The bobincase springs up giving no stitch in singer inspiration

It is not uncommon for some Singer sewing machines to not have a model number. However, if you are still unsure about the authenticity of your Singer Inspiration sewing machine, you can contact Singer customer service for assistance. But the following link shows the number provided to the model. SINGER 4212' INSPIRATION ' Supra Enterprises Corp (suprasewingmachines.com)

The manual should help:


http://homeappliance.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/singer/4212.html

sometimes u have to sew on scrap for a few stitches for the computer to recognize the stitching has been changed. Then it might break through Hope it works for you

#1 cause of puckering is a tension/threading problem. Make sure the thread/needle matches the fabric type too.

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

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

Check your top tension. It sounds like it may be too loose or the bobbin tension may be way too tight. Most likely it is the top tension that is incorrect though. The TOP tension effects the bottom side of the stitch and the bottom tension effects the top. If the top tension isn't tight enough it won't draw the thread up through the top side taunt enough and the excess underneath makes a big loopy mess.

Normally to gather fabric, you select the regular straight stitch, turn the stitch length up to maximum (4 or 5 usually), and stitch two rows of stitches, one at 10mm from edge and one at 20mm from edge.

Then gather by pulling the bobbin threads (underneath ones) from each end to gather the fabric. If doing lengths of more than 1 metre, then stop, leave long thread tails, and start a fresh length of gathering threads to avoid gathering long lengths of thread which might break on you.

If your machine has a basting stitch it might look like " .___.___.___" on the dial however, I've never been that happy with machine basting for things like attaching slippery fabric to underlining, I've always done it with needle and thread to keep the two layers matching and not stretching/slipping. For example, stitching a piece of chiffon to a underlayer of satin, even pinning carefully, these two fabrics will slip under the machine foot so I'd always do it by hand.

If you have masses of fabric to gather, sometimes what is quicker is doing a large wide zig zag over a length of perle cotton (heavier than thread) at the 15mm seam, don't let the needle pierce the cotton though. Then you can gather the fabric along the perle cotton.

Sewing machine instruction manual often assumes a knowledge of sewing techniques that you may not yet have. I have the Vogue Book of Sewing on my shelf and refer to it often. Or Singer do a good range of sewing books too, its worth investing in a good reference book.

I also love www.patternreview.com, this is such an awesome website for dressmakers/sewing enthusiasts and you will find loads of helpful tips here.

Hope this helps you a little.

Use your longest length and then loosen your tension on top, like maybe a 2

Suggest you ask the seller of yr machine. It runs on computers... They can malfunction. Singers were the Best for decades. From treadle days into the '70's. When a repair guy told me Singer only made parts for 2 yrs post purchase.
I have both of my Grandmother's treadle machines, and their scissors. Would Not buy a Singer, now.