Bobbin won't wind

If the needle on your Singer Quilter Confidence machine moves when you're winding the bobbin, it's likely due to a few possible reasons. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check the threading: Make sure the thread is properly threaded through the machine, as an incorrect threading can cause the needle to move during bobbin winding.
2. Tighten the needle clamp screw: If the needle clamp screw is loose, it can cause the needle to vibrate during bobbin winding. To tighten the screw, use a screwdriver to turn the screw clockwise.
3. Check the bobbin winder tension: If the bobbin winder tension is too loose, it can cause the needle to move. To adjust the tension, refer to the manual for your Singer Quilter Confidence machine.
4. Check for any obstructions: Make sure there are no obstructions near the needle, such as thread tails, fabric, or lint, as these can cause the needle to move during bobbin winding.

If you've tried all of these steps and the needle continues to move during bobbin winding, it may be a mechanical issue that requires a professional to fix. I would recommend contacting Singer for further assistance.

Here are the steps to thread a Euro-Pro 382 sewing machine:

1. Raise the presser foot lever to release the tension discs.
2. Place the thread spool on the spool pin and slide it to the right until it clicks into place.
3. Pull the thread end from the spool and insert it through the thread guide located at the top of the machine.
4. Pull the thread down through the tension discs, then wrap it around the bobbin winding tension disc located on the top left of the machine.
5. Insert the thread end through one of the holes on the bobbin and push the bobbin onto the bobbin winding spindle.
6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right to engage the winding mechanism. Hold the thread end and press the foot pedal to start winding the bobbin.
7. When the bobbin is full, cut the thread and push the bobbin winding spindle back to the left.
8. Remove the bobbin from the spindle and place it into the bobbin case.
9. Hold the thread end and turn the handwheel towards you to raise the needle to its highest position.
10. Pull the thread from the bobbin case and insert it through the thread guide located above the needle.
11. Thread the needle from front to back and pull the thread out about 6 inches.
12. Lower the presser foot lever to engage the tension discs and pull the thread towards the back of the machine.
13. Hold the thread end and turn the handwheel towards you to take up the bobbin thread.
14. Close the bobbin cover and you're ready to start sewing.

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You need to ensure that the thread is going from the thread spool at the back of the machine, through the eyelet, then around the silver tension disc on top of the machine, then to the bobbin when you are winding it. Also, pull the thread tail up through the hole in your bobbin to start and hold the tail so the thread starts to fill smoothly and doesn't loosen.

I've marked the disc in red on this image

Please read my Tip on bobbin winding; its really important to get a good wind and you can add more tension yourself by applying gentle pressure to your thread spool on the back pin as you wind off it.
Link is http://www.fixya.com/support/r10598580-winding_bobbin_correctly

The stopping when full is possibly because your bobbin is winding unevenly but I never run it until it stops itself anyway, and do the winding at 3/4 speed, not flat out. You want a really smoothly tensioned even wind onto the bobbin so your thread comes off the bobbin when stitching with even tension, not stretched, then loose.

Hope this helps you with your problem.

If the fly wheel is going around then the clutch isn't disengaged to wind the bobbin, you need to pull out the flywheel on your model to disengage the clutch for bobbin winding.


Take thread from thread spool across to bobbin winder thread guide, then back to bobbin and thread the tail through the hole on top of the bobbin. Place bobbin onto spindle on top of machine and then push it against the stop to engage the bobbin winding motor. HOld the thread tail up and start winding slowly until the bobbin core has been covered including the starting point. Stop and trim off the thread tail with scissors. COntinue winding bobbin and give the thread a nudge if needed to wind evening top middle and bottom of the bobbin. A good smooth wind is important. Also don't wind at full speed and keep an eye on the thread reel that the thread is coming off, you don't want it bouncing around as this will **** the thread and stretch then relax it affecting your bobbin wind.

Obviously if you know this and the bobbin winding mechanisim is just not working, then it will need a service/replacement by an Elna repair person.

Simpliest solution is to buy a stand alone bobbin winder so you can wind them anytime. You can get one from http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/universal-automatic-bobbin-winder.aspx .

Otherwise you would need to wind enough bobbins before you start a project on the frame I guess.

Iam very picky about my bobbins!

make sure you are threading the machine for the bobbin correctly, In my opinion I don't think any machine really winds well.

What I do is hold the thread about an 1" away from the bobbin. start to wind and I guide the thread slowly up and down the bobbin so that it winds even

The engaging letter is the gadget where you place the bobbin. By pushing it to the right the machine disables the rest of the machine temporarily while you wind the bobbin.

Have you tried tightening the bobbin screw?