needle.
Refer to How do I change the needle ?
Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics.

Sewing : Shorten the stitch length.
Refer to How do I adjust a stitch width or length ?
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 ?
Wrong presser foot.

Sewing : Use the correct presser foot.
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 ?
Incorrect or insufficient stabilizer is being used.

Embroidery : Attach the stabilizer correctly.
Refer to How do I hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame ?

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Fabric puckers