I am definitely not a handyman kind of person, in fact, if I am supposed to fix something, you can guarantee it ends up more broken than when I started. However, when I bought my first home a few years back, I quickly figured out that if I did not maintain my house and its contents, then it costs a lot more to replace than repair things. My blog is all about taking care of your home appliances. Fridges, washing machines and dishwashers all make our life a lot easier, but if you don't maintain, they don't work forever. So, read my posts and learn not only about appliance maintenance but also signs to watch out for that indicate your home appliance needs professional attention.
A sewing machine is a great asset to every designer. It also comes in handy if you love quilting and general sewing projects as a hobby. The goal of every person who handles a sewing machine is to have it in excellent working condition at all times.
When the machine is in order, you have an easy time creating your sewing patterns. On the other hand, when the machine starts to fail, it becomes increasingly challenging to create the patterns you want. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out if your machine has issues until it completely breaks down. Here are three ways you can tell your sewing machine needs repairs.
1. When the Thread Keeps Snarling
Most sewing machines are designed in such a way that the machine's tension determines how the fabric will move under the needle. This tension is what simplifies the sewing process. Moreover, the tension of the thread varies depending on the material you are using. When the tension is correctly adjusted, you have an easy time sewing all types of fabric.
However, when the tension is off, the thread keeps snarling on the underside of the fabric. This can make the sewing process very frustrating and even ruin your fabric. Therefore, you should have a professional look at your machine as soon as you notice your thread snarling.
2. When the Fabric Keeps Getting Stuck
Your machine has feed dogs, the small toothed mechanisms that help control how the fabric moves through the machine as you sew. If the teeth are broken, they become less efficient in picking and moving the fabric, and the feed becomes inconsistent.
Similarly, when there is too much lint and other small pieces of fabric stuck in the feed dogs, your machine will not feed fabric properly. Another indicator that the feed dogs have a problem is skipped stitches on your fabric. This mainly happens when you push the fabric through the threads too tightly.
3. When the Machine Keeps Making Unusual Noises
There are those sounds that are part of the operation, but you might notice new and very unusual sounds from your machine. Grinding and clanking sounds usually indicate that there is a part of your machine that has gone out of order. You can also tell something is wrong when the machine becomes louder than usual.
The best thing to do once you realise your sewing machine is failing is to get a repair expert to inspect it. The repair technician will troubleshoot and fix the problem, increasing the life and usefulness of your machine.
Look for a professional who provides sewing machine repairs to learn more.