My pfaff tiptronic 2030 will not bring bobbin thread up when trying to start sewing

SOURCE: Pfaff sewing machine 463

how do you thread a Pfaff sewing machine

SOURCE: When trying to sew with

The thread bunching under the fabric is generally an indication that the upper thread is not seated properly between the tension disks.

1. Completely remove the thread from the machine/threading path.
2. Raise the presser bar lifter to the up position. This releases the tension disks, ensuring that the thread will seat itself properly when you again lower the presser foot.
3. Rethread the machine, including the needle.
4. Grasp the thread at the spool and where it comes out of the needle. Give it a little tug and "floss" is through the thread path - as you'd floss your teeth back and forth. You should feel tension on the thread.
   
5. If you feel no tension/pressure on the thread, double-check to make sure the thread is between the tension disks (not outside of them).
6. If thread is seated properly between the disks and no tension, there may be a mechanical issue that is causing the tension disks to not close properly.
7. Also make sure the bobbin thread is turning in the proper direction and that the thread tail is under the tension of the bobbin case.

SOURCE: Bottom (bobbin thread) makes loops

I don't have the same brand as yours, but on my machine there is a little screw on the bobbin case that you tighten to increase the bobbin tension. If you've got one, turn it 1/8 to 1/4 turn at a time.

SOURCE: My Pfaff sewing machine has started to loop the

If the thread is looping underneath, you're top tension may be too loose or the thread may not be in the take-up lever. If it's looping on top, double check that the thread is in the bobbin tension or that the bobbin tension isn't too loose.

SOURCE: Pfaff 260 bobbin thread not picking up

Hi. This can be terribly frustrating, but the most likely cause for the bobbin thread not catching is that the needle is inserted wrong. There is a flat side on the shank of every needle and that has to be facing a specific way on your machine or the needle's grooves can't make the stitch. On most modern machines, it's my experience that the flat side goes to the rear, facing away from the operator, but some of my older machines need the flat side facing to the left or to the right.

Another thing that can cause the bobbin thread not to pick up is a bent needle, but in my experience it's usually the needle not in correctly.

(Cost me $85.00 to find this out!)


Let me know if this works, ok?

Happy Sewing!

Robbie