Why does my shirring keep breaking?

Why does my shirring keep breaking?

If the problem is on the back of your shirring and seems to be just with the top thread (areas where the thread is too loose with loops of thread allowing the elastic to shift around OR if the top thread breaks when you stretch the fabric), you need to adjust your top tension.

What tension should I use for shirring?

With shirring, you will use a straight stitch with a slightly longer stitch length, and slightly increased tension. Depending on the type of fabric, I use 5-7 tension (out of 10) and a 3.5-4 stitch length (out of 5).

Why is shirring not working?

Troubleshooting: Is your smocking not working? Make sure that your bobbin is not too full of the elastic thread. Try re-threading your whole machine. Make sure your elastic thread isn’t too tight or too loose on the bobbin.

Why does my elastic thread keep breaking?

The upper thread tension could be set too tight. Set the tension to the best thread tension setting or less. Make sure the spool of thread is installed correctly using the correct size spool cap for the size of spool. Check that the bobbin is wound so that it about 80% full and that the thread is evenly wound.

Is shirring easy?

It’s a quick and easy technique that’s really popular in women’s wear right now. Shirring with elastic is not to be confused with smocking, even though they look very similar.

How do I stop my thread from breaking on my sewing machine?

Sewing Machine Thread Keeps Breaking?

1. TIP #1: NEEDLES. Check your needle is the correct size and not bent or damaged.
2. TIP #2: BOBBIN.
3. TIP #3: RE-THREADING.
4. TIP #4: THREAD QUALITY.
5. TIP #5: THREAD SNAGS.
6. TIP #6: CLEAN THROAT PLATE.
7. TIP #7: THROAT PLATE CONDITION.
8. TIP #8: DON’T PULL.

What is the remedy when the upper thread breaks?

Remedies: Check the threading order and thread correctly. Adjust the tension disc. Replace blunt or bent needles.

Why does upper thread break when sewing?

Using a bent or a damaged needle is one of the major reasons that lead to upper thread breaking or any other sewing issues. To stay away from thread breaking, try to use a new needle without any damages.

What should I do if my sewing machine thread keeps breaking?

If the problem is at the needle, change the needle to the next size larger (if using a #80/12 needle, change to a #90/14 needle). The most common reason why thread shreds, frays, or breaks at the needle is because the eye is too small to accommodate the thread, causing stress and friction, which results in shredding or breaking the top thread.

How to unthread a sewing machine and rethread it?

Unthread your sewing machine and rethread it from the beginning. Make sure your thread take-up lever is in its highest position, attach your spool of thread, and then pull your thread through your tension discs and thread guides according to the instructions in your user manual.

Why does my needle keep breaking on my sewing machine?

This could cause the needle to break or the thread to break. The jarring motion will snag the thread and break it, so make sure the needle is straight up and is hitting the correct part. Why if your upper thread still keeps breaking on your sewing machine?