The first two things I would check are whether the needle is backward and if the angle of the needle is about 5 degrees to the right of center. Connie Connie Bechtel Wyvern Productions http://www.wyvernproductions.com/ At 04:48 PM 4/19/2006, you wrote: >Needle 4 I have tried changing the thread and the needle. Am still getting >constant thread breaks on needle 4. I am sewing thick jackets and have >brought the the presser foot up 5 clicks. All other colours sew without >thread breaks. > >The machine is brand new first time I am using needle 4 > >What am I missing? > >Thanks > >Anand