I bought this at an estate sale and It was threaded except for the needle. The bobbin thread will not pick up. I am not sure i have it threaded on the bottom correctly. Do you have a manual or a diagram of how the bobbin should be thread in the machine to get the needle thread to pick it up. This is an electric machine. I can not find the serial number on the machine but the Westinghouse motor says style 172254-A NP 45306.Thank you for your help. Claudia Meyers email @ [email protected]
Perhaps one of these will help:
New Home Model 532 Sewing Machine Threading Diagram
New Home Model 2022 Machine Threading Diagram
Thread Bobbin on Newhome Sewing Machine
HINT: install a brand new needle. Remove the top thread from the machine. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and then rethread the top thread. The upper tension should start out set at the midway point. Use only fresh, good quality thread--AVOID old or bargain bin threads.
If the machine is threaded correctly top and bottom, but is still not catching the bobbin thread, then it's possible the machine is out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.
Since it is an older mechanical machine, it is recommended to clean and oil the machine frequently. Oil Before using it if it has been in storage. If the machine is sticky, motor drags, etc., here's a good reference for getting it back in shape:
Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...
Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and...
Wheel on right side that controls...
SOURCE: needle picks up bobbin thread but then thread gets stuck
I've had similar problems (as well as other problem with the thread breaking all the time and the "shuttle race" thing that holds the bobbin falling out. One very important thing that isn't mentioned in the manual but that the salesman stressed is that you have to use only "Schmetz" brand needles. They are a tiny bit longer, but that makes all the difference in the world if your stitches are skipping. I forgot and used Singer needles and had horrible results.
SOURCE: will not pick up bobbin thread
Unusual for this machine. Check to be sure the needle is inserted with the flat side to the back of the machine. If it is, remove the needle plate, bobbin and bobbin case. Turn the hand wheel slowly toward you and see if the point of the hook is above or below the eye of the needle when the hook point is aligned behind the needle. If the eye is above the point of the hook the machine is out of time and best taken to qualified technician.
SOURCE: needle not picking up bottom thread
Remove the needle plate and the bobbin case.
Ensure that the needle is inserted all the way up into the needle clamp.
Set the machine for straight stitch, center needle position.
Slowly turn the handwheel in the normal sewing direction and observe the following hook timing setting:
When the needle reaches it's lowest point and travels up 3.5mm, the point of the hook should be directly behind the needle, or at least within 1 or 2mm.
Another view is as the hook passes the needle, it should pass the needle slightly above the eye of the needle.
If the timing looks good, use some alcohol on a bit of cloth to clean the hook, careful around the tip of the hook as it is very sharp.
If the hook timing is off, you will need to take it to a knowledgeable service person as there are several possible solutions and several other related adjustments which will need to be made.
SOURCE: Bobbin thread comes out in a mass of threads
ENSURE you have threaded the bobbin properly and at the right tension. Also, ensure that you have routed the bobbin thread properly in the bobbin case.
won pickup the bobbin thread Google SearchOne Point Advice Place a spool of thread on a spool pin.
One Point Advice Upper threading
- Remove the bobbin and make sure the bobbin is threaded properly in the shuttle race.
Remove any loose threads or lint in the shuttle race.One Point Advice Installing a bobbin into a bobbin case
- You could be holding the needle thread too tight.
Hold the thread lightly to keep the end from going down into the shuttle.- The needle could be thread incorrectly.
Thread the needle eye from the front to the back.- The needle could be bent or improperly inserted.
Install a new needle with the flat side of the needle facing the back.- if this does not help you go to this link.
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