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Threading a serger codemeister 08-30-2005
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Posted by codemeister on August 30, 2005, 9:33 pm
Does anyone happen to have any pointers for a newbie on successfully
threading a Janome 634D serger? I just bought a used one and seem to
be having some trouble getting it properly threaded (surprise, I've
never used an overlock machine before). Right after I thread it, using
the manual and diagram on the machine for guidance, it will stitch, but
the chain is very hard to pull after I'm done stitching and raise the
presser foot. The next time I try to stitch, nothing takes; when I
open it up the lower looper has come unthreaded, and the thread end is
lying in the bottom of the case. :( I'm following the threading order
mentioned in the manual; lower looper, then upper looper, then needles.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Sandra
codemeister


Posted by HC on August 30, 2005, 10:30 pm
G'day Sandra

Sorry I can't help as I don't have a 634D but have a Compulock.....have
you gone to the Janome site <www.janome.com> and then click on your
model serger. There is also a troubleshooting section that might help,
and if all else fails send an email to Janome.

Check that you have the threading correct at the loopers.....I know on
my Compulock there is a diagram in the book, showing an exploded view
and if the thread is over the wrong way it will break.
Bronwyn ;-)

codemeister wrote:

> Does anyone happen to have any pointers for a newbie on successfully
> threading a Janome 634D serger? I just bought a used one and seem to
> be having some trouble getting it properly threaded (surprise, I've
> never used an overlock machine before). Right after I thread it, using
> the manual and diagram on the machine for guidance, it will stitch, but
> the chain is very hard to pull after I'm done stitching and raise the
> presser foot. The next time I try to stitch, nothing takes; when I
> open it up the lower looper has come unthreaded, and the thread end is
> lying in the bottom of the case. :( I'm following the threading order
> mentioned in the manual; lower looper, then upper looper, then needles.
>
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
> Sandra
> codemeister
>

Posted by BEI Design on August 30, 2005, 10:43 pm


codemeister wrote:
> Does anyone happen to have any pointers for a newbie on
> successfully threading a Janome 634D serger? I just bought a
> used one and seem to be having some trouble getting it properly
> threaded (surprise, I've never used an overlock machine
> before). Right after I thread it, using the manual and diagram
> on the machine for guidance, it will stitch, but the chain is
> very hard to pull after I'm done stitching and raise the
> presser foot.

You are "pulling" on the threads...???

My experience on sergers has been to allow about 2" or more of thread
to "chain-off" and then cut the threads. Unlike a regular sewing
machine, the "tension" is not really released on serger threads when
the presser foot is raised, especially the looper threads.

HTH,

--
Beverly
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Posted by codemeister on August 30, 2005, 10:59 pm
Arg! I never thought of that--can you tell I'm totally used to a
conventional sewing machine? That probably is the problem--I'm
probably screwing things up myself by thinking I need to have four
separate strands hanging loose behind the presser foot. I've read that
with an overlock you don't really do that--just chain off--but I didn't
really get what that meant until you pointed it out. I'm going right
now to sit down and try it properly. Thanks so much for your help!
I'm very impressed with the speed and quality of stitch when I get it
working, I can just taste how much fun I'll have with this machine once
I "get" how it works.


Posted by BEI Design on August 30, 2005, 11:42 pm
codemeister wrote:
> Arg! I never thought of that--can you tell I'm totally used to
> a conventional sewing machine? That probably is the
> problem--I'm probably screwing things up myself by thinking I
> need to have four separate strands hanging loose behind the
> presser foot. I've read that with an overlock you don't really
> do that--just chain off--but I didn't really get what that
> meant until you pointed it out. I'm going right now to sit
> down and try it properly. Thanks so much for your help! I'm
> very impressed with the speed and quality of stitch when I get
> it working, I can just taste how much fun I'll have with this
> machine once I "get" how it works.

I'm delighted to have been of help. Sergers are wonderful little
machines, but they do things a little differently. You might take a
look at your sewing machine/fabric center for book on the subject. My
favorite is one by Palmer and/or Plesch(sp?), but I can't lay my hands
on it at the moment.
You might try looking at this one:
http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=528524777&searchurl=bx%3Doff%26sts%3Dt%26ds%3D30%26bi%3D0%26kn%3DSerger%2BHow%2Bto%26sortby%3D2

--
Beverly
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