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Regalia Stationary User Manual | 59
Incorrect needle size
• Use the proper size needle for the work and thread
being used. Some battings and fabrics used in quilting
may constrict or impede the thread passing through
the front groove of the needle. This diminishes the
loop required for stitch formation. Typically, a larger
needle will solve the problem. However, using certain
smaller sizes of needles and ball pointed needles solve
some specific problems. You will need to experiment
to determine which works best with your combination
of fabric, thread, and batting.
Thread tension too tight
• Check bobbin case tension and then check top thread
tension.
(For more information about adjusting tension, see
Bobbin and Bobbin Tension
and
Quick-Set Tension
in
the
Using Your Machine
section of this manual.)
Improper threading
• Ensure that the machine is threaded correctly. Refer to
the on-screen threading guide if needed.
The needle is not
positioned properly
• Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect
the position of the needle to make sure the needle is
at the 6 o’clock position. When you stand directly in
front of the needle (facing the bobbin case side of the
machine), you will see the entire needle eye directly
facing you. This is 6 o’clock position.
• Make sure (a) the needle is installed all the way into
the needle bar to the needle-stop hole, (b) the long
groove in the needle is toward the front (bobbin case
side), and (c) the scarf (scooped out part of the back
of the needle) is toward the back of the machine.
• The needle can sometimes be rotated to 5 o’clock
(slightly right) or 7 o’clock (slightly left) to adjust for a
more positive thread loop pickup by the hook point.