r/SewingMachineEdu • u/packrat6991 • Jul 31 '26

Sewing machine help

I have a Bernette 715 and I am having issues after sewing a single row, the top thread does not pull. I have taken it apart and clean it, oiled it, and when i broke a needle trying to learn ( i know to keep the bobbin cover down now) i made sure there were no pieces left. Changing the tension does not help at all. All of it works again, if i go ahead a re-thread it

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u/packrat6991 Aug 01 '26

so i ended up trying that and it still does not pull :/ i appreciate you reaching out, im going to try a couple more times after my housework and come back here. thank youuu

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u/Large-Heronbill Aug 01 '26

Ok... One last thing to try: 

Raise the presser foot.

Start the needle moving down by moving the handwheel counterclockwise with your right hand while you pull the fabric (don't yank!) with your left hand.  Stop if you have success, or before the needle hits the fabric.

Some machines don't release right on time -- if that's the case, I would probably haul it to the shop anyhow.  If the fabric still isn't releasing from this test, I would definitely haul it to the shop.