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Bobbin Thread Breaking

Q. I purchased a box the label says admiral L24 on it and it works
wonderful in my Pfaff 2140/70. I mentioned I would like a thread that
does not leave a lot of fuzz and I purchased a box of masterpiece L
style # 151 thread. I’m just starting to use it and it seems to be
giving me some problems. I seem to stitch out for a bit and then the
bobbin thread breaks away. I have left the cardboard on the outside of
the thread and I have also tried one without the cardboard on. I have
also changed my needles and still am not having any luck. The item I'm
stitching out is delicate and the look is great. Any suggestions to help
me out, I would really appreciate it.

A. If the bobbin thread is breaking, here is what to do:
    1. With a permanent marker, mark a dot on the bobbin case where the
bobbin screw is currently pointing to. This is to remind you where you
started.
    2. Loosen the bobbin tension by turning the bobbin tension screw by 1/4
turn. Turn to the left (counter clockwise).
That should take care of it. Many machines are set to have a very strong
polyester thread in the bobbin and therefore need to be adjusted for a
fine cotton thread.

In response:
Thanks so much for your information. It works wonderful. Thanks again.

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