Thread jams & wheel axel cannot turn

Here are the steps to thread a Euro-Pro 382 sewing machine:

1. Raise the presser foot lever to release the tension discs.
2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin and slide it to the right until it clicks into place.
3. Pull the thread end from the spool and insert it through the thread guide located at the top of the machine.
4. Pull the thread down through the tension discs, then wrap it around the bobbin winding tension disc located on the top left of the machine.
5. Insert the thread end through one of the holes on the bobbin and push the bobbin onto the bobbin winding spindle.
6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right to engage the winding mechanism. Hold the thread end and press the foot pedal to start winding the bobbin.
7. When the bobbin is full, cut the thread and push the bobbin winding spindle back to the left.
8. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and place it into the bobbin case.
9. Hold the thread end and turn the handwheel towards you to raise the needle to its highest position.
10. Pull the thread from the bobbin case and insert it through the thread guide located above the needle.
11. Thread the needle from front to back and pull the thread out about 6 inches.
12. Lower the presser foot lever to engage the tension discs and pull the thread towards the back of the machine.
13. Hold the thread end and turn the handwheel towards you to take up the bobbin thread.
14. Close the bobbin cover and you're ready to start sewing.

It's likely that somewhere there is thread wrapped around a part. That can happen, for instance, during winding a bobbin without your noticing. Thread can also be wrapped around underneath the bobbin basket (holds the bobbin case). You may have to remove a cover to locate it. You didn't mention what model your machine is, but it would be helpful to purchase a service manual for it. It will at least tell you how to remove a cover to locate the problem. They are available at Service Parts Online; if your model is not listed, you can send an email, and chances are they can purchase it for you.

The problem is likely the threading. Double check the threading, look twice or three times at the diagram. Even me, a tech sometimes threads a machine or serger wrong.

Derek

Hi there,

Well you may please follow the steps below -
1. Remove the bobbin from the sewing machine. Note: whether you have a drop-in, front or side-loading bobbin on your sewing machine. A drop in bobbin will load from the top, may be via a removable bobbin case cover near the machine-fed dogs. A side or front loading bobbin needs to be loaded into a removable bobbin case under the machine.
2. Choose the right size bobbin for the sewing machine.
3. Wind thread onto your bobbin. Your sewing machine should have a standard thread spool to hold the thread and a short, squat post wide enough for a bobbin.
4. Put the thread and empty bobbin into position on your sewing machine. Wrap the thread around the bobbin to start it. On most machines, disengage the needle by turning the smaller hand-wheel on the machine toward you. Push the bobbin post into position, securing the bobbin into place. Press gently down. Thread should begin to wind neatly onto your bobbin.
5. Break the thread, push the bobbin post back into an inactive position and remove the bobbin. Tighten the hand-wheel. Thread your sewing machine again if necessary before loading the bobbin.
6. Remove the bobbin case cover and put the bobbin into position. The thread should slide through a catch on the bobbin case and up through the cover.
7. Access the bobbin case for a front or side mount bobbin. Lift the catch and remove the removable bobbin holder. Put the bobbin into the holder and run the thread through the holder, bringing it to the front. Lift the catch and slide the bobbin holder back into the case. Hold your needle thread gently forward with your left hand and turn the hand-wheel. The needle thread will pass down into the machine and catch a loop of the bobbin thread. Pull this loop up and slide both threads to the back before beginning to sew.
Good Luck!!

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you might have a bent needle

There is no solution for that problem. My machine was doing the same thing, I returned it for "repair". Got it back 2 wks later and had the same problem. Just the other day, the machine did that, and then something "popped" and now the upper thread won't catch the bobbin thread. I called Customer Service and was told that if I want my machine repaired, I have to send them a check with the machine for $81! Your best bet...get rid of the Intelli-Sew and buy something that doesn't break every month or so!

Try flipping the bobbin spool so the thread comes off in the other direction.
Forcing means that the needle has been jammed against the sewing plate ant the needle is now out of timing with the bobbin pickup.

you need a new bobbin case, only problem is finding the right one. I am currently wasting hours trying to find one for our 9110 intelli sew which has needle holes punched through it from where it jumps right out. I think lots of manufacturers know fine which parts fit the Euro-Pro but would like all of us to scrap them and go out and buy theirs!

In order to see whether or not my euro-pro 9110 had a timing issue, the service rep had me change out the needle (making sure I was using anything but a Singer brand needle--they do not work in these machines). I re-threaded the needle, took out the bobbin casing and the plastic ring encasing the bobbin, then lowered the needle to see if the hook on the metal ring holding the bobbin actually catches the thread on its own. If it doesn't catch, it's a timing issue and needs repair. They can walk you through this process of troubleshooting and set up repair if need. Call Eruo-Pro's customer service center for sewing machine service and repair at 800-798-7395

you need to replace your shukle that holds the tread bobbing below.it is either slack or broken . if it is slack then you tighten the little screw that holds a cover that gives the thread tension .if its broken then replace it.once the thread is slack below it will cause your thread to bundle up.