Machine timing
Also: hook timing
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The precise synchronization between the needle's position and the hook's rotation required for the hook to catch the thread loop and form a stitch.
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Bobbin tension adjustment
Fine-tuning the small screw on the bobbin case that controls how much resistance the lower thread meets, used to correct or balance stitch formation.
Thread bunching
A tangled mass of thread, usually on the fabric underside, caused by incorrect threading, an unbalanced tension, or an improperly seated bobbin.
Lint brush
A small brush used to clear fabric lint and thread debris from the bobbin case, feed dogs, and tension mechanism during routine cleaning.
Machine oiling
Routine application of sewing-machine oil to designated moving metal parts to reduce friction, prevent wear, and keep the machine running smoothly and quietly.
Needle breakage
The snapping of a sewing machine needle, typically from hitting a pin, a bent needle, the wrong needle size, or fabric being pulled against the feed.
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