Hi I just purchased a Singer Heavy Duty machine from Sewing USA and my upper thread has a problem picking up the bobbin thread, it won't pick up the thread from underneath at all. Usuall it winds around and picks it up. Thanks, Linda

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1. Place spool of thread on spool pin. ...
2. Pass thread end, from inside, through the small hole in the rim of the bobbin (illustration 2).
3. Place bobbin onto the pin. ...
4. Holding thread end, step on speed controller to run the machine until the desired amount of thread is wound. ...
5. Trim thread ends from top of the bobbin.

https://www.singer.com/sewing-resources/winding-a-bobbin-alt
Machine will not pick up bobbin thread. ... - Your thread could be caught on something between the needle and your spool of thread if so, your thread will be too tight for the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. - Make sure that the upper thread is threaded properly. - Re-thread your machine, if necessary.
https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/76369/~/machine-will-not-pick-up-bobbin-thread

Lucky you!

First thing to always try is a brand new needle. A lot of sewing machine problems are due to an old, dull, bent needle.

Most likely the machine has been knocked out of time--the needle and hook are out of sync. Search for sewing machine timing or take it or service.

https://singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/how-to-thread-a-singer-featherweight

Try a brand new needle. Verify that the machine is threaded properly--both upper and bobbin threads.

If it is still not picking up the bobbin thread, it is likely there is a needle/hook timing issue requiring service.

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First, install a brand new needle and verify that it is facing the correct way and it is the proper needle for your machine.

Confirm the bobbin has been installed in the bobbin case so it is unwinding the bobbin the proper direction as you pull the bobbin thread.

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If it still will not pick up the bobbin thread, open the bobbin area of the machine and watch the needle action as you hand-turn the handwheel. You may see why it is not picking up the thread because the needle could be arriving too soon or too late to intercept the bobbin thread. If this is happening, the needle/hook is out of time. Take it for service.

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Try installing a brand new needle.


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this is all i can find out for you so not sure if this will help you out.
If it is not in the correct position, the needle will not go down and pick-up your bobbin thread. ... Also, make sure your bobbin is in correctly (not backwards) and that the upper tension disks of your machine arethreaded correctly. Make sure the presser foot is upwhen seating the thread through the upper tension.

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www.singerco.com/support/frequently-asked-questions..
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If you've threaded the bobbin per instructions... then make sure your needle isn't damaged, bent, or dull. Also make sure the needle is seated fully and correctly oriented into the needle bar.

it's very possible that the machine could be out of time & needs to
be checked by a sewing machine technican

is the needle the right one for the machine?
is the needle & thread correct for the fabric?
it's possible that the machine is out of time & would have to be retimed by a sewing machine shop

Make sure that the area is clean and free of lint. Change the needle and rethread the machine.