Nothing feels better than making something beautiful on your sewing machine. It's become incredibly popular again as people have started to really value handmade items rather than mass-produced goods. But there will always be the occasional sewing machine snafu if you do it for long enough. From tension issues to bobbins running out to needles breaking, I've seen it all. Let's sort out the likely causes of these headaches and look through these 9 Common Sewing Machine Problems and Solutions. It can be difficult to figure out why your sewing machine is not sewing or why your sewing machine needle keeps breaking if you're new to sewing or don't know your machine well. Though, honestly, even people who sew on their machines every day run into these common problems, too. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>> Editor's note: For more detailed information specific to your particular machine, always consult the instruction manual. Most can be found online if you can't locate the original paper copy. However, if you don't have the manual or can't find it, many of these issues are universal. This sewing machine issues guide should certainly lead you in the right direction.