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Have a Singer 11910000A and the bobber thread bunches up and makes a mess in the feet when sewing

Machine will sew but the underside of material has a big mess of thread and it eventually quits moving and clogs the feeder feet

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Is it really the bobbin thread that is globbing? Check closely. Usually it is the upper thread accumulating under the fabric.

If it is in fact the bobbin thread, then the bobbin case is not threaded correctly, the bobbin case tension needs adjustment, or it is broken and needs replacement. There are web sites and YouTube videos that show how to adjust the bobbin case tension.

QUICK FIXES: Remove all the thread from the machine. Clean the area around the feed dogs and bobbin area. Oil as instructed in the owner's manual using ONLY fresh, good quality sewing machine oil (only 1-2 drops each spot). Install a brand new needle insuring it is installed correctly. Avoid using fuzzy, old, or bargain bin thread. Rethread: Be sure you raise the presser foot BEFORE threading the upper thread so it will seat properly in the tension disk--and check to make sure you are threading the machine correctly. Check that the upper tension is set properly (the factory standard is usually the halfway point between the high & low number on the selection). Test on a scrap of the fabric you wish to sew. Adjust the upper tension--either tighten to pull the upper thread toward the top of the fabric, or loosen to pull more upper thread down.

Here are some web sites that may help.

Sewing Machine Thread Bunching Up Here Why

sewing machine birdnesting

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100303212248AAnRUQA

8 Tips to Fix Birdnesting in Embroidery

Birds nest under the fabric big loops of thread top side looks good...

http://www.marthastewart.com/1085057/common-sewing-machine-repair-tips


and here's another Hint that may be helpful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDERq4I7l-Q

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After sewing a few stitches, the machine gets jammed. the top stitch looks fine, but underneath there's a ton of thread all bunched up (top spool thread)

What you are seeing is called "bird's nesting." There are two main reasons for "bird's nesting."
The first one is the thread not between the tension disks. That allows the thread to be pulled from the spool instead of pulling the thread tight from underneath. Always make sure to always put up your presser foot before you thread the tension disks. I also check the thread after I finish to make sure the top thread has good tension on it before sewing.
The second reason is the thread is not being pulled by the take up lever. Make sure you see it being pulled by the take up lever before you start sewing. If not, rethread it.

Good luck.
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I believe your tension is to tight. Loosen your tension dial, while using a piece of scrap material. Continue till you achieve tension you are happy with. GOOD LUCK.
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