Jammed Sewing Machine Fix - A Common Reason a Sewing Machine May Appear Jammed

If you have a jammed or seized sewing machine, and it just won't go, there may be a simple explanation.
Not all sewing machines work like this one, but many do.
There are many reasons for a jammed sewing machine and this is a common one.
This video shows the symptom and the easy fix.
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Index:
0:00 - Explaining the symptom and fix
1:23 - A look inside the machine
4:33 - Thanks

[@ivynoni8472]

Oh my God. Spent 2 hours taking and putting my machine back, close to tears. Found the solution literally 31 seconds into this video. Thank you 😭

[@sophalophe]

Same here...! Hahaha xD

[@tyfah14]

Me too. I was close to crying too

[@raeheil4043]

Me three!! Thank you so much

[@josephbradley6430]

I feel so much better about myself knowing I’m not the only one. But honestly it has to have been twenty years or better since I sewed anything

[@PatchouliPuff]

I'm at work now, and I CAN'T WAIT to get home to see if this is what effed me up yesterday. I was so infuriated it took all my control to contain myself.

[@Celinemorphine]

Ughhhh I wish this was my problem… the bobbin winder works but the needle part isn’t 😭

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Was in tears at the thought of losing this machine. The bobbin winder was engaged! Thank you so much!

[@debbiestimac5175]

OMG! I have my machine taken half apart, getting back into a bit of sewing for a costume and thought I had a broken belt or something serious, nothing moved, motor ran but acted like it was in neutral, revving a car engine and going nowhere. Could not figure out how to engage the drive head, nothing worked and THEN this video, solved it in fifteen seconds! Let me say, I owe you big time for this! If you are ever in America I'll buy you a drink! Cheers and thank you again! Bobbin winder... it was the bobbin winder! Blonde I am for sure! 🤣

[@deedeekim1940]

Omgosh.. what an idiot I was!!! I immediately went to my sewing machine and … yes… the bobbin winder was engaged. I looked at everything but that!! I am a newish sewing and just decided I want to try making a 9 block vanishing block and thanks to you video I can try it!! Thanks for posting what may seem simple to others, but still needs to be stated for newbies like me!

[@peachysantos4779]

thanku for this comment. i wasn't able to use my machine because i thought it was stocked up. came to this video and reading comment while watching. went over my machine and it was indeed engaged🤦🏽‍♀️

[@user-mg4wx1yi1u]

I spent an hour trying to fix my machine- I just had the bobbin winder on 😂 you my man are an earth angel😂

[@Lola-fn5ws]

I literally took my sewing machine apart.... I spent hours and I am a new sewer so i nearly gave up on the whole plot! You saved my new hobby and I thank you immensely!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robinbucci6446]

Unfortunately this did not solve my problem. The bobbin was not engaged and the wheel still won’t turn. 😢

[@InStitches]

Hi. It must be a problem somewhere else in the machine. Try removing your bobbin case and looking for thread tangled in that area. Could be any number of issues causing it. If the machine hasn't been serviced recently it may need oil and clean. Thanks.

[@maureenweeks9725]

Thank you. After fiddling around for an hour watching KZbin videos I was at a loss as to why the wheel wouldn’t turn. My husband had filled a bobbin prior to this. I would have never thought that it hadn’t released, but that’s exactly what happened.

[@mimsley5]

omg!!! I bought a new machine because mine wouldn’t move… started watching your video - it WAS my bobbin winder engaged!!! thank- you!! bringing my new machine back! thank you thank you!!!

[@HeyItsTra]

The Bobbin winder!!!!! I didn't even THINK of that! lol It's always the simple things you overlook. Yeah, I had it apart and oil and everything. On the brightside, I needed to do maintenance anyway. LOL Thank you! Thank you!

[@leslieblauer5297]

Thank you so much. I've spent over an hour trying to figure out what was wrong. Less than 10 seconds and you solved my problem. Thank you again.

[@NarrowView-us1rt]

This video is AWESOME! I was stuck for an hour... the problem was fixed in 30 seconds!

[@izzyzanin4047]

You saved me such a headache. My bobbin winder was engaged. Such an easy fix. Thank you

[@thenunlover5828]

THANK YOU I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SEW BUT MY NEEDLE WOULDNT NOVE I WAS SO CONFUSED THIS VIDEO SAVED MY TIME

[@bizuenamariam7678]

Wow life saver 🙌 I spent time wondering I was even planning on taking it to the repair shop till u decided to try y luck on KZbin

[@hellbells90]

I was so close to taking apart everything on the sewing machine and came across your video. Thank you!!

[@loubearrose8103]

I was just in the middle of sewing a bag and my needle and my bobbin got messed up! This is so helpful! Thx!

[@samirsabih2177]

شكرا جزيلا نحن فعلا نستفيد من هذه الفيديوات

[@sarahv2548]

I am like everyone else!! I was FLIPPING OUT because I have alterations due tomorrow and I couldn't understand why my machine wasn't working. It was the bobbin winder. thank you thank you thank you

[@PatchouliPuff]

So HELPFUL and CLEAR! Thank you!!!!

[@elizabethpearson7447]

Very grateful for this video! I too took the back off my machine and was baffled. I had not used my machine for a long time and tried to sew. The machine sewed for a little bit then got stuck.....every time 🤣 Great lesson for solving a problem: Assess the function of everything that you can see, even if it appears to be irrelevant. Then delve deeper.

[@LetsBeResponsible]

Thank you!! What a relief and what an easy fix!

[@LetsBeResponsible]

I was about to spend $$ getting it repaired, after watching your video, I was able to just move it in 1 second and problem fixed! Thank you!

[@tacomahooligan]

First off, thanks for getting to the point without showing off your dog or some crap intro. Secondly, you saved us agony. Subbed!

[@redlotusacupunctureUS]

Amazing! Laughing to find this after a bit of time spent stuck!

[@moniquek5156]

Thanks, I have this machine (Bernette 65) and the stitch selector wheel is jammed. Any tips?

[@paulinemcleggan7585]

I have a singer fashion mate 3337 every time (or almost every time) I do reverse stitch at the beginning of my sewing the machine jams. However the fabric seems to jam in the speed dogs. Help please. This is a brand new machine

[@shamsbt]

Thank you so much!! You're right it was the bobbin winder that was engaged in my machine!

[@bornfree0507]

Oh thank you so much for showing me the bobbin winder switch!! I couldn’t figure out why the wheel would not turn counter clockwise very far so I was thinking something jammed it. I am back in business after months of not using my machine. God bless you!!

[@InStitches]

I'm pleased it helped. Enjoy your sewing!

[@mariaguates]

Same! I disassembled my whole machine for no reason

[@bunnyfernwood]

You’re a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@bthompson2284]

Thank you!!!

[@MetroStitcher]

Thank you thank you! The dang bobbin winder! I took the hand wheel cover off and saw the problem where it was being blocked from turning but did not know it had to do with the bobbin winder being engaged. I wish Juki made a note of that in the Troubleshooting section of the operator’s manual. Glad I stumbled across this video or I would have hauled the machine in to a repair shop.

[@InStitches]

Good point. I have people bring machines to me to be un-jammed and this is often the cause. Thanks.

[@ellen-daile2717]

Very helpful!

[@sondrabrown442]

Thank you! You solved my problem!

[@Haneyvlogs]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@bastelbutze]

Didn't use my machine for five years because I thought it was broken :D. Thank you so much

[@annrodrigues5143]

Can you please help..my machine needle was bent due to stitching a thick jeans fold and the needle is now touching the bottom and not catching the thread. (Janome 808 A)

[@souadzakri6640]

omg ..what a relief...thank you so very much

[@kylekuhn5882]

My singer simple machine I have to hold the bobbin winder in the disengaged position manually as it no longer locks, suggestions?

[@markogle1949]

You’re the man!! Thanks!

[@shirasezan]

thank you

[@suachuamaymay]

You are very detailed and easy to understand

[@InStitches]

Thanks.

[@times_22admin]

Thank you!

[@petehaug]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@AngelinaKaul]

Thank you, thank you thank you so much. You saved my life in 10 seconds!!! Following you!!❤😊🙏

[@AhmedAli0]

Hi I have a singer Simple machine and when I engage the bobbin winder. The hand wheel is not turning WHICHI IS CORRECT But the clutch is no properly working and the belt also jammed. So matching is not able to thread the bobbing winder and it is jammed basically. any solution, please tell me

[@aurorabelmores178]

Tysm!

[@nelmadacunha4]

God bless you, thank you so so much

[@oro3510]

you are a life saver sir

[@ericaangela1]

THANK YOU.

[@rhibread11]

LOL Ohhhhh good grief!!! Thank you so much for the first 30 seconds of this video. It didn’t even cross my mind that the machine wasn’t set properly 🤪

[@sassyk2012]

Thank you that was my exact problem

[@lindablake9540]

My bobbin winder is disengaged on my singer 1409. But the sewing parts do not function, plus the motor hums, when I engage the foot pedal.

[@messikhan7307]

Oh thank you you save my time 🥰🥰

[@annamendoza3857]

When i push the button on my 6800c singer to bring the needle down to start sewing the needle will not move up or down. But If i move the knob it will move the needle up and down. How do I fix this.

[@marthanahom4976]

OMG you saved my life you the best thank you sooo much ❤️

[@ravichavan7513]

Thanks a lot for this video.. 🌹👍🌷

[@TheMjaner]

Wowwww thank you so much GodBless

[@falbalalagauloise410]

omg thank u !!!

[@raineydaygirl5970]

So, if the bobbin winder spins very slowly, or not at all…is it typically the rubber tire needing replacement? I finally got it to stitch, but I cannot make a bobbin anymore. Tried to remove cover but no luck accessing rubber; hoping there’s a # on it. I cannot find my model online either, for the rubber tire size; Euro-Pro X 7130. Is there a compatible make/model?- they never name mine on Amazon or sewing parts sites. Frustrated.

[@TraceySusanMixedMedia]

Awe Thank you so much , I had no idea

[@Excessive03]

This video saved the day

[@iniseradinitoga635]

I still cannot move the jammed wheel of my singer 2250 ..have tried solution in this video...no luck...please help

[@HistoireHistoria]

Omll tysmm... Got a second hand machine and thought that I would have to go and take it to the repair shop but lo and behold the bobbin winder was engaged

[@user-dh8gi6wi6d]

So how to you wind your bobbin then ?

[@marineships1369]

Thank you so much! You just saved me a maintenance bill xD

[@Sol-jj5ov]

OH! Thank you! OMG! This was such a relief!

[@heartbroken3350]

Can you help my sew machine does not speed up sewing jus goes really slow

[@vierakanjoka4194]

I disengage my bobbin winder and still my hand wheel is not turning or moving freely, any other advice please

[@vhslearning1]

saved my life.❤️

[@NoorAndsisters]

omg you saved my time ..best of luck

[@taniasultana2866]

My singer sm024. Mesin Same problem.. My mesin Pls help give a new video.

[@genericname6669]

I got excited and rushed to my jammed machine hoping it was the bobbin winder. Sadly not. So guess I am going to make a trip to the service place tomorrow. The hand wheel is not turning using food peddle and when I manually turn it, it does but with resistance. I also oiled the belt. Not much difference.

[@rillacarpenter3928]

Any other reason for a jammed wheel?

[@lifeasweknowit8798]

My machine screws are so tight how 3:17 to loosen them

[@barbaraharp7261]

how do i remove the wheel on my sewing machine

[@Bluek333]

Hello , my singer sewing machine heavy duty I just purchased it brand new but when I attempt to start sewing it’s almost like the needle won’t move ?? I made sure the bobbin lock isn’t engaged so it’s not that and everything it threaded correctly and the power works it’s just when I am ready to sew it almost sounds like something is blocking the machine from moving ??

[@InStitches]

Not sure exactly what that would be. I would go back to the people you bought it from as it will be under warranty. Thanks.

[@averagecoffeecuponthetable1127]

My machine is completely fine However the needle isn't turning when I step on the pedal, it will work when I Turn the handwheel My bobbin winder is the first thing I checked Nothing is engaged with the bobbin or bobbin winder I don't understand the issue can you help me?

[@patriciaaubreypacis1738]

LIFE SAVER

[@iyampaloay1743]

I did it with the bobbin winder but it did not move

[@CandornadiaTV]

Pls do a video of the down part not roll to change partern

[@COJAZZ3]

It was my bobbin winder. Thanks!

[@evanaswiftie4-evah743]

What if it's Not the bobbin filler engaged?

[@graceg751]

What even when bobbin winder is in not winding position? Wheel still feels tight when you turn it. What is the issue in this case? Wheel should be freely turning right.

[@anniecurtis8147]

Same

[@graceg751]

@@anniecurtis8147 After going through lot of other (Indian Hindi) KZbin videos , I found the issue with my sewing machine. It was thread broken in the shuttle. Mine is basic Singer Start model where removing shuttle and cleaning was easy. It was on two clips. When I removed the shuttle to clean I found lot of thread broken and stuck there. Also all the cotton like stuff. I cleaned all and found my wheel was free. Finally I oiled it and it's good to sew again.

[@dylanwong7558]

@@graceg751 hi can u show me a video how u fix it

[@graceg751]

@@dylanwong7558 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4fFZ4ibbNJooas since this is my sewing machine model. Hope this video will help you.

[@jagilo9677]

Omg! I took my machine apart before I saw this video. Slap on my forehead moment. The bobbin winder was engaged!

[@karenbull1895]

I have what seems to be the opposite problem... the winder is jamming before it has done one revolution... maybe the clutch is the issue?... when I disengage the winder and turn the machine using the wheel it feels heavier than normal as well. I had just finishe a massive woollen project...

[@anastasiabm7522]

I took my sewing machine apart 🤣😅 you saved me thank you!

[@MaracasEmbroidery]

🙏🙏🙏 Thank you so much! I was ready to throw this machine in the dumpster. YOU saved it! XOXO Really, thank you so much!

[@user-kj4pf6ro5z]

My bobin winder is ok....but the wheel wont turn and sew...

[@pjschuster61]

I am looking for a little more advanced fix for a jammed flywheel other than this easy fix.

[@adesewaadeyeni2257]

Hope you have found solution to the Jammed wheel? I am experiencing jammed wheel issue now. Please, kindly share your knowledge. Thanks in advance

[@lalitabhave813]

I have singer sewing machine fashion mate 5560 suddenly it has stopped needle bar is not moving as well as wheel is not moving and needle stake in bobbin tried to removed needle still not moving needle bar please explain what to do statching is my hobby I am 82 years old please help me.

[@lalitabhave813]

Expecting reply.

[@eljacoby]

Wow… I’m an IDIOT! 🤪 Thank you for saving me a trip to the sewing machine shop!

[@julsesomething2576]

Mine is jammed when it’s disengaged when it’s engaged it’s not turning

[@novapungus9288]

Mine is still doesn't work even after follow your instructions😭 its so frustrating! Hikssss

[@jackieo8693]

My bobbin winder is not engaged but it's acting like it is

[@larryroderick7886]

Have singer 1411. Bobbin case is up where it cannot rotate. Machine is locked.

[@_el3na_]

Same, did u find a solution?

[@karthiyayinivelayutham4658]

Thank god

[@portiamafrika225]

Thank you very much, I was about to lose my mind....

[@ladyhughes7882]

LOL!!!! THANKS!!!

[@kennethjones5173]

Sometimes the simple things can really mess things up. Thanks

[@InStitches]

Thanks.