Common Faults and Solutions of Computerized Quilting and Embroidery Machines

January 23, 2026

Computerized quilting machines employ a unique design, with several quilting heads synchronized at high precision using belt drive. This results in high accuracy, low noise, and reduced noise pollution. Below are some common malfunctions of computerized quilting machines and their solutions:

 

1. Causes of thread breakage on the quilting machine: Improper thread loading; knotted thread; excessive thread tension; bent, blunt, or pinhole-filled needle; incorrect needle size; improper needle placement; improper needle-thread matching; excessively high initial quilting speed; thread not being taken through the thread take-up device.

Solutions: Reload the thread correctly from the beginning; remove knots; adjust the thread tensioner; replace the needle; replace with the appropriate needle size; properly place the needle; change the thread or needle; start the computerized quilting machine at medium speed.

 

2. Causes of skipped stitches on a quilting machine: Excessive thread tension; bent or dull needle; incorrect needle size; improper needle-thread matching; thread not threaded through the take-up lever; insufficient presser foot pressure; improper needle placement.

Solutions: Adjust thread tension; replace the needle; select the appropriate needle size; change the needle or thread; check the threading procedure; increase presser foot pressure; start stitching from the beginning.

 

3. Causes of fabric wrinkling on a quilting machine: Stitches too large for specific fabrics; dull needle tip; unsuitable thread tension; insufficient presser foot pressure; fabric too thin; differences in the diameter or material of the top and bottom threads.

Solutions: Reduce stitch size; replace the needle; adjust thread tension; increase presser foot pressure; use thin interfacing; use the same type and diameter of top and bottom thread.

 

Computerized quilting and embroidery machines are equipped with automatic control systems, which solve the problems of data processing and work transmission in computerized sewing machines using industrial control computers. They further improve upon the traditional features of inverter power supply equipment, which has strong fault tolerance, overcurrent and overtemperature resolution functions.