Every time i thread the machine it knots on the inside and when it doesn't the moment i start sewing it knots. While this is happening the foot will not allow the fabric to move and it is a walking foot. Is there a way of fixing this myself or will I have to go to a specialist?
Did you lower the feed dogs some how? Check the front and back of the machine near the sewing area. Look for a slide switch. It may even be under the part you remove to make it a free arm. (might look in the manual for where yours is specifically.
Another thing. You should always grasp and hold the thread ends when you begin a seam. That just good practice for ANY sewist.
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What do you mean you are unable to pull the bobbin thread through, elaboration would help solve the problem...
I suspect I'm having the same problem with you if it's anything to do with the top thread looping around in the bobbin holder.
Damn machine!
:)
SOURCE: Upper thread knots up with bobbin thread when sewing a stich
Thread test
Test your thread quality to start, thread your machine and LIFT the presser foot (this opens the tension disks). Pull your top thread straight back. If you feel no tension no mater how much thread you pull, your thread is good. If that your machine passes that test, then let me know, we can go to step 2. If not, try different spool of thread, same test until you get a smooth pull (tip: always check your thread this way when you thread your machine)
Step 2:
Pull on your threaded bobbin thread while it’s in the machine. Does it pull smooth and even? If so, go to step 3. If not, try a new bobbin (bobbins get bent or distorted if wound too tight).
Clean thoroughly in the hook and bobbin case area and oil 1-2 drop is all.
Thread knotting on the bobbin can be a lot of things but here's some guidance:
Tension:
If the thread is loose on the bottom of the fabric, it's actually the top thread is too loose. Think of 2 little elves playing tug of war in your machine, one on toip and one underneath. If you have loops on bottom, the top needs to pull harder (tighten top tension)
Jamming bobbin case:
If it is damaged from turning out of place once, it could have rough spots on it that makes the thread hang on it, and keeps making it turn over and over. Use a finger nail board (fine sanding) and smoothall rough spots. Then reset the bobbin case taking care to put the notch in the bobbin case in alignment with the proper spot in the machine (basically 5 o’clock) when looking at the round area where the bobbin case goes.
SOURCE: thread clogs up bobbin and knots up thread on back side of fabric
hi there,
well, common problem when you didn't acquired right set up of tension and clean feed dog,bobbins,shuttle race.on figure right bobbins winding.
set up counter clokwise thread rotation, set dial tension on #3 to #4, dial stich to # 8 to #12
only on cotton fabrics,others fabrics such as silk..etc,gradually adjust tension fine the smoothest adjustment,
on fig,thread looping top side threading
follow threading so you can have fine sewing.also clean under bobbins from chips fabric and dust.have a nice day,don't forget to rate my fix,ythanks a lot
SOURCE: singer 5525 sewing machine knots
You can go here, search 5525, and download or purchase an instruction manual for
your machine, if you have misplaced the one that came with it. It looks
like there are some available as downloadable pdfs for free and some physical ones for $15. https://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Also, Singer has just installed new Q&A features on their website.
You can
go here: http://new.singerco.com/products and look for your
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