Mini Sewing Machine NOT Stitching? No problem! | Beginner Sewing Tutorial
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- Is your Mini Sewing Machine not stitching? In this quick and easy sewing tutorial for beginners, I show you how to solve this annoying problem once and for all! What's more? You don't need to do anything fancy!
I will show you how to sew with a mini sewing machine that is not stitching or picking up the bobbin thread using my KPCB Mini Sewing Machine.
Lots of people have written to me saying that their mini sewing machine is not stitching properly. But I have not experienced any such problems with mine (touch wood)!
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Using a sewing machine can appear to be a daunting task for beginners . And if you encounter problems like missing or skipped stitches, it can feel all the more frustrating.
You might have read all the literature about troubleshooting sewing machines. But sometimes, we discover hidden gems by experimenting with our sewing machines ourselves.
And this is how I discovered how to solve this problem when MY mini sewing machine refused to stitch!
Remember - sewing is a journey, not a destination.The most important thing is to have fun while sewing and just roll with the mistakes and imperfections.
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PS - this is Episode 21 of the Sew Not Scary series!
Happy sewing!
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I was about to give up when I saw your video. Finally, I finished sewing my mother's shorts. Thank you, this really helped me.
Aah fabulous, I'm so glad this helped you! Thank you so much for your kind words xx
You are absolutely the best at decribing this thank you so much
It happened to me last night. I just wanna cry. Don't know what to do. Thank you so much
You are so sensitive dear 💕
Omg thank you so much 🥲! I'm on my dad's account anyways so I'm a small business owner got this machine for making scrunchies for my business and this stich! Literally killed me!! My grandma who used to sew using the manual machine she told me to stop using it for a day and I couldn't! I had do much work and this helped me 😭 thank youuu
You’ve just saved me from having a breakdown 😂 thank you so much!! X
Happy to help! xx
@@OoniCrafts I'm having this problem now. The machine then actually stop itself
You are the sewing machine whisperer! This is amazing, thank you so much!
literally did this with my food on the pedal..and it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU
The same thing happened to me too... during this lockdown period I really wanted to make some dresses for my little girl. I’ve tried everything to get my mini sewing machine back to work n now I’m gonna try this too....
thank u for this vdeo 🥰
I do hope this helps, let me know if it worked!
sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a way to get back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me
@Trenton Lian Instablaster :)
STUDENT FOR LIFE!!!
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You helped me thank you so much , God blesse you
beginner here, ordered my mini, watching your videos ahead of time!!! thank you.
I've been looking at these for a while. I've never used a sewing machine before... I can't decide if I should try this or a handheld first, or save my money and buy one that's a bit more expensive... Hrmm...
I'm so glad this helped you, thank you so much for your comment xx
It can be really confusing when you are on the brink of taking a purchase decision.
I made a video about this very topic here
ruclips.net/video/pTtk6bpx4UE/видео.html
I'm sure you will find it helpful x
@@OoniCrafts You're the best! Thank you!
@@Itsunclegabby haha awww I really appreciate you , thank you, i hope this helps you 😘
I love your channel! I love how you talk it all through step by step. You're great!
Thank you so much! Made my day!
Thank you so much. Been struggling what to do on my project because of this problem. Big help!!!
Im sewing FaceMask for my family
Thank you for your tutorial video
Its giving me hope to work again on my portable sewing machine again , its frustrating sometimes 😧
Thats why i sew by hands Many thanks , your channel is helpful 😉
Im following you
You're amazing for making masks for your loved ones. I do hope this helps you. Yes it's frustrating when your sewing machine is not working properly, I hope my videos can help you out x
Lockdown is too long.. I took my mini machine and try to sew scrunchies but fail .. thanks to you I am gonna try this trick..
Fab! Make sure you are using a high quality branded thread too. Good luck!
the way i gasped with her after seeing the 3rd line of stiches
😆
thank you so much for the video series. I just ordered mine and I cant wait to use it. All of this tips from yours are definitely gonna be helpful. Thank you.
I have the same problem. Gonna try this trick later. I hope it works. Thank youuu!
I gave mine away a few days ago and i just saw this vid today.. Damn regrets.
Aw don't feel bad Jade. Decluttering is a good thing, and if you weren't using the machine, it's better off helping someone else. In the next few days, if you really get the itch to sew, you can buy it cheap on Ebay and this time, you'll really know what you want!
Show that person this video.
Thankyou.. this was very helpful..
OMGGG ITS WORKING 😫😫😫 THANKS FOR THE TIPS❤️
Awwww haha you're most welcome Qasrina! 😂💖 xx - Mehreen
I really love your accent. Thank you for great info. 😍
Thanks for your kind words! x
I think this was my problem .. im going to try this and see if anything improves .. will let you know
Thanks.... from India 🙏
Omg!this really worked...!!thanks a lot
Amazing trick, thanks a lot!!!
Thank you for the demonstration 👍👍👍👍
Your intro explained my state so accurately. This trick actually works...another youtuber mentioned it to me yesterday but I didn't fully understand what they meant until I saw the way you did it. The only trouble with this is that for an absolute beginner like myself, there's no way that I can sew a straight line while one hand is occupied (I just tried a few times). Is there any way of increasing the tension/ pressure permanently?
Hi Hacer, first of all, thank you SO much for your kind words. It makes me so happy that I could help you and I really appreciate you.
To be perfectly honest, it is tricky to keep very straight lines with this machine. I have a hack for straight lines too, but again it involves engaging one hand. And if you need to sew large items that require constant added pressure, one hand will be engaged still.
I will be opening up this machine to figure out the internal mechanism in an upcoming video. I'll see if we can fiddle with pressure, though it seems unlikely. I'll post some links below to help you further xx
For sewing perfectly straight lines, here's a nice hack I came up with and it works!
ruclips.net/video/LAzmoOYoNJc/видео.html
Thanks a lot. Now I know😁
thanks for great tips
Thankyouu.....I really gained my confidence in my mini sewing machine which was just delivered 1 hour ago....
I will try again by your method...and I will let you know how it goes
Wow I'm so glad this helped you, Astha! Just take it slow and enjoy the process. Do let me know if you would like me to cover anything in particular in upcoming videos. Happy crafting! xx
@@OoniCrafts I feel so sorry to tell you that it didn't work. I got it checked also by a professional tailor, but it still didn't work. I have still not lost hope. I have returned that piece and I'm ordering the same piece again. Thankyouu but I will let you know if I need your help. ✨
Hi Astha, oh no i'm so sorry the machine didn't work out! Could it possibly be a faulty piece? I know that there are so many manufacturers putting their names on the mini sewing machine. To be honest I wouldn't know the difference between them either. I do hope you get a better replacement.
Alternatively, you might consider spending a little more and getting a bigger, proper sewing machine with all the normal functions and settings. But it will definitely cost you more.
If you do decide to go down this route, I would highly recommend the Brother LS14. It will forever be my first love in sewing machines.
I hope this helps. Do keep me posted! xxx
Sew Not Scary, LOVE that!
Aw, thank you Jessica! x
Thank you to inform me
You are a life savor... Thank you! I like tricks😉😉😉😉
You're welcome!
Finally thankyou soo much
So glad this helped you xx
Very useful tutorial for beginners❤
it really works! thank you 😍❤
I have this problem stitching jersey fabric, I'll try this technique!
Hi, thanks for your comment.
This trick might not work on jersey at all! Knit fabrics are stretchy and require a zigzag stitch with some stretch . This sewing machine only does straight stitch so it will be difficult to sew jersey.
@@OoniCrafts Ahh ok, thank you for replying, that is so helpful. So glad I found this channel 😊
Wow that was brilliant
Thank you! 💝💝💝
nice one OONI....but still a problm...
This happened to mine recently. For days I thought it was broken until RUclips randomly recommended this video to me...lol
Aah fabulous, welcome aboard! I hope this helped you! xx
@@OoniCrafts It did...thanks alot
That's wonderful! So glad this helped you xx
What a lovely accent! I have a similar machine and I was wondering how do we oil it... Do you know?
Thanks Stephanie, I'm taking notes and will post about this soon!
You don't need to oil this machine because it is made of metal parts rubbing on plastic parts and plastic parts rubbing on plastic parts. Only metal on metal mechanisms need oiled. If you oil plastic, it will disintegrate and crumble over time.
@@rendmendecclesiastes3728 thank you!!!
Wow, thank you thank you very much
Hi! Thank you for this great tutorial and I've tried it with my mini sewing machine already and it worked but I just wanna genuinely ask if you have other solutions because it is hard to always press the scissors with my other hand while sewing. Hoping for your reply. :)
This technique works! Thank you.... Out of interest, could you use this method to sew in a zip (where the total amount of material that the needle has to go through is thicker)? Thanks a lot 😊
Lah, I'm so glad this worked for you!
I would say you should definitely not touch your needle to the metal teeth of the zip. I've not worked with zips yet, but I could make a video for you if it helps! x
@@OoniCrafts ha ha, that would be great, thank you! I really appreciate your videos.. They're some of the the best ones on RUclips about using the mini sewing machine... Thanks for sharing them!
Tnx for the idea your great..
this is such a helpful tips ...thankyou
Thank you, hope it helped x
Amazing! Thank you so much! 😘
Thank you sooo much for this video this helps me a lot.
Aw I'm so glad this helped you! Thanks!
Love your tutorial. I have a machine like this but having a problem when trying to sew like the needle hitting on the throat plate I did get some1 to sort it but it started on the first sew after repair what could be done please help.
Hi.. u t video s r good just facing problem for mini Silvia machine...thread is breaking after every 5-10 seconds of sewing
Sounds like the tension is out.
Watch this 👇
ruclips.net/video/IMcjWLIhU3w/видео.html
Thank you for this Tutorial
You are welcome! xx
Amazing
thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS💞
how about the garment not moving away or running away during sewing i already put down the presser foot...how to trouble shot
This could mean one of two things 1. your feed dogs are broken which means your machine is faulty and you should return it for a full refund 2. it could be that you are using an incompatible fabric such as a lightweight knit Jersey or other incompatible nonwoven fabric, for which you will have to switch to a woven cotton or cotton mix.
Thank you
You're welcome
Great
Hello. So...um...I am struggling to make my mini sewing machine sew through satin correctly (it always skips ALL THE STITCHES) I tried to switch to stiffer fabric such as linen and it worked. Do you have any tips on sewing with satin, I'm so frustrated :((((
IDK what is the problem, please help :((((
maybe the tension is too much or too less
I tried that and it didn't work.
What's more strange is, when I put a piece of paper through, it stitches perfectly. But when I put a single, fairly thin piece of felt through, it doesn't stitch at all. Not even one stitch.
same, i dont know what to do anymore
Thank u
Welcome
I am definateky buying this after watching this vidwo.. I previousky bought and returned it thinking machine was broken
Hi Muna
Wait! Watch this before buying!
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Thank you!!! Hopefully this will work for me💗 fingers crossed🤞🏻
I hope so! xx
Thanku
Omg 😍 thank you for this 🥺🤗
thank you.
You're welcome!
Ordered one sewing machine but now the problem is it makes noise when power given but there is no movement.
If it's new, please return or exchange it. Clearly it's faulty.
1- Can i stitch the fabrics which stretches , like t-shirts, jerseys etc...
2- Does it have reverse stitching?
Hi, sorry I picked up your comment so late.
No, this machine cannot stitch stretchy/knit fabrics and it does not have a reverse stitch. Hope this helps.
Can I open the machine and check it
Hello I just started using this machine (I’m a beginner), and at first it worked perfectly, but now it’s just making the noise and the needle doesn’t move when I press “on” nor when I step on the pedal.
What should I do?
Did I accidentally break it?😭
Hi Elena,
I'm so sorry you are experiencing this with your mini sewing machine. I will try to figure out a solution to your problem asap.
Please can you clarify: is the electricity coming through and you can hear the motor running but the needle is not moving up and down?
@@OoniCrafts this is the case for me
Ooni Crafts hello, yeah exactly like that.
Thank you for the fast response ❤️
Ooni Crafts yes the electricity is coming through, but the needle doesn’t move, the machine makes only the noise as if it was working.
Hello mam,
My mini silai machine had work properly but now, when i start machine then bobbin and bobbin stand comes to upside and machine dont work. What can i do please share ur advise
Hi Pooja
Check out my latest video where I've answered your question. Hope this helps!
ruclips.net/video/BegRYP7Iz-Q/видео.html
One day my mechine is stopped the suddenly, my mechine is not working, what's the problem to the mechine, please reply my answer to the question
My thread spindle removed totally and I can’t fix it pls how can I fix it
so amazing
Thank you xx
Please my thread keep curling and cutting always...help me
Hi, thanks for your comment. I will definitely look into this and make a video soon!
Thank u...i really dont no how to xplain it..after where we control the stitch,there's a long stuff where we also insert d thread b4 taking it to d small hole b4 d needle....it hangs on that long stuff that moves up n down while sewing..it wil curl and then the thread will cut...i cant even sew 4 straight 1minute,it will cut.pls help
.same here.
my thread keeps on cutting.
its tiring and pissing me off.
im sure you too got pissed off too.
.what i did is i use paper tape at the line where i should be stiching and sew slowly.
using you right middle finger to guide the cloth and your left hand to slowly pull the stitched cloth.
try it.
just sew slowly using the step pedals
Hi
Did you try adjusting the thread tension?.
Thanks for this video...
Shall we use pedal switch as well as power switch/ charging and batteries also when we using this machine
Koteswari, only use one power mode at a time. If you want to use mains, remove the batteries! Likewise, if you are using batteries, do not plug in the power cable. Hope this helps x
Omg thank youuu for the info im about to buy one
No problem!! Although if you haven't bought one yet and are still looking, I would always suggest consider buying a full sized sewing machine first. A mini will give you problems and it's not always easy to fix them. xx
My swinging mission 2 side also not stitching what I do
Hi
Does the bobbin thread come up when you turn the handwheel?
good morning i have a question for u what kind of thread are you using on your kpcb sewing machine i'm using gutermann cotton this is my second machine that i have the first machine did not work now i needed you're help please i love all your videos but i need help i already bout to many threads i don't now what to use on the kpcb mini sewing machine come to my rescue thank you
Hi Lucila, I too am using Gutermann. I also use Coats Moon. If you have checked everything and it still won't sew, it might be a faulty unit. These are mass manufactured low quality machines so there are no guarantees if it will work perfectly.
i have tried all the techniques u shown but still stitching is not working..so stress of it but mine is new..
Is it possible to do a lettice hem sawing thecnique in the mini sawing machine?
Hi
No, a lettuce hem requires a narrow zigzag which is impossible on the mini yet.
Thank u for this vd ✨🌸❤
Thread is always breakdown .l m get worried .plz reply.
Sanju please could you send me a short video clip via Instagram DM of the problem @oonicrafts
hi miss pls help me
my machine not stiching everything is ok but then it's not stiching
Hello! is it possible that the shank of the needle size 90/14 is not comaptible dor my mini machine’s needle clamp? The needle clamp doesnt hold the needle? I just don’t know what happened.
My top thread not picking the lower thread😢😢
Love it....
My needle thread is not catching the bobbin thread, any idea on how to fix it. Seems like I’ve tried everything!
Hi Alyssa, thank you for your comment. I'm so sorry your mini sewing machine is not working properly. This problem with the bottom thread appears to be a common one and I will try to find a solution to it soon and make a video x
Try pulling back the needle thread while turning the wheel
Jaime Yah Tried that, but it’s something wrong with the bobbin shaft. I know how to fix that on a normal machine, but I have no idea how on this one.
..hi sis,
when i tries putting my thread like yours,
my sewing jammed and looped
Hi Jay
I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing this annoying problem. I think it's a timing issue and I will be opening up this machine to figure out the internal problems and posting a video about this soon.
the needle with the thread press through the material but when it comes out there is no stitch I can see the holes that remains from the needle..
ruclips.net/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/видео.html
Can you please also explain the tension point setting.
hi Shraddha,
thank you for your comment. Yes of course I would love to share that with you! Please keep an eye out for upcoming tutorials. I will give you a shout-out. 😀 xx
hi Shraddha! I have just posted the ultimate tutorial on how to adjust the thread tension on your mini sewing machine. Check it out at this link!
ruclips.net/video/ZEky17PmJo0/видео.html
Hope this helps. Happy crafting! xx
Thank u so much
Hi I am facing some other issue, I tried watching all the videos available and tried all the suggestions for making it stitch, however it always comes up with new problem, now when I thought I fixed everything, it's just not stitching, needle is going through the fabric but stitch is happening, it's just not making taking the lower thread while stitching but it took it out when I was threading my machine.only while stitching there seems to be a problem, I hope you are getting what I am trying to say here, please help if you can?
ruclips.net/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/видео.html
Essa maquininha costura malha???
Hi,
I have a problem 1 layer of thin clothes which is not getting stitches
If it's too thin it won't stitch
What if the fabric isn't thick? Should it still really be doing this
Skipped stitches on regular layers is usually user error like poor quality thread or a blunt needle. Change to a high quality branded thread like Gutermann.
My sewing mchn ...The bottom is not...pls help
I love your videos. I have a problem with my machine. It jammes and loop's the tread and does not want to sew. It does that from the start, in the beginning when I want to start to sew. Its so frustrating coz in making face masks for the kids around the neighbourhood and they are waiting for me. Can you please help?
Hi Elmarie,
thank you so much for your kinds words.
It could be a number of reasons why your machine is playing up. Start with the easiest and work your way to more complicated stuff.
I have made this very easy through the 8 point checklist. You can find the free PDF document here: ruclips.net/user/redirect?redir_token=b_ChCTrL_u9yytswUWyhyJCTL9t8MTU5MTM5NDQ3OEAxNTkxMzA4MDc4&v=CTDyLGTjDJQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2F4c24ab312dc9%2Fmini-sewing-machine-operation-checklist&event=video_description
Just go down the points one by one on the checklist.
These two videos will also help:
ruclips.net/video/N1cXsZISszE/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/_N6F1ehfJKs/видео.html
Thank you so much. Will let you know if I was successful.
@@OoniCrafts Hi I watched the videos that you recommended. Its not the treads that causing the problem or the timing of the machine. I'm using the second machine that you bought. As I looked at the timing, when the needle is coming down to kiss the sharp point (bobbin housing) I saw the needle getting stuck on the let's call is the "wall"(that's now the gap in the bobbin housing). So that's my machines problem. Now if I pull the metal that holds the needle and the metal with the spring on, towards me and I turn the wheel to let the needle go up and down it's not getting stuck on the wall, the needle pass that wall and go's down in the bobbin housing and up where it's kissing that sharp point. Hope you understand what I'm saying and hope you can help me fix it. Thank you again.
Hi, how about if the machine is not stitching at all. What I should do? Thanks. ;)
Hi Hamri,
I believe there is a timing issue with this machine and I will be opening up this machine to figure out the internal problems and posting a video about this soon x
My neddle had stopped moving on pressing the Button, what Should I do ?
Hi Priya,
Is the foot pedal working? If not, then the internal electric circuitry is broken. Can you try returning or replacing it?
I will be opening up this machine to figure out the internal problems and posting a video about this soon x
How to fix loose stitch? Answer please. Thank you in advance!
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ruclips.net/video/ZEky17PmJo0/видео.html