Sewing Machine is Breaking or Bending Needles

Tip: Troubleshooting a Sewing Machine That is Breaking Needles

If your sewing machine has begun to bend or break needles there are several possible causes. The following list will help provide some ideas for troubleshooting the problem with your machine.

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1. The needle is improperly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle clamp screw is loose.
4. The needle thread tension is too tight.
5. The bobbin cartridge is in upside down.
6. The user is pulling too tightly on the fabric while sewing.
7. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.

If after checking these possibilities and making the appropriate corrections as needed, your sewing machine continues to break or bend the needle, it may be time to take it in for repairs.

Tip: Preventing Broken Or Bent Sewing Machine Needles

Anne Miles

April 9, 2012

Clean and oil the machine per manufacturer directions and make sure throat plate is properly aligned.