Model 3205 FA not picking up bobbin thread, needle goes down but doesn't pick up bobbin thread, needle not bent, macine was working fine then all of a sudden bobbin thread stopped. Can't even pick it up to start.

Could be

1. Bent needle
2. Needle not inserted into holder properly
3. Top or bottom not threaded per machine instructions
4. Extreme top thread tension
5. Debris in hook, race, or bobbin case
6. Damaged hook
7. Timing

hi Desiree.
this is all i could find out.
There could be several things that could cause the machine not to pick up the bobbin thread.

• The upper thread could be tangled.
  Remove the thread completely from the machine.
  The correct size spool cap should be used for the size of the thread spool.
  Re-thread the machine according to the directions in the manual.

One Point Advice Place a spool of thread on a spool pin.
One Point Advice Upper threading

• Remove the bobbin and make sure the bobbin is threaded properly in the shuttle race.
  Remove any loose threads or lint in the shuttle race.

One Point Advice Installing a bobbin into a bobbin case

• You could be holding the needle thread too tight.
  Hold the thread lightly to keep the end from going down into the shuttle.
• The needle could be thread incorrectly.
  Thread the needle eye from the front to the back.
• The needle could be bent or improperly inserted.
  Install a new needle with the flat side of the needle facing the back.

or this link might help you out some more.

Why won the machine pick up the bobbin thread Brother
or this one.
brother lx3817 sewing machine doesnt stitch Google Search

Be sure to use a brand new needle because a bent needle could miss the bobbin thread.

Search the internet for sites and videos relating to sewing machine timing or take it for service.

Install a brand new needle. A bent/damaged needle sometimes will not pick up the bobbin thread.

Verify the machine is threaded correctly.

If it still will not pick up the bobbin thread, most likely it is a needle/hook timing issues. There are many web sites and videos online explaining sewing machine timing. Or take it for service.

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Generally, this is because the needle is either inserted incorrectly or because it's bent. Even if it doesn't look bent, it can be ever so slightly that you can't even see it with the naked eye. See if changing the needle corrects the problem, and be sure to insert the needle with the flat side of the shaft facing away from you.

Good luck, Linda!

Generally, this is because the needle is inserted wrong or because it's bent. In the first case, the top of the needle (called the shank) has a flat side-this has to be inserted so it faces the back or away from you.
In the second case, when a bent needle stops the top thread from picking up the bobbin thread. Even if you think your needle is fine, change it to see if this solves the problem.

Generally, this is because the needle is inserted wrong or because it's bent. In the first case, the top of the needle (called the shank) has a flat side-this has to be inserted so it faces the back or away from you.
In the second case, when a bent needle stops the top thread from picking up the bobbin thread. Even if you think your needle is fine, change it to see if this solves the problem.

If this doesn't work, leave me a comment. I check back daily, so I'll see the comment and will see what more I can do to help you, most likely within 24 hours.

you might check your needle to see if it's bent
check in the bobbin area for any lint or loose threads
make sure there is a bobbin tail at least 2 to 4 inches long
hold the top thread tail ( at least 2-3 inch tail) as the needle goes down
to pick up the bobbin thread

make sure your needle's flat bit shows to the back and it is in deep anough. else your timing is out.

needle's in backwards