Model # 385,11206300 Having troube getting the

Trouble winding the bobbin, inserting into bobbin case, or other?

What's your experience with the machine? What make and model?

Could be wrong bobbin as they all look similar but minor size difference leads to big problems.

Please comment here if you'd like my further assistance.

As you have probably deduced, something is defective with the bobbin winder mechanism. Other than taking it for service, there's probably not much that can be done.

For ~$30, a standalone bobbin winder (Sidewinder) can be purchased several places (JoAnn's, Amazon, etc) that is a very handy accessory. It winds bobbins quickly, saves wear and tear on the machine, and can be used without having to remove the thread from the sewing machine.

Be sure you are following the instructions completely. However, it sounds like there could have been a problem with the bobbin winding unit since you purchased it. You can probably take it for service--may be covered under warranty if it was just recently purchased.

However, there is also a standalone bobbin winder (Sidewinder) avlb from JoAnn's, Amazon, etc. for $30. They are usually battery and AC compatible. You can wind multiple bobbins quickly without having to unthread your machine and it saves wear n tear on your machine. Verify that your bobbins will work on the bobbin winder--some bobbins (mostly Singer) will not.

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Hm, difficult to say. Perhaps the needle stop function for bobbin winding is not functioning properly. Perhaps taking it for service would be a good idea.

The other thing you can do is look for a stand-alone bobbin winder. They cost around $30-35 at the fabric stores (ie JoAnn's) or can be found online. Just verify first that it will take the bobbins for your machine. I have one and it's great because it saves wear n tear on my machine, plus I don't have to unthread my machine to wind the bobbin.

Amazon com Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder

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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.

The winding sound is the rubber O-ring against the spinning pulley (back of hand wheel) - do not let this continue, it will wear out the O-ring.

I had the same problem and I found the shaft bushing of the winder dry and needed lubed. Use oil or spray lithium grease and it should work fine. Spin the bobbin shaft by hand (not the hand wheel) to get it freed up after oiling.

You can oil from the top and should take off the side case to clean the excess oil from the O-ring. The shaft bushing is a tight fit and any dry oil will get sticky and prevent winding.

In embroidery mode, you have to send a design to the machine before the bobbin winder will work.