Embroidery Machine Repair Articles

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT- SWEATSHIRT/SWEATERS Needle: #75/11 NP Backing: Cutaway, Water soluble topping optional. Sweatshirts are knit fabrics and require a stabilizing backing like cutaway.  If a white garment is being sewn a sheer cutaway is recommended as it leaves no halo affect behind the light colored garment after the backing is...

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT- SHEETS / PILLOW CASES Needle: #75/11 NP Backing: 1 or 2 sheets Tearaway Thin woven sheeting material will require Tearaway backing to give added strength during embroidery.  PLACEMENT CHART POSITION INSIDE BAND  ABOVE BAND SHEET  Centered left to right inside band  Centered 4” above band PILLOW CASE  Centered...

Polo Shirts- Placement Needle: #75/11 BP Backing: Cutaway, Water soluble topping optional. Polo shirts are knit fabric and require a stabilizing backing like cutaway. If a white garment is being sewn a sheer cutaway is recommended as it leaves no halo affect behind the light colored garment after the backing...

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT- JACKET Needle: #75/11 NP, (80/12NP for wool) Backing:         Denim: Tearaway, Solvy optional         Satin/Nylon: Tearaway         Windbreaker: 2 Tearaway, (criss crossed)         Wool Varsity: Tearaway optional, Solvy optional PLACEMENT CHART POSITION MEN WOMEN CHILDREN Left chest S,M,L 8” down from left shoulder and 4” right of the...

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT- CAPS Needle: #75/11 NP Backing: Cap backing, optional Caps without a built-in backing will require a stabilizing backing like Cap Tearaway backing. This gives the cap added strength and rigidity during the embroidery process.  Solvy topping is recommended if a detailed design is being sewn or if it...

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT-BRIEF CASE / TOTE BAG Needle: #75/11-80/12 NP Backing: Tearaway optional Medium to heavy weight canvas and nylon does not require backing.  A lighter weight cotton or nylon tote bag may require a layer of Tearaway backing. PLACEMENT CHART BAG: POSITION BRIEFCASE 3”-4” down from zipper closure and centered...

EMBROIDERY PLACEMENT- BLANKETS:  BABY, POLAR FLEECE, THROW, STADIUM BLANKET Needle: #75/11 NP Backing: Tearaway, Water soluble topping Blankets normally have a good amount of stretch, but because they are a reversible item Tearaway backing and Solvy topping should be used instead of a cutaway backing. Framing the item upside down...

Needle: #75/11-80/12 NP Backing: Water soluble topping, Tearaway optional Medium to heavy weight towels do not require backing.  Lighter weight terry cloth (ie: terry kitchen towels, cotton tea towels and sport towels) will require a layer of Tearaway backing.  Water soluble topping is recommended on all napped or looped fabrics....

ITEM  POSITION BACKING/ TOPPING NEEDLE Apron Center bib, 4" down from top edge 1T 75/11 Bib Centered 1T, S (Opt) 75/11 Blanket 9"-11" down from corner, sewn on angle 1T, S 75/11 Blouse 1" toward button hole (from center fold),1/4" above top stitching 1T, S (Opt) 70/10 (SILK USE BP)...

Diagnosing Thread Pull Out's on your Embroidery Machine  The most common reason for thread pull outs on embroidery machines is improper tension. Look at the back of the design and you can determine this by the ratio of upper thread and bobbin thread showing in the back of the design....

Not necessarily. Hook timing is one of the last things to check when encountering a stitching problem. Other possibilities would be: Improper threading, the bobbin is low or has run out, or a lack of oil on either the sewing hook or the needle bars you want to make sure...

It is important to use a good quality thread. Poor quality thread will cause thread breaks and tension problems on your machine. What you may save in the cost of a cone of inexpensive thread can easily be lost due to machine stoppage. There are generally two types of thread...

In terms of needle size, this varies depending on the fabric and design. A good generic size needle would be a size 75/11 ball point. When more delicate fabrics or more intricate designs are being sewn, a 70/10 needle should be used. There are three types of needle points used...

  There are several factors that could cause thread not to trim all the time. Some possible causes include: Incorrect threading: If the thread is not properly threaded through the machine, it may not be able to trim properly. Dull blades: The blades that trim the thread may be dull...

Thread Breaks Most Common Causes: Incorrect Tension Damage to the Needle, Rotary Hook, or somewhere else along the thread path. Time Needed: Tools: Flat Head Screw Driver   If you are experiencing thread breaks, there are a few diagnostic steps we can go through to narrow down the problem. The...

I am experiencing thread breaks on most of the needles...not all the time just enough to be annoying. I noticed that the thread is frayed after it is cut. I  have a 1501 SWF. Any ideas how I may correct this. Thanks!  Solution: You may want to check your hook...