How to Troubleshoot Bobbin Problems | Sewing Machine

[@MichaelJohnson-n6g]

DT You are correct. The video shows a class 66 bobbin and it should be a class 15. The bobbin should spin clockwise when the thread is pulled. I don't wish to invalidate the information in the video but would like to make this correction to avoid confusion and frustration for someone. I am a certified repairman that has been in this business for almost 30 years. Good luck!

[@stranger0981]

Thank you, you just saved me from throwing my $2,000 machine out the window.

[@mmeje650]

omg same

[@SleeepyZzZ]

Urghhh same. I was too stubborn to look on KZbin knowing the answer would be here. I spent all last night wasting thread only to find out the foot wasn't down.. ffs. Good luck to everyone that's here!

[@sincerestudent1534]

200$ or 2000$??

[@aeropureinhakase855]

Two thousand for a sewing machine?? What even is the brand of your sewing machine dude🤨

[@molkrs]

An industrial maybe cost $2000 or above not this hobby machine

[@bradyC1955]

I had issues intermittenly with same types of problems with the locking and lots of loose thread on the bottom of the fabric, but then realized i had 2 different types of bobbins, i changed from the flat top bobbin to the rounded top bobbin, and bingo! My stitch was perfect again. Make sure you are using correct bobbin!!

[@williammarshall468]

Just want to comment and say thank you. I was stomped on why my bobbin wouldn’t work. I was using a round one when a flat one is what I needed.

[@busancun]

Bobbins positions depend on the models you use. For me, I have a Singer 2259, the bobbin, according to the manual, is supposed to be put clockwish (left) other than counter-clockwish (right) like that in your video.

[@lauralawson5266]

Thank you! I just rewatched this 3 times to make sure I understood what she was saying because it’s counter to what I’ve been doing since I began sewing!

[@edmilner]

My Singer's manual also says to have the bobbin thread rotate clockwise. I suppose it would work either way but the tension would be affected: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joXSp4aYgL6rqa8

[@ManzanitaStarwood]

Jennifer (video owner) -- you probably should re-film this and update the part about the bobbin thread direction. I'm afraid your advice is INCORRECT for some machines, e.g. some Singer models, including mine. Else, a nice video.

[@existentialbelle]

Thank you! I've read this instruction manual about 20 times trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. I've never sewed on a machine before... I had taken the ENTIRE assembly out and couldn't figure out which way things were supposed to go back in. I had the bobbin casing turned the wrong way. The little finger bit was pointing down instead of up. >.< Should have looked on KZbin sooner!

[@susanmiguel8251]

I did the same exact thing! lol

[@amandalier2551]

Thank you so much! I've been having bobbin problems for ages, never considered that I want loading the bobbin to the right, instead of the left! So simple.

[@brendawhite6077]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My machine has been frustrating me for the last few days. I was convinced that it was just too cheap🤦🏽‍♀️. You taught me something I never knew and it fixed the problem🤗. The thread direction from the bobbin! So simple!💛

[@benmiller9695]

I want to see the complete bobbin area assembly

[@kirssiscolon9231]

Me too

[@landoodnal3474]

me too

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

Me too

[@katharinebrickman766]

Thank you so much ! You’ve saved my sanity! Another sight said have the thread going to the RIGHT and, yes, going to the left makes more sense!!! My bobbin has been sticking and jamming for the entire time I’ve been sewing (two weeks!) I was trying really hard not to buck the whole sewing idea altogether! You’re a literal sanity saver!

[@nellietittle9524]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@oni_ko1801]

Thank you so much! I have been looking up answers for up to 2 hours until I found this video and it fixed the problem right away! Finally a video that's short, to the point and actualy helps!

[@lucyhall2349]

This is so interesting!!! Videos related to my sewing machine online and the handbook i have for it says the bobbin thread should be going in the opposite direction, which seemed to be causing my problem. not sure why this an issue but i followed your directions and it worked!

[@rupertmiller9690]

Thank you. We went through the steps you suggested and were still having problems with getting the bobbin to function. Then I did as you said not to and used canned air. Lint and fluff flew out and now the bobbin winds again. Back to sewing...

[@CreationsByWally]

It’s 2018. And this video helped me today. Thank u

[@littlevintagelife]

Thanks for this! I gave mine a good clean and now its working well again!

[@samanthaashford2492]

Just as I was watching this video for a second time i finally got it threaded. This video and explanation was very helpful

[@shaash5236]

Thanks. I was having trouble and you’ve saved me.

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

Thank you for the video! My machine is about 50 years old. It was great to see when you opened yours up, the insides looked almost the same! Anyways, it turns out I had a brain fart and was trying to put my bobbin case in upside down.

[@diamonte89]

Thank you so much ,the thread was jamming in my bobbin case.....bunching up ,I watched a few of your videos and found them extremely helpful.Nothing to do with sewing being a male I find you extremely attractive and a great speaking voice. First time i have ever watched an entire video a few times.......seriously you solved my problem,great video and very articulate. Thank you, Michael

[@matildathereseable]

It was a bit hard to see with the black thread you used but the explanation helped a lot. No one taught me about the directions when threading a bobbin so this helped me a lot.

[@mykiedorsey9743]

Thank you so much. I was sewing my first fully sewn cosplay and I couldn't get it to work. Come to fund out from you guys that I just wasnt pushing in the bobbin case fae enough in! Thanks you

[@glowworm9802]

So useful for a beginner. Thanks

[@hollymarie2327]

Worked for me that Bobbin hook needs to be in the right place! Thanks. To think I actually thru out one because I thought here was no hope.

[@rachelt3149]

Excellent, especially which way to thread the bobbin - it so annoyed me my manual said clockwise but didn't specify from which way round you're looking at it!

[@melissabarnum9810]

To my Dear Daughter that I love so much that wont give me another chance thank you for ur advice and helpping me on my bobbin problems.

[@lauracarlson2539]

+Melissa Barnum what?

[@melissabarnum9810]

Who are you and you ask what What?

[@lauracarlson2539]

Melissa Barnum I'm sorry, I just don't understand your comment. :)

[@philackerly3174]

Thanks. I hope the bobbin thread going to the left will save our sanity. The instructions say make sure bobbin thread feeds clockwise. And the diagram looks like the thread is going to the right.

[@philackerly3174]

I just noticed the diagram on your machine at 3:05 shows thread going to the RIGHT. Hmm.

[@lisacondobery1912]

Thank you for your leadership!

[@Astrobiologica]

thank you so much ! , my problem was the bobbin was backwards

[@yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515]

Good point on left thread pointing toward d lef into d bobbin slot. Thanku

[@rosabonham4112]

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[@TheJdepplover]

What about adjusting the the little screw on the bobbin casing? Isn't that supposed to adjust bobbin tension? Couldn't that also be an issue...if there is one. ;)

[@acmebabyco.473]

Yes - While holding the thread the bobbin should do a controlled fall - not get stuck ,yet not "free fall." That is how you test the tension on the bobbin.

[@Anthony-xl3rw]

Acme Baby Co. this was my problem. Way too tight and kept getting stuck and breaking thread

[@wayfairing_soul]

Just saved me so much money!!!

[@torontocookie]

Before the 2nd time the woman put the bobbin back, she put the thread going COUNTER-CLOCKWISE . . . look at the picture on the bobbin door!!! The CORRECT direction is CLOCKWISE!!! ; ) Did anyone else notice this error?

[@crabbyone505]

I didn't ty

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

I noticed that also but if you keep watching, she said it is suppose to go counter clock wise which is opposite of what I have always heard and learned....confusing....

[@ricardodeleon3553]

When you pull the bobbin thread on the left, the bobbin should rotate clockwise.

[@SangitaDas-dt6gz]

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[@UpcomingJedi]

Yeah she mentions that it increases the tension and makes it get stuck. I was getting a rats nest and this is why. I just threw it in there not noticing which way the thread went and yeah, total frustration

[@AnyssaDahling]

This helped me so much!!!!!! Thank you

[@Ken-st7kb]

Oh my god, thank you, thank you, a million times thank you!

[@rubylee728]

Thank you. My machine is fixed. 😌💅

[@mrshawterry6]

Hey Ms, my lady friend put me out listening at you, i'm just kidding mam, and thanks to all the people who knew how to put it in the right way .

[@hispanofilos]

"So just go ahead and put the bobbin back in there..." Why do "how tos" always gloss right over the direction of the bobbin??

[@annette9687]

thank you for the easy to understand video

[@polareskimo]

THANK YOU! Cosplay day saved like a BAWS!

[@neurodivergejyn4140]

What would be causing the thread to catch into the bobbin area?

[@jackielamb2622]

I have a relatively new Janome 2222. It's basic equipment, but I don't sew a lot and use it for simple alterations. This requires re-learning some steps for each use. For more time than I care to admit today, I followed the directions in the owner's manual, which shows the thread in the bobbin going clockwise in the case, and there were all kinds of issues. I was ready to pitch the sewing machine out the window. This video shows the bobbin placed so that the thread is counterclockwise. Whaddya know. I tried that and the problems were solved.

[@d3fierce]

You just saved me thank you for the Tips .... My problem is fixed .... Thank Youuuuu

[@SewScentsible]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks

[@user-sx8ys8zq6e]

Thank you! it works!

[@normellow]

Make sure your flat part of the needle is towards the tightening screw. Then tighten.

[@aandjmom1]

It only covered one type of bobbin type. Also, some of us have tried "basic" corrections. We know we threaded everything correctly and the tension is set correctly and we are still having problems . Usually if folks go on line to get a solution, we have tried everything else. Just a thought..... Oh and we would already know to take it to the nearest service center if nothing else works....

[@ijazahmed6301]

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[@DonnaMSchmid]

Yes, she put the bobbin in backwards... Even the illustration on the machine shows that the thread should come off the top of the bobbin, then hang down on the right side. I've always said that the thread and bobbin sorta make a "9". That's the way Bernina bobbins need to be inserted, but I know each manufacturer does it differently -- so check your particular machine's instructions!!!

[@karenkelleher989]

I have five different machines and everyone of them has the bobbin thread going counter clockwise.

[@uzmafatima4642]

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[@neurodivergejyn4140]

I know this is an old comment- but I have the same machine as her which is a husky and our bobbin loads up like a ”6”. There is literally no other slot to put it other than there.

[@alyssaduong6485]

What should I do if there is another random thread stuck in the section where the bobbin is placed?

[@LauraS13]

Thank you was a life saver

[@DianeyDarker]

Where do you put the other end of the thread? Is it supposed be left out just like that?

[@allywhitneybee]

Thank you! 🎉

[@sobeeya]

Thanks for ur help.

[@Natasha831_1]

Another video said to put the thread so it unravvels clockwise. Ill try counter clockwise like segusted, thank you!

[@mr.mg428mm2]

Thank you sweetheart my sewing machine works good now.

[@louisecosta4237]

it helped my and my mom! thanks a lot

[@RoseJeff-hv9sq]

Good Job😮😮😮🎉🎉

[@happyqi11]

Didn't cover bobbin winding problems. My winder isn't working.

[@Growler6t6]

On page 16 of the instruction manual, lower picture box, top diagram, it shows the bobbin being wound clockwise. This will not work. The thread will bind up and won't feed. I went crazy trying to figure this out. Finally, logic set in and dictated that the thread should come off the bobbin the same direction as it was feeding.

[@teehenare9178]

Thank you so much for that I was going out of my mined trying to figure the one out 🤗😆😆

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

really appreciate this - Thank you - Ruthie

[@musicdownloadsmab]

If you look at the diagram that's on the inside of the machine's bobbin door, it seems that the bobbin should be inserted into the bobbin case with the thread coming off of the top of the bobbin to the right, which is exactly what the instructor says you shouldn't do. Am I misreading the diagram?

[@whatdoahknow3173]

Omg, I'm having the same problem I looked at the diagram for five times, it says to thread it differently than she did so I'm threading it the way that she did and I think that it's working now

[@observethebreath6273]

my machine tells me the same thing but DOESNT work, keeps getting tangled in the bobbin casing so BYE instructions, hello santiy!!

[@csabika001]

Hi Jennifer my name is Csaba and I have a problem with this pfuff 6230 sewing machine. Recently when I'm filling up the bobbin my wheel does not disengaged. So during the time when I'm putting thread on the bobbin than the sewing machine itself stays also in motion and I don't know what to do. I would appreciate it on any advice thank you so much

[@dorijean6614]

Dose a bobbin go in counter clock wise?

[@circusjesus4731]

My problem is my bobbin casing doesnt hold my bobbin thread when i pull the lever to keep it from falling off.

[@dennymcevoy]

I think my bobbin case is broken. The flap thing on top is very loose and I'm trying to find out how to tighten it. Any ideas?

[@missallsundayx]

Push it in until it clicks then the flap thing won’t be loose

[@mckeon1960]

Hope do you check tension on bobbin

[@junglebookjerry4563]

Thank you SO much!

[@andywong5381]

Helpful❤

[@brendaberry8644]

I have a singer confidence quilter 7469. When winding my bobbin been have a problem off and on seem to one that I can't get to work now at all the machine will start the bobbin winder and them stop and start flash lights. At first I would turn the machine of and try again after 3 or 4 times it would keep working and I would do about 4 /5 bobbin. but tonight it just keep doing the same thing. It seems to have something to do with the bobbin shaft but don't know how to get into it. I use to re thread it but that never seems to work so I would shut it off then not hold the thread though the top and as tight or that didn't seem to do anything either and now after many time of trying it again it is not working? Any ideals?

[@angiel8656]

Omg thank you so much...i wasted an hour before i found this

[@melindasmith2017]

Jennifer, my bobbin plastic cover will not snap back in place, can you help?

[@cocolovescrafts]

thank you so much fr this info!,,, I was having issues with the tension and the bobin/.....;)

[@gravedigr12]

This didn't help at all the needle still doesn't catch the thread.

[@shkurrump]

gravedigr12 did you get it figured out?! I'm having the same issue!! Ahhhhhh!

[@alessandriaj7265]

Same problem here after I broke a needle then put a new one in, now it's not catching and jamming too! Can't even use my machine now

[@shkurrump]

Alessandria - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp6opaCkoKl8iZo

[@parabellum1111jd]

This is my first sewing machine and I cannot get the needle to grab the thread in the Bobbin please help it was working before I don't know why it's not working all of the sudden

[@zamyaunique]

Jessica Messica I literally hit my hand wheel cause nothing else was working. I hit lightly then turned it && it only turned a tiny bit. I hit again, a little harder and it got completely unjammed && it works fine now.

[@arlenedavis8140]

Thank you ,your are awesome

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Do other people replace the shuttle sometimes? I am having trouble with the bobbin coming out of the shuttle.

[@mekdimketsela2291]

Any tips on how to wind the bobbin for a Toyota Model 444?? (its an old machine! but got no manuals)

[@missjo5ie]

Glad I’m not the only idiot here who was putting it in backwards

[@tabithamichelleembleton5157]

looking for information on a brother bm-2600 having bobbin issues bobbin isn't spinning while in use

[@narmyreyes3116]

Thanks !!!🤗

[@akshitapadhy6455]

Thank you

[@tatumtate]

It’s clockwise into the bobbin holder ... it’s I turned anti-clockwise when in the machine ..hence the confusion

[@captianmorgan7627]

Have your thread going to the 'left'. And yet the pictogram on the machine (and the directions) shows it going the other way.

[@brynngreene4935]

So, mine goes down to pull up the bobbin thread and it gets all tangled around the bobbin? Do i have it backwards or just not in correctly?

[@risraelsen]

You are inserting the bobbin backwards. Look at the diagram at the bottom of the screen at 0:19 .

[@angiepiraino1757]

Does it matter if the bobbin is metal or plastic

[@2cerlinda2]

Need a vid for top loading bobbin sewing machine

[@shaminachowdhury6934]

thanks. you solved my problem.

[@daylily66]

My white 5500 bobbin spindle has suddenly stopped spinning so I can't wind my bobbin any suggestions

[@semco72057]

I am having problems with my bobbin and the thread isn't coming up like it should and I can't sew on my new Singer model 2277 sewing machine. Due to this problem I gave up and have not tried fixing the problem and also since the quilt pieces i had was taken by someone from my old house.

[@dianavaz6218]

my machine tangles tje nedle thread in the metal hock where tthe bobin is placed. can you help

[@Hip.Username]

Diana Vazquez Almazan that's my problem. this was an unhelpful video

[@melissabarnum9810]

I apologize too that was for my daughter .. but i do have a bobbn problem my bobbin keeps getting struck by the needle

[@garyhayes6823]

Ywqh

[@carolynrich1508]

Not the bobbin casing but what it fits into came out of my machine and I can't get it to stay in so I can put the bobbin and casing back in any advices

[@littlecheekyviolinist6861]

thank you, now i now why it wasnt working :D

[@cameronbailey4777]

A problem with this presentation is she is using a class 66 bobbin in a class 15 bobbin case. The class 66 is thinner than a class 15 bobbin so it will allow increased play of the bobbin in the bobbin case, which can cause tension issues. Always check your manual to see what type of bobbin your machine takes and use the proper one.

[@caddi70]

my needle thread keeps getting stuck when it makes it's loop around the bobbin mechanism

[@aussielass5621]

my elna bobbin is inserted so thread goes clockwise. ALSO noted on your bobbin drop down cover photoe yours goes clockwise too. not ANTI-clockwise

[@tiffanyteschendorf3231]

Has anyone had issues with the thread coming out of the bobbin casing while sewing? And if so how do you fix that?

[@sharonkelley3849]

So what do you do if you can't get the bobbin case out?

[@Danielle-oi3zv]

this helped me so much, thankyou x

[@clydinepaillette153]

how to thread old treadler sewing singer long bobbin

[@nancybeatrizcamacho-wentwo1431]

I have a Ken more machine. Did not use it that much. It is 40 yrs. old. The stitching does not go. The machine 3 makes noise but the sawing does not move...

[@daniaandreucaggiano5658]

trying to install the bobbin casing trouble shoot reinstaling the whole bobbin case put back