Master your Industrial sewing machine (Industrial sewing machine problems)

Is your industrial straight stitch sewing machine misbehaving? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the 8 most common machine problems and how to fix them yourself. From broken threads to tension issues, skipped stitches, and sluggish machines, you’ll learn exactly how to troubleshoot and keep your sewing running smoothly.

✨ This is Session 2 in my Mastering Your Industrial Straight Stitch Machine playlist here on The Sewing Whisperer. If you missed Session 1, be sure to start there for a complete introduction to your machine.    • Master your Industrial sewing machine (Thr...  

Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
✔ Why your thread keeps breaking
✔ How to fix skipped stitches
✔ Preventing needle breaks
✔ What to do when threads tangle at the start of sewing
✔ How to stop your needle from unthreading
✔ Tension troubleshooting (top & bobbin)
✔ Adjusting presser foot pressure
✔ What to do when fabric won’t feed through
✔ Cleaning and oiling to prevent jams

🧵 By the end of this session, you’ll be able to confidently troubleshoot your machine and know when it’s time to call in a mechanic.

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🎥 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Thread keeps breaking
01:10 Skipped stitches
01:37 Needle keeps breaking
02:01 Threads tangle at the start
02:25 Needle keeps unthreading
02:51 Tension problems
03:40 Machine stitches up and down in one place
04:46 Machine sounds sluggish and struggles to sew
06:15 Up next – New playlist starting