As the thread is winding, it will pop off the bobbin pre-tensioner. But even before that, the thread on the bobbin is a mess. It seems to wind evenly in terms of top and bottom of the bobbin, and speed of winding (pedal to the floor, or barely engaged) makes no difference. Could this be something with the tensioner itself? I'm managing to get through my current project by adjusting the thread tension, but that's a mess and I really need my bobbins to wind correctly. Any ideas on how to fix, or do I take it back to the repair shop (it had a tune up a few months ago). Thanks in advance!
Sounds like it is actually the tension on the bobbin winder. Make sure that the thread is following the correct path to the bobbin. Other than getting it repaired, a stand-alone bobbin winder (avlb @ JoAnn's or online) for ~$30 would work. One brand is called the Sidewinder. Verify that your bobbins will work on it because some Singer bobbins will not. It's a nice accessory to have because it saves wear 'n tear on your machine plus you can wind bobbins without unthreading the machine.
FWIW, it is usually better to wind bobbins at a slower speed. Higher speed will tend to make the bobbin jump around and the thread to pop off. In addition, higher speed will tend to stretch the thread going onto the bobbin. The thread will not relax until unwound from the bobbin and stitched into your garment. It may cause the fabric to pucker as the thread relaxes. Slower is better!
SOURCE: the bobbin thread stitch is loose even after
Set the tension back to the recommended setting for the type of sewing you are doing.
Lift the presser foot. Rethread the machine. Always thread a sewing machine with the presser foot up as this opens the tension control and allows the thread to "seat".
What looks like the bobbin thread is mis-stitching is actually the top thread not holding the stitch due to the tension control not having control.
Cleaning and a tune-up is always a good idea when there is heavy use or the machine has not been used for a long time.
The bench charge starts at about $80 plus any parts that need replacing.
SOURCE: the bobbin thread stitch is loose even after
is the bobbin in backwards? mine comes off the bobbin counter clockwise. I'm not sure if they all do or not
SOURCE: When winding a new bobbin,
There's really no way to increase the bobbin winder tension. Check to see that you have it threaded correctly for bobbin winding. There should be just a little bit of drag on the thread as you pull it over to prewound it on the bobbin.
SOURCE: I own a Jenome Excel
Hi Sarah,
First, check to be sure you are threading the machine correctly. This accounts for most problems.
Try using new thread and carefully rethread top and bottom . If that doesn't take care of the problem, then check the bobbin case and hook for scratches, burrs, nicks, etc.
Hope this helps. If it does, I'd appreciate a 4 thumbs up. Thanks,
Handie Andie
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