daviesla 9 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I have a 2008 Millenium that I have had for almost a year. The last few weeks I have had a horrible time with the thread looping around the needle and getting stuck, causing the thread to break as I move on. This usually happens on straight lines, when I stop the motor and pause to move the ruler and the restart the motor and move on. But it has also happened during stitching. Occasionally I get a skipped stitch just before it loops. I don't seem to have any trouble during free motion work or pantos. At the moment, I am using Signature, but the same thing happens with So Fine. The thread feels 'loose' between the tensioner and the needle. I am going crazy here. I can't run a business like this. This is what I've tried: -changed the needle and tried different sizes -put in a brand new bobbin case -checked for burrs on all the thread guides and changed the pigtails -checked for burrs on the hook (I did find several little nicks which I sanded out) -checked for burrs on the retaining finger (found one and sanded it out) -checked for burrs on the needle plate I wasn't sure if it was the way I am moving the machine, but I have had it since last May, and I haven't had this trouble until now. Please help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbm 327 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 It looks to me like your tension assembly isn't putting consistent tension on your thread. If you pull your top thread through the needle, does it bring the checkspring down? First off, clean thoroughly between the tension disks - you may have accumulated "gunk" between them, and that will keep them from putting proper pressure on your thread. Also, check that your checkspring isn't rubbing the side of the head. In any case, you can repost this under the APQS Help forum - you'll get caste, more expert advice there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviesla 9 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Tension discs are clean. Check spring isn't rubbing. When I pull the thread through the needle, the check spring goes down to about 9 o'clock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviesla 9 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 How do I repost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbm 327 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 You can copy the text you already entered, then go to the APQS Help Forum and start a new thread with the same information. It still sounds like your tension assembly needs some tweaking. I'll post the document about replacing and adjusting the tension assembly. If you go to the end, there's a mention of how it should be set for proper tension. Tension_control_disassembly_&_maintenance1.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Are you using pre wound bobbins? I would try a different bobbin either another one you wound or a pre wound, I sometimes have this problem and when I change the bobbin (not the case but the bobbin) it fixes it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviesla 9 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Never used prewound. Tried different bobbins and different thread in different bobbins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nanbrug 120 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I noticed on the three hole your thread is not threaded with the over under method. Have you always threaded it that way and if you are using a different thread you may have to try a different thread path. I also highly recommend prewound bobbins. I posted earlier with tension problems for years and tried the prewound and its as different as night and day well worth the cost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviesla 9 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I've threaded it up through all the holes and I tried it down through all the holes. This was something different. None of them made a difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeke 287 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Try using a different cone of thread. Also, have you run over anything lately, needles, cutting tools, or anything. May have pushed your needle bar up. Take a look in the hook when the needle is down. You should be able to see the whole eye of needle & about 3/32" above the eye. Zeke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s.waits 119 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I had a similar problem with my 2008 Millie. I added 2 extra thread guides on the side of the machine head. One on the "up" side between the silver L-shaped guide and the take up lever, the other on the "down" side between the take up lever and the pigtail. Between this and changing to Fil-tec Glide Deights prewound bobbins, I haven't had any more problems. The thread bouncing around on the side of the machine was allowing the slack to wrap around the needle. Stopped the thread from bouncing around and the problem stopped. I used 2 tips for fishing rods I bought at the local sporting goods store and glued them on with that super strong craft glue. I can't remember the name but it includes "6000". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dlnewell 468 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I've had a spool or two of thread that has a rough edge near the bottom. The thread sometimes hangs up and then flicks off...often causing something like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daviesla 9 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 The extra thread guide idea helped a lot. I took off the screw next to the take up lever and added a pig tail. Made a bit of a difference. However what really made the difference was retiming. I think it was off just a tiny bit. Retimed twice, with a deeper 'kiss' and that has solved it! Still keeping that extra pig tail though:) Thanks for all your help! Primitive1 and dbams 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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