Sewing Machine Top Thread Keeps Breaking

I have a Janome sewing machine. It is so frustrating, the machine sews fine for approximately 3-4 inches and then the top thread breaks. I have cleaned the bobbin and changed the thread. I tried changing the tension on the top and this was in vain.

By Korki

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By 06/05/2012

Check the tension; if its tight the thread will snap.

By 06/04/2012

Changing the thread to a better quality can help too. I had this problem with thread I bought at walmart. I bought the same kind of thread (multi purpose) from a sewing store and you could visually see that this thread was better. Pretty much solved the problem.

By 05/31/2012

Have you changed the needle? If not, try that. Sometimes a needle will get slightly bent and cause all kinds of trouble.