Shredding and Breaking Thread – Troubleshooting Guide
Print This Out and Keep it Near the Machine!
Do you occasionally run into problems with your machine shredding or breaking thread? The first step is to rethread the machine.
But what if that doesn’t do the trick? Superior Threads has put together a handy chart to walk you through a troubleshooting process. Chances are you’ll find the solution as you work through the steps.
Troubleshooting Guide
A portion of the Troubleshooting chart.
The image above shows just the start of the chart. The full guide is available below as a PDF you can print and keep near your machine.
There’s also an excellent article that covers the steps in the chart in more detail. You’ll find it at the link below.
In the guide, they refer to the Home Machine Reference Guide found at the link below. It’s also a printable chart. While it refers specifically to Superior brand threads, it lists thread weights, recommended needle sizes, and tension settings to help you troubleshoot the thread you’re using. Regardless of the brand, start with the same weight and usage as the comparable Superior brand thread.
Image Source: The photo at the top of the page is from Imgur.
