Questions & Answers for: thread resistance coming bobbin

resistance when pulling thread. Make sure the bobbin is unwinding counter clockwise when going through the bobbin case. Remove fabric. Pull extra long bobbin thread (about 3 inches). Hold upper thread

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...the table. It should not release thread unless you shake it gently and then a very small amount of thread. The needle plate is the exact weight resistance your bobbin case should have on the

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...of the top "feel" that the needle thread had, they are never even. You should feel slight resistance from the bobbin thread, not tight. Try a test stitch and see what happens, hopefully your

...resistance on the thread, you may have some old thread jammed in the tension unit. Turn the dial to zero and raise the presser foot to release the discs as much as possible. Shine a light between the ...

...resistance on the thread, you may have some old thread jammed in the tension unit. Turn the dial to zero and raise the presser foot to release the discs as much as possible. Shine a light between the ...

Question about Disney PE-400D Computerized Sewing Machine

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...thread from the bobbin area, do you feel slight resistance? There should be resistance but it should not be tight. If the bobbin thread is in the bobbin case tension area properly and there is no ...

Question about Disney PE-400D Computerized Sewing Machine

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...It should be slight not tight. If you pull on the thread and feel a light resistance your problem is not your bobbin. If you have looping on the bottom of your fabric, the problem is the top

Question about SINGER 7470 Sewing Machine

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...or the top thread is too loose. Check the bobbin thread first as that is the one most overlook. It should come out of the bobbin without having to yank it hard but it should have a little

Question about 15516 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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...thread has any resistance when you pull it out. If you hold it up by thel thread and let it dangle and it just drops to the floor the tension isn't right. Check and make sure it is threaded ...

Question about 2999 Mechanical Sewing Machine

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...thread get caught and give a little resistance while you continue to turn the hand wheel. 5. The bobbin thread should come up with the needle thread. 6. If this hasn't taken place check to make sure ...

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