Necchi 3101 proper threading of the necchi 3101 sewing machine would be greatly appreciated. thank you halloween costume making moms

This may be helpful. Most machines thread similarly.

How to Thread Necchi Sewing Machine

or you can search for:
Make Model manual

and get a manual for your machine. I didn't find any free, but $7 or $10 isn't a bad price.,

Necchi Sewing Machine 3101 FA Manual - I Fix Machines

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PDF replacement manual, owners guide,instruction manual for your Necchi ... lost or damaged Necchi sewing machine model 3101 FA instruction manual.These manualsare downloadable and you'll need the free adobe reader to open them.

try www.sewusa.com there are threading diagrams for some Necchi models. even if yours isnt there the bobbin should be similar.

Howdy. I was able to find a website and a phone number for you: allyint.com
is the site of the sole US importer of the Necchi machines. they have the manuals and accessories available for your model 3101. Their number is: 1 800 525 9987 ex 20

I sure hope this helps:)

There are several Necchi models (and loads more) threading guides shown here, it may well be you can find one very similar to help.
Threading Guides

I took the machine to a JoAnn Fabrics store and a very kind saleslady there showed me what I was doing wrong and how to do it correctly.

I don't know how to adjust tensions but make sure you have the machine threaded properly and the needle oriented correctly. When I did not have mine threaded properly that is what the bobbin thread did - just stayed on top of the material and did not get pulled into the fabric.

From the reel pin take the thread to the left and over the top thread guide above the takeup lever, make sure the takeup lever is up and and make sure the presser foot is up, take the thread straight down and round the right hand side of the tension unit and back up the left hand side to the takeup lever, thread the takeup lever right to left and take the thread down any guides to the needle, if the bobbin case goes in the front thread the needle front to back, if the bobbin case goes in the side thread the needle left to right.

First, give Mom all your Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Then, be sure the bobbin-winding function is not still engaged. Check it again, since on some machines, the mechanism has to be backed off until you hear a click, or until a light turns off. If that's done, check the tension on your top thread, since that's easier, then on your bobbin thread.
If the bobbin didn't get wound evenly (Like if you're hurrying) that will mess up its ability to let the thread flow out, so see if the thread on the bobbin looks as smooth as a new spool of thread.
I hope you got your costume together & had fun aside for that frustration. :^)

I solved this problem for a friend,!. the needle was in the wrong way and
2 the bobbin case was not properly seated be sure you hear the 'click 'when
reinserting the bobbin case...hope this is helpful Velz