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Hello, the top thread of my new (vintage) toyota 5001 sewing machine keeps breaking. I have downloaded the manual, and checked and double checked that it is threaded correctly. THe thread seems to stick inside the bobbin just at the end of the cycle (just before the needle gets right to the top). I can't do even one complete stitch.

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There are several things that can cause the top thread to break. Tight tension on the bobbin thread could be a problem, but you may have a different issue if the thread is catching in the bobbin case.

Something worth trying: install a brand new needle. Remove all the thread from the machine, ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot, and rethread the top thread from the beginning. Confirm the thread path is correct. Also, rethread the bobbin case and verify the bobbin is turning the correct direction in the bobbin case. Also, try a different type of thread (AVOID old or bargain bin thread.)

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One more thing. You mentioned it is a vintage machine. Has it been thoroughly cleaned and oiled recently? These old mechanicals need frequent and regular TLC to keep them purring. It could be the bobbin area needs fresh oil to keep it rotating smoothly.

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  • Posted on Feb 03, 2008

SOURCE: Machine not sewing

Make sure you have threaded the machine from right to left, it sounds like the needle thread is trapped under the lower looper thread and cannot form a stitch.........start the threading over from scratch like this:

  1. Lower Looper
  2. Upper Looper
  3. Left Needle
  4. Right Needle
Is there a diagram for how to thread on the inside of the door ?

Follow that slowly and carefully to make sure you have not missed any thread guides on the way, as each one needs to be followed through to ensure correct tension and thread progression.

If you are certain that all threaded correctly, did you have a fabric jam and pulled it loose ? If so, the timing may well be affected.

Post an update and we'll get this right.

Bargain Box

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 20, 2008

SOURCE: Bobbin thread breaks

Make sure your bobbin thread is turning clockwise as it sits in the bobbin case. There is a screw on the outside of the bobbin case you can turn with your thumb slightly to adjust tension. If you dangle the case from the thread and give it a light ****, it should move down slightly when doing so-an indicator of good bobbin tension.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2009

SOURCE: Baby Lock Serger Thread keeps breaking

Mmmm...., maybe NOT the solution, maybe, just a key.

I have a copy of theBaby LKock EA-605 instruction booklet in English, Germann, French and Spanish. NO ideas how it casme into my orbit, but happy to pass it on.

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: singer simple sewing machine will not sew

need needle threading instructions singer 3116 simple. pictures would help. thank you

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  • Posted on Apr 19, 2009

SOURCE: Top thread stitches correctly but bottom thread loops.

FYI---- Loops on the bottom-- problem is in the threading..
Loops on the top--- problem is with the bobbin.

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