Kenmore sewing machine 385.16221 bobbin winder nut stopper is broken

If you don't want to pay for a service call, you can purchase a handy implement (a stand-alone bobbin winder) for about $30 at the local fabric store or online.
Amazon com Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder

Make sure the bobbin winder has not been activated. When the bobbin winder is activated, the needle bar is deactivated. The belt could also be stretched, damaged, or broken.

If it is a mechanical machine, how long has it been since a thorough cleaning and oiling?

It was working now it seems to be frozen the needle part wont move

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The bobbin winder doesn't spin and I can't wind the bobbin. ... What will release thebobbin winder that is stuck to the right on my Kenmore sewing machine model 385.17826690? Why won't my bobbin holder thread to the top on my Sears Kenmore sewing machine model 385.17928?

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You can try a couple of YouTube videos:

Loading thread on the bobbin old Kenmore sewing machine
(do not wind the bobbin as fast as he does as it tends to stretch the thread and also could cause the spool to fly off the machine!)

How to wind Bobbin Winder Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine 158 12270 158

or order an Owner's Manual for your machine:
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yes that should be an easy fix for you to do. Just make sure you remember which screws came off of where and that all of them get back in the same places. no "extras" good luck

it's possible that there is a part inside the machine that could be broken, it would be a good idea to have the machine checked.

part number 1939 Looks like a normal bobbin winder friction ring. Try sew classic. they have some generic ones in a few different sizes. (btw.... looks like a Janome one might fit, but I didn't find it)

http://shop.sew-classic.com/Bobbin-Winder-Parts-Rings-Tires_c16.htm

The bobbin winder will not activate to turn the bobbin or the thread will not wind onto the bobbin spool?

Sewing machines vary in the method used for bobbin winding.

You can find threading and bobbin winding guides at sewusa.com.

If the winder is broken, you can get it repaired or check into getting a Sidewinder Bobbin Winder as an auxiliary for winding the bobbins, which would be less expensive than the repair.

hi there,
on my manual 1581 kenmore show figure on how you thread your bobbins and upper thread.
to thread bobbin insert the thread on one hole of winder holding thread and rotate thread on counter clockwise rotation several times, loop the thread on tension thread and insert bobbins winder on winder shaftat top of your sewing machine push the latch to lock bobbin winder
pull the handwheel to disengage the clutch and to move the winder free rotation.
press the foot pedal to run your winder and thread your bobbins be sure on counterclock wise rotation.
if winder is full of thread this will automatically disengage the shafting winder from clutch.
insert winder as in fig. check the thread direction

on figure hold and insert bobbins on shuttle race assymble.

on figure show upper threading.
follow the red thread on figure.
you can also check your manual on internet
search box type www.kenmore 1581

have a nice day,rate my fix,thank's a lot

bobbin wont wind on sewing machine