Can't draw up the bobbin thread on my Brother LS-1217 sewing machine... it just won't catch

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I have a brother ls-2150 I can't pick cotton up from the bobbin

Try installing a brand new needle (verify it is installed correctly). If it still does not pick up the bobbin thread, the needle/hook may be out of time, requiring service.

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May 15, 2016 • Brother Sewing Machines

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My neighbor gave me a Brother LS 1217. Do I use metal bobbins or plastic and which way does the thread lead off of the bobbin? Left or right.

here's 2 links for a free manual, choose which one is right for
your sewing machine
http://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Users%20Manual/UM_LS_1217_EN_186.PDF

http://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Users%20Manual/UM_LS_1217B_MULTI_1473.PDF

Sep 14, 2012 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Was just given this Brother ls 1217 and need a manual to download can't get the thing to the bobbin to open or the upper part where you thread the thread Thank You Sandra Giddens

Go to www.brother-usa.com and you download a free manual under customer support, the click home sewing machines, they also have a good troubleshooting guide available there too.

Apr 08, 2011 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Brother sewing machine ls-30 will not draw up the bobbin thread what should i do

Check the needle to see if it's damaged
Make sure the bobbin has a 3-5 inch thread tail
Then make sure the top thread has a 3-5 inch tail
Then hold the top thread tail with your fingers (away from the needle)
& use the hand wheel on the right hand side of the machine to slowly
Lower the needle in the bobbin area & see if the bobbin thread will pick
Up that way

Sep 25, 2010 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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I have a Brother LS-1217. The tension will not adjust. I have re-threaded this several times, checked the bobbin and needle. Is this something I could fix and/or is it worth having repaired?

You should be able to fix this. IF it is the top thread on your fabric that is screwy you need to adjust the bobbin tension.
If it is the bottom thread you have a problem with your upper tension. Blow out the upper tension assembly using canned air, the tension discs may be dirty

Aug 23, 2010 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Drawing up the lower thread

Check the needle to be sure it is installed with the flat side to the back of the sewing machine.

Mar 03, 2010 • Brother LS-2125 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Cant put bobbin back in or thread it through the top

needle won't pick up bottom thread. I have a brother LS 1217

Jun 21, 2009 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Brother sewing machine vx1120 Ithink won't pick up bobbin thread

have you tried other thread and a different bobbin? The tension screw on the bobin case could be too tight.

Mar 11, 2009 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Cant thread bobbin

this is the support site for your Brother LS-1217 machine
I found it very helpful, Manuals to download, FAQ and recent troubleshooting questions answered. (It also has bobbin loading instructions)

http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/BSC/public/us/us_ot/en/model_top/HomeSewingMachine/hf_ls1217eus.html?reg=us&c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hf_ls1217eus

GOOD LUCK! AND HAPPY SEWING
(a sewing machine is a terriable thing to waste)

Dec 02, 2008 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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I have a Brother model #LS-1217 and need to know how to wind the bobbin. Do I put the thread into both the top and bottom hole of bobbin to wind? I can wind the bobbin but the thread is loose and bunches...

just wind the thread around the bobbin, don't put it through any holes, wind it around the center pole,

Aug 03, 2008 • Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Make sure you have enough of a "tail" from teh bobbin... Probably 4 inches or so before starting. If that doesn't work, check upper tension and needle is properly seated.

The needle drags the thread down and then starts back up causing a loop at the eye which a shuttle goes through and acrries the upper thread over the bobbin. The upper thread then drags the bobbing thread up.

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When i looked in my bobbin hole i saw the small spring is unattached which is my guess to why it is not grabbing the bobbin thread but where to reatch it is the question!

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I have the same problem...I have been sewing for many years, and I think I know how to thread a sewing machine! I'm with this person...IT JUST WON'T PICK-UP THE THREAD ...my machine was new, only used it a few times, then one day....it quit woking, it just will not load the bottom thread, I have tried everything, but to take it to a shop.

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I have a Brother LS-1217. The tension will not adjust. I have re-threaded this several times, checked the bobbin and needle. Is this something I could fix and/or is it worth having repaired?

Drawing up the lower thread

Cant put bobbin back in or thread it through the top

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