Top tension problems can be the result of thread or lint being trapped in the tension discs. First try running a thin line (like fishing line or unwaxed floss) through the tension discs to see if any lint comes out. If cleaning does not work, then try removing the top cover of the embroidery … [Read more...]

If, after only a few stitches, your Brother embroidery machine gives a 'check upper or lower thread' error message, then the problem could be in the spring in the upper tension. The video below shows how to fix the tension spring problem, thus saving both time and money from the embroidery machine … [Read more...]

Anytime anything goes wrong with a stitch out, the first thing to do is to do a total re-thread. Remove both the thread spool and the bobbin. Replace the needle. Clean the lint out of the bobbin area. Check for burrs on the needle plate's hole (where the needle enters the embroidery machine) and … [Read more...]

If the needle threader mechanism needs replacing as it won't align or the hook is broken, then you can replace it yourself. It is a simple repair that can save an expensive service repair fee. How to replace a needle threading mechanism: How to remove and replace the threading … [Read more...]

Single needle embroidery machines often have an automatic threading feature that quits working. The threading hook can easily get out of alignment, missing the needle hole. The first step is to insert a new embroidery needle. The needle may have slipped down a tiny bit, making the threading hook … [Read more...]