How do I draw up the bobbin thread on my janome 4400

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I suspect the bobbin thread has escaped its tension spring. If you give the bobbin thread a quick short tug and the bobbin spool spins then likely the thread is not behind the tension spring. This usually causes hook jam but not always.



First be sure you have threaded per machine instructions... see below.



Next turn handwheel and position needle at the high point of stroke (always when loading bobbin). Remove and re-insert bobbin. Now, to be sure the bobbin thread is fully positioned behind the tension spring, before you move the bobbin thread into the notch, place your right index finger on top of the bobbin spool to prevent the bobbin spool from turning. Hold thread snugly (in slight tension) as you move it towards the back of the notch. You should feel the thread slide in place behind the spring. Let loose the spool and lightly pull thread. Note the resulting change in tension. (don't forget to set top thread tension back to a more normal setting)



Comment here if you require further assistance.



If you need... your manual may be downloaded at no charge from the Janome site.
https://www.janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/embroidery-models/inst-book-mc350e.pdf

when you put he bobbin in the holder make sure that the thread is coming out the right way , slide it down the slot and under the spring and leave about a foot of thread out
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Please elaborate. Is the needle hitting the needle plate so it cannot reach the bobbin thread, or is the needle simply not moving down into the lower position?

The bobbin tension could be too tight or the bobbin may not be installed and threaded correctly in the bobbin case.

Understanding Thread Tension Threads

Here's the manual:

Janome MEMORY CRAFT 4900 QC Instruction Book Inserting The Bobbin

Slow down the speed of your machine while winding the bobbin. Winding slowly will prevent the thread jumping out of the guides but will also limit the amount of stretch applied to the thread as it is wound on the bobbin. You will also get a much more uniformly wound bobbin.

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BRAND new Janome 1420qdc. New needle, doesn’t need oil. Will NOT wind a bobbin. Used almost an entire spook of thread doing this. At my wits end. HELP!

looping the material ( bird nesting) is an indication of incorrect needle thread tension before threading the needle pull the thread and there should be resistance to the pulling

Turn the tension up on the bobbin case. There is a small slotted screw on the bobbin case, usually at the 6 oclock position when the case is in the machine. There should be a small screwdriver in your kit. Turn the tension screw 1/2 turn and try it. No luck, try another 1/2 turn. If its no difference then set back to the original place. Sometimes junk gets jammed behind the tension plates in the bobbin case, they will cause this. A dealer may be the only solution.

Derek