When I use my machine, it winds the bobbin too much at the bottom. Where it almost looks like a hersey's kiss. I have called brother many times, to no avil. And i also belong to yahoo group for sewing machines like mine and no help.
Sometimes it winds the thread under the bobbin too and is very hard to get out. But not inside the machine.
My machine was bought in 2000, but has not been used til this yr, I have not sewn one item on it yet. I purchased it at walmart, and its been discontined there, so no help there either.
What if this is just a lemon? Where can I go then?
I have been sewing for many years, my other machines are white 8910, 17 yrs old works perfect, my singer featherwieght, no problem, and other singers in the past.
i was told never to allow magnets near a computerized sewing machine, same as you would keep them away from a pc?
i was already told to use my finger to guide the thread, but i think for a new machine, i shouldnt have to be doing this every time i wish to thread a new bobbin.
My 17 yr old white i never have to , but it threads on the lower right of my machine.
ok where or what is the "guide"
i was told never to allow magnets near a computerized sewing machine, same as you would keep them away from a pc?
i was already told to use my finger to guide the thread, but i think for a new machine, i shouldnt have to be doing this every time i wish to thread a new bobbin.
My 17 yr old white i never have to , but it threads on the lower right of my machine.
ok we just looked at my machine and i do know where you are talking about now, just saying "guide" threw me, lol.
thread guide i knew. and i have tried adjusting it before , but i will try again later when i get offline for a while,
its just there is no way i can use my finger to guide the thread up and down to get a evenness like others have suggested due to me having carpal really severe up to my shoulders and i have fibromyalgia.
but i really do appreciate the help.
i know this should be a simple thing, but i have talked to lots of other people who own a brother machine and they are having the same problem, and this has bothered me so much my finacee even bought that $30 side winder, and it was a bigger joke and went back. Others didnt like it either. As I belong to a brother yahoo group for sewing.
Lishok we just looked at my machine and i do know where you are talking about now, just saying "guide" threw me, lol.
thread guide i knew. and i have tried adjusting it before , but i will try again later when i get offline for a while,
its just there is no way i can use my finger to guide the thread up and down to get a evenness like others have suggested due to me having carpal really severe up to my shoulders and i have fibromyalgia.
but i really do appreciate the help.
i know this should be a simple thing, but i have talked to lots of other people who own a brother machine and they are having the same problem, and this has bothered me so much my finacee even bought that $30 side winder, and it was a bigger joke and went back. Others didnt like it either. As I belong to a brother yahoo group for sewing.
Lish
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Try to lift the guide before the bobbin winder, by 2-3 millimeters.
If you can't lift the guide, then put something between the two, (a magnet perhaps) just to lift the thread a little bit upwards during winding.
The thread guide is held in position usualy, with a screw.
Undo the screw, and lift the guide by 2-3-mm.
If you can't adjust the guide, the only solution, is to lift the thread, between the guide and bobbin winder, by puting something under the thread.
The thread guide is held in position usualy, with a screw.
Undo the screw, and lift the guide by 2-3-mm.
If you can't adjust the guide, the only solution, is to lift the thread, between the guide and bobbin winder, by puting something under the thread.
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1. Turn the power on the machine.
2. Open the bobbin winder cover at the top on the right side of the sewing machine.
3. Swing up the bobbin thread spool pin. Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible.
1-Bobbin thread spool pin
4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin.
1-Notch
2-Bobbin winder shaft spring
5. Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
NOTE: If the correct size bobbin is not used at this time; when the bobbin winder is engaged; the bobbin winder will make a usual noise and not wind the bobbin correctly.
6. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the bobbin thread spool pin.
7. Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread spool pin. NOTE: If using thread that winds off quickly, such as nylon or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
8. Pull out some thread, and then thread the thread guide for the bobbin winding. Hold the thread with both hands, and then securely pass the thread as far as possible into the two slits in the thread guide.
1-Thread guide for bobbin winding
2-Two slits
9. While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times.
10. Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat.
For ~$30, you can purchase a stand-alone bobbin winder (Sidewinder) that you can use to wind your bobbins. Saves wear-n-tear on your machine and you can wind bobbins without unthreading your machine. Just be sure to verify your bobbins are compatible with the Sidewinder.
Check that the bobbin is seated all the way down on the bobbin winder spool. However, the bobbin winder most likely needs a slight adjustment. I have several machines that tend to wind the thread either high or low on the bobbins so I just use a stiletto or pencil to raise and lower the thread as it winds. It helps to wind the bobbin at a slower speed--reduces stretch on the thread and allows you the ability to manually guide the thread onto the bobbin.
If you'd like to save wear & tear on your machine and be able to wind bobbins without unthreading the machine, look for a stand-alone bobbin winder (one brand is called "Sidewinder"). They cost around $30 and can be found online or at most fabric stores like JoAnn's. Just be sure to verify your bobbins will work on the winder--some Singer and other brand bobbins will not work.
Check that the bobbin winder is snapped all the way over.
Sorry, unable to provide more help, but a standalone bobbin winder may be helpful. You can find one brand (called "Sidewinder") at sewing stores like JoAnn's or online for ~ $30. Just verify that your bobbins will work (some Singer bobbins do not), but I assume your machine is a Bernina. Even if your bobbin winder is repaired, this standalone bobbin winder will save wear and tear on your machine--also, makes it so-o-o-o much easier to wind a bobbin without first removing the thread from your machine.
The bobbin winder doesn't spin and I can't wind the bobbin. ... What will release thebobbin winder that is stuck to the right on my Kenmore sewing machine model 385.17826690? Why won't my bobbin holder thread to the top on my Sears Kenmore sewing machine model 385.17928?
For $29 at Hancock, Jo Ann's or Wal Mart you can get a thing called a Side Winder that will wind your bobbins without using the winder on your sewing machine. It has the additional advantage that you can wind while sewing. I use it even with machines that will wind bobbins.
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.
I'm not sure what you mean about this. When you want to wind a bobbin, you put it on the bobbin winder pin on the upper right side of the front of the machine, and then push/slide it down towards the bottom of the machine; it goes about an inch or so, and then the screen will say "bobbin winder engaged." The bobbin is now in line with the fat lever that will automatically stop the winding when the bobbin is full. (I usually use my fingernail to guide the thread up and down a bit so that the bobbin is wound smoother.) If you have the same manual I have, that came with my machine about 4-5 years ago, the two pictures on the bottom right-hand side of page 10 will show you what I mean. -- BTW you can wind a bobbin with the machine threaded or not threaded. (pages 10-11) Also, always be sure to wind the bobbin with the logo-marked side up, the same way you place it in the bobbin holder when you are ready to sew. -- I hope this helps.
first you must make sure the winder shaft is turning by moving it to the right a little and see if you can turn it by hand.
If it is turning ok then there is a rubber ring on the other end of the winder shaft and it should come in contact with the drive which turnes it ,if it is worn it might need a new rubber.
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ok where or what is the "guide"
i was told never to allow magnets near a computerized sewing machine, same as you would keep them away from a pc?
i was already told to use my finger to guide the thread, but i think for a new machine, i shouldnt have to be doing this every time i wish to thread a new bobbin.
My 17 yr old white i never have to , but it threads on the lower right of my machine.
ill try that now and get back with you all, thanks.
lish
ok we just looked at my machine and i do know where you are talking about now, just saying "guide" threw me, lol.
thread guide i knew. and i have tried adjusting it before , but i will try again later when i get offline for a while,
its just there is no way i can use my finger to guide the thread up and down to get a evenness like others have suggested due to me having carpal really severe up to my shoulders and i have fibromyalgia.
but i really do appreciate the help.
i know this should be a simple thing, but i have talked to lots of other people who own a brother machine and they are having the same problem, and this has bothered me so much my finacee even bought that $30 side winder, and it was a bigger joke and went back. Others didnt like it either. As I belong to a brother yahoo group for sewing.
Lish
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