How do I get the plate to close all the way after winding bobbin on the Singer 6235

Video tutorial is attached for winding the bobbin in Singer 6235 in simple and easy way

Well, the good news is you can download your user's manual free if you go to the Singer Sewing Machine site. Just select Support, and there is an Instruction Manual option. Enter the model number, 7050, and it is pictured and explained there, beginning on page 15.

You have a Touch 'n Sew slant needle machine, which means you can buy additional feet, as long as they are slant needle ones, and they're very widely available.

Another good feature is those machine wind the bobbin right in place. I have had several of these machines for many years, and frankly, it's my favorite, most trouble-free method.

Bobbins are also widely available; however, your bobbin is available with or without a center button. Yours HAS the center button.

I've never seen this type of winding system. But from the manual on page 10, it shows that in order to disengage the machine from sewing mode.. you need to have the bobbin cover slide plate slightly open.

http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1272_6268-_-6268_6267-wholeas-of-6_23_05-special.pdf

Also make sure that your bobbin doesn't have any burrs. If it does, toss it and use a new one.

Which Singer machine do you have? I know how to wind and insert a full bobbin for some models.

Some wind the bobbin with it in the case. This is the case with my Touch & Sew. Inserting a full bobbin is simple. Open the slide plate and drop in the bobbin with the rings up. Make sure that to hold the bobbin thread so that it comes off at the left. Then close the slide plate and make sure that the end of the bobbin thread is coming through the notch. Hold onto the threads and turn the handwheel until the top and bottom thread come back up with a twist. To wind a bobbin for this machine, open the slide plate (some models have a little mark to line up the slide plate). Put in the empty bobbin and thread the top normally. Set the machine to straight stitch and push the bobbin wind button in. (This has a bulls-eye symbol on it.) Wrap the end of the top thread around the presser foot screw several times and hold onto the end. Step on the foot control to start winding. Keep winding until the bobbin is full. The thread wound onto the screw should break. Pull some extra thread and cut it to separate the top and bottom threads. Close the slide plate and set your desired stitch.

Other models are wound at the top of the machine. For some of with a drop-in bobbin, you need to bring the thread down to a catch and then off to the left to another catch. Some have a vertical bobbin. I don't remember if they all have a removable case. Those that do need the thread to come through a notch on the case that pulls the thread under a spring that keeps the bobbin tension. However you should check your manual. If you do not have a manual, check if one is available online. (http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals has many of the Singer manuals for sale or download.)

If you post a comment with the model of your machine, I'll give you a description of threading the bobbin or winding one.

Cindy Wells

on touch and sew models thread the machine up as normal, select straight stitch, presser foot up, take the thread from the needle and wind it round the presser foot screw a few times, open the slide plate, push the little button over, press gently on the foot control to wind the bobbin, when finished close the slide plate to drop the winder down and pull the threads to the back and start sewing

Raise the presser foot and turn the hand wheel to put the needle at the highest position. Next open the slide plate by sliding it towards you. Make sure the bobbin is empty (remove any remaining thread or use a new bobbin). Slide the plate forward (partially closed) so that the arrow on the plate lines up with the arrow on the machine bed. Bring the thread from the needle under the presser foot and wind it around the presser foot screw (on the left of the assembly) once. Make sure that the thread is in the spring groove. Press the One-step Button hole A button (has a bobbin symbol by it). Then begin running the machine. Watch the winding process carefully and stop when you have enough thread on the bobbin. Do not let the thread continue to wind past the outermost line on the bobbin (black). Slide the plate fully closed and raise the needle. Pull the thread to the back of the machine to a length of 4" and cut the thread in the middle of the loop you just pulled through.

Now position your fabric under the presser foot, lower the presser foot and select your stitch. Begin sewing.

The manual is available for sale or download here: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals/search . Just enter the model number. The direct link is: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1272_6268-_-6268_6267-wholeas-of-6_23_05-special.pdf . Pictures for winding the bobbin are on page 16 (page 18 of the PDF).

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(make sure that the machine is correctly threaded before starting to wind a bobbin)

To thread the bobbin, open the slide plate, make sure the machine is threaded all the way up as normal, take the thread and wind it round a few times round the presser foot screw, push the little lever over near the bobbin to raise the winder, slowly press on the foot control and it will wind the bobbin, when you have enough thread, close the slide plate and draw the thread to the back of the machine and start sewing.

thread the machine up as normal, presser foot up,open the slide plate, push the button over to raise the winder, take the thread from the needle and wind it round a few times round the screw on the presser foot, press gently on the foot control and wind the bobbin, when you have enough thread close the slide plate and draw the threads to the back of the machine and away you go.

slide plate may be worn - i had the same problem. try holding down the center of the bobbin with a pin while slide plate is in the winding position.