20 Most Recent Singer Inspiration 4228 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

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Did you try adjusting the tension? sometimes that pulls on the thread and causes it to unthread. Is your bobbin thread the same type as the top thread? Two different thread types will cause problems. Also, some of the cheaper thread they sell at JoAnn's and other stores are not supposed to be used on machines, only hand sewing. Is your thread specifically made for machine sewing?

Make sure the needle is inserted correctly and in good condition. Should change needle any time there is a question or problem with sewing. Refer to manual for proper insertion of needle. Also check threading, especially the top threading. Both can cause your problem. The other and more serious possibility is a timing problem on the machine which unfortunately would require a visit to a qualified service center. Singer service centers will be listed in the information that came with your sewing manual.

lift out bobbin case, tension on thread should be enough to support bobbin case if not small adjusting screw on side of bobbin casing

try youtube for a video,, type in singer 4228 bobbin case

Go to the singer website Go to the home page Go to customer service--click on it--it will show a small menu--click on instruction manual In the box put the model number (example 4228) & click search

do you have a manual? if not Go to the singer website Go to the home page Go to customer service--click on it--it will show a small menu--click on instruction manual In the box put the model number (example 4228) & click search

keep a thread tail of 4 to 6 inches on the top & bobbin thread & keep it pulled behind the needlealso make sure it's not caught on anything

always keep a top & bobbin thread tail of 4 6 inches & keep it pulled back behind the needle before you start to sew .

To insert a filled bobbin, lift the presser foot and turn the hand wheel to put the needle at the highest point. Slide open the face plate and drop in the bobbin with the two holes up. Pull the thread into the groove near the center front of the bobbin opening and then to the left (another groove). Then pull it to the back of the machine and close the face plate. To wind a bobbin, you will need to unthread the machine most of the way. Leave the the thread through first and second thread guides. Then bring the thread around the bobbin winding disc (so that it goes under and around the disc) back towards the bobbin pin (on the top right of the machine). Pull the thread through the correct hole in the bobbin (the one away from the center of the bobbin). Leave a 4" tail. Push the bobbin onto the pin and then push the bobbin and pin as far to the right as it will go. Hold onto the thread tail and step on the presser foot to start winding. After ~10 winds, temporarily stop winding and cut the thread tail. Then step on the presser foot and complete winding. When done, cut the thread to separate the bobbin from the top thread. Rethread the top thread and insert your bobbin.The manual for the 4228 is available here: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/492_4228_4220_030707_new.pdf . See page 31 (18 of the pdf) for pictures of threading and winding the bobbin. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

I looked at your manual and am wondering if you saw how to select your stitch and your stitch length. If, you have read your manual and are still having problems, I suggest that you take it back to where you purchased it and get another one,

Is the needle in the right way? Flat shank to the back. Also the clunking could be a blunt or bent needle, change it, clean, oil and rethread everything.

Check that the bobbin is in and rotating in the correct direction.

Then test again very slowly, if problem still exists you need to identify where the noise is coming from during the stitch formation.

If the needle is striking part of the bobbin race during stitch formation, then timing is out and needs a serviceman.

Have you tried replacing your needle? Sometimes a dull needle causes trouble.