I have a old Brother's sewing machine. Its an old machine never used due to me not being able to thread and do the bobbin correctly. Well, I went on YouTube recently and learned how to correctly thread and bobbin and made a blanket. But now the bobbin's casing just kind of fell apart at my attempt to make a quilt using a quilting block purchased from my local fabric store. I managed to put the bobbin and its casing back together but now the bobbin won't catch the thread correctly. Its so frustrating because I was finally making progress and now, I feel like I am back to step 1 again. Please help me. I don't want to get a new machine because this one is practically brand new since its been in its original box for over ten years.

needle thread tension not tight enough to pull bobbin thread up into the material

Make sure the bobbin thread is comming off the bobbin in the correct direction. Usually clock wise. If it is not, the machine will not stitch, or will tangle the thread.

Try a brand new needle. Check that the bobbin is loaded and threaded correctly. Change the type of thread you are using--Avoid old or bargain bin variety. If these recommendations don't help, the machine may need its timing fixed. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.

Firstly, check if the bobbin is placed in correctly. It actually goes in with the thread counter clockwise.
Next, you might be simply using the wrong kind of thread. The cheap dollerama stuff is bound to get clogged. That's why good thread which has undergone factory quality control costs what it does and in terms of ease of sewing, is well worth its price.

try these suggestions
Try these suggestions
1. Change the needle--use a needle that's for the fabric being sewed
2. Rethread the machine--top --make sure to use every thread guide
3. try a different bobbin--make sure bobbin is inserted correctly into the bobbin case, & make sure the bobbin is turned the correct way in the bobbin case
4. make sure the thread has not come off the thread take up lever
5. Clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or threads

Try these suggestions
1. Change needle
2. Rethread the machine--top --make sure to use every thread guide
3. Take the bobbin out --make sure it is inserted correctly into the bobbin
Case, & make sure the bobbin is turned the correct way
4. make sure the thread has not come off the thread take up lever
5. Clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or threads

1. Tension
   • Your sewing machine tension controls the rate at which the thread is fed through either the upper section of your machine or through the bobbin case. If your upper or bobbin threads aren't threading properly, sometimes adjusting the tension will correct this problem.
     
   Timing
   • Your sewing machine works by passing the upper thread through the needle of the sewing machine at precisely the same time the bobbin brings its thread to its uppermost position. If either the needle or the bobbin thread reach these positions too soon or too late, the threads won't interact and create the knots that make the seam. You can throw off your timing by sewing too many layers of fabric or hitting a pin with your needle. See you sewing machine repair facility to correct any timing issues.
     
   Thread
   • Thread can get snagged or caught in the upper section of your machine or on lint pieces in the lower bobbin section. If your threads aren't catching properly, you may be able to fix it by unthreading and rethreading both your upper thread and bobbin threads.
     

you need to go to this webpage http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/us/us_ot/en/doc/manual_index.html?reg=us&c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hf_xl5130eus&dlid=&flang=English&type2=-1 and download the instruction manual for this model. It has the threading up instructions plus selecting stitches, winding a bobbin etc.

The thread breaking is most likely due to incorrect threading up of the top thread. I suggest that if you can, you print out the manual, put into a little folder and place beside the machine and refer to it often. Follow the instructions in it on winding a bobbin, putting it into the bobbin case correctly and threading up the top thread. Make sure the bobbin goes into the case the correct way, as per image.

Remember, ALWAYS THREAD UP TOP THREAD WITH THE PRESSURE FOOT RAISED, this keeps the tension discs open so the thread can seat into the tension device correctly. And you must get the bobbin thread into the tension spring fully and then place the bobbin case into the shuttle using the little latch so it stays in place.

Also, new needle for every new project, and put the needle in "flat shank to the back". It will take standard domestic sewing machine needles 705/130H but it is important to select the correct sized needle for the fabric you are sewing so that the needle can penetrate the fabric but not leave big holes. So for light weights like chiffon you want a size 60 or 70. For medium weights a size 80 and for heavy fabric like denim or a coat weight wool you would use size 100. Ball points for stretch fabrics so that the needle pushes between the fibres and a regular point for woven fabrics.

I trust this helps you out, 4 thumbs up if so. Thank you.

no idea... did you lock thread onto bobbin so it holds to wind?

with the brother its Pretty easy. you drop the bobbin in with the thread heading counter clockwise take your thread around the feed guide in a Clock wise manner then turn your knob it should pick the tread up fairly easily