Needle will not pick up thread from bobbin

If your sewing machine's needle is not picking up the bobbin thread, there could be a few potential causes for this issue. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Check the bobbin case: Make sure that the bobbin case is correctly seated in the machine and that the bobbin is properly installed in the case. If the bobbin is not installed correctly, the needle may not be able to pick up the thread.
2. Check the thread tension: The tension of the thread in the bobbin case and the needle can affect the ability of the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. If the tension is too loose or too tight, it can cause the needle to skip the bobbin thread. You can adjust the tension by using the tension adjustment dial on the machine or by consulting the owner's manual for your specific model of sewing machine.
3. Check the needle: Make sure that the needle is properly installed and that it is not bent or damaged. If the needle is not seated correctly or is damaged, it may not be able to pick up the bobbin thread.
4. Check for other issues: There could be other issues with the sewing machine that are causing the problem

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

Check that the needle is installed facing the correct direction.

Also check that the bobbin is wound smoothly, the bobbin is turning the correct direction in the bobbin case, and the bobbin tension is threaded correctly.

If it still will not pick up the bobbin thread, there is most likely a timing issue, ie the needle is arriving at the wrong time to intercept the bobbin thread. Search the internet for sewing machine timing discussions or take it for service.

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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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Be sure to use a brand new needle. A bent/damaged needle may have difficulty picking up the bobbin thread.

Verify that both upper and bobbin threads are threaded correctly. If so, and it still fails to pick up the bobbin thread, most likely there is needle/hook timing issue. Take it for service.

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Doesn't pick up bobbin thread
1. The bobbin may be in backwards.
2. The bobbin thread & top thread need to be pulled to the back before starting the stitching
3. You need a ballpoint rather than universal needle to sew on t-shirt knits.
4. the needle is in the machine backwards
5. Make sure the needle is the correct one for the fabric being sewed
6. Needle inserted wrong in the needle holder
7. Warped needle
8. Warped bobbin
9. Also could be a timing problem

Try installing a brand new needle.


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Try changing your needle

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