The bobbin holder is coming loose with every revolution. I can't even get the bobbin thread up by hand. I have taken it out by removing the plate and cleaned everything but it still jams the thread near the back which causes the bobbin holder to jump up and move. Is there something that needs to be done to hold this in place or is that a symptom of a bigger problem. I have a Janome One Step.

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please try this simple tips:

Good day!

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.
Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls.
TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;
This could be trouble;================Do this;
1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn
2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading
3.Thread twisted on guide post========"
4.Thread twisted out of tension======="
5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring
6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading
7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle
8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone
TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;
1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly
2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading
3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin
4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case
5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook
6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case
TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;
1.Needle bent or burred===============change
2.Needle set in crooked===============Check
3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading
4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading
TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;
1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension
======================================or loosen top tension.
2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension
3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace
4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading of
tension===============================bobbin case
5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs


Thank you and good luck.

Does yours look like this one? I have a Janome 6500 and I've had some issues with this bobbin holder and replaced it twice. Its held by a magnet and can be dislodged during a jam up sometimes.
Have you taken the bobbin holder right out and cleaned underneath it? There might be a thread bit stuck in there that keeps causing the jamming. Take a look with tweezers and a torch and see if you can find anything in there. Also, is the bobbin holder itself damaged, look for burring and damage to the black plastic from the needle. (if there is some, try to just file any rough edges off with a nail file gently). Or buy a new case about $35 or so if badly damaged.

If you have never removed the bobbin case, then check your manual for instructions, or take photos as you go so that you can get it back in okay.

To get it out, you need to do the following. Unplug the machine, and remove needle plate, pressure foot and needle so you've got a good working area. Now turn the flywheel towards you so the rotary hook rotates while holding the metal back bit of the bobbin holder and pull it up towards you. At a certain point, it will lift up and out easily.
Clean underneath thoroughly using your little brush and tweezers making sure you take the lint or thread out of the machine area, don't blow it further in with compressed air.
Clean the bobbin case too and inspect it for any damage caused by the needle striking it when/if it has dislodged.

If your machine has a hole in the middle of the bed under the bobbin case, there is probably an oiling wick in there, give it a drop of good quality machine oil if you like, especially if you don't take it to the service guy each year. Not in the manual to oil newer machines but if there is a wick, you can certainly give it a top up.

Now put the bobbin case back in reversing the process. Your machine may have a pair of red markings on the bobbin case and the bobbin stopper that you line up. This is important, you need to get it back into the right spot.

On mine, during my last service, the tech fitted an extra little metal stopper from Janome which stops the holder moving out of position and seems to have resolved the issue. Mine would always jam up when I was trying to sew just a bit too much thickness of fabric so probably operator expectations causing the jam!!

I hope that I've helped out a little. If not, then perhaps take it to a serviceman and see if he has an aftermarket "part" for this model too, it has made the case on mine less likely to move out of position.

• When is the last time you have changed your bobbin? They do go bad and when they do it can cause a world of headaches and problems. Bobbins come in several styles and makes from wood to metal to plastic and are not always so universal. I suggest to change the bobbin with the exact same style as the one you are using and see if this helps.
• Wind the bobbin with fresh thread.
• Also remember that while cheap thread is cheaper it will shred, rip and jam more than it will stitch. I am not saying you are using cheap thread but just a reminder in case.
• If you have any questions or comments please feel free to ask.
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