Why is when my Singer sewing machine when I sew the thread bunches under my fabric?
Your Thread Tails Are Too Short
If the thread tails that come out of your bobbin are shorter than two inches, they may get sucked into your sewing machine when you begin to sew. This can cause thread bunching underneath your fabric.
Why does my sewing machine keep jamming underneath?
However certain you are that the problem with the machine is most likely due to a huge tangled mess of thread in the bobbin underneath the fabric, the most common reason for the jamming is usually the lack of sufficient tension in the upper thread.
What is a stitch starter?
If you have issues when starting a seam, especially a bulky one, try using a stitch starter. It’s a folded piece of fabric that you can use to start your stitching. … Place your real fabric right next to it and continue sewing for a smooth transition.
What should the tension be on a Singer sewing machine?
The target figure should be around 30 to 40g. (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 oz) but it does not have to be too precise. However most people don’t have a spring balance handy, so alternatively you can tie a weight of the correct amount onto the thread and then jerk the bobbin gently upwards.