Solving Threading Problems and other Issues

[@katelynmyers8005]

I’m sure like many other viewers I was seconds away from tears...issues with looping and nests always frustrate me to no end! Now to find out my thread wasn’t in the right place and it fixed it right away after trying so many other options I feel SO relieved. Thank you so much!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@yeseniagarciakey7697]

BEST VIDEO ON THIS MACHINE. I was close to throwing this machine across the room. Thank you sir! 😊 changing the thread location and the bobbin reset...I am human again. Seriously considered throwing it.

[@kevinsews]

I am glad to hear it was helpful.

[@CreativeTrish]

♥️♥️♥️ Thank you! I’m on my 2nd T-shirt quilt and decided to change the thread to match each square. I didn’t realize my problem was the wrong post! There’s a special place in heaven for you 😁🥰

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@ibitha6924]

I was also using the wrong post 😩 This video was very helpful!!

[@sandradesrivieres5926]

I bought my machine a week ago and had been putting off using it because I was afraid of it!! Today I made myself sit down and make friends with my new toy. To start with, I couldn't even work out how to open the bobbin cover so I turned to on-line tutorials and fortunately found yours. Thank you so much, I can now get started on all those projects. Your tutorial is clear, thorough and very reassuring, perfect for those of new to heavy duty machines.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@destinyhornik4356]

I just got a new singer heavy duty 4411 and I was getting irritated about my stitches not matter what I did with the tension. I spent the last 10 years threading my machine with the presser foot down. This is a game changer! Also, thank you for showing the thread tension and explanation when you pulled the thread and was bending the needle. I appreciate the level of detail you went into explaining everything.

[@kevinsews]

I am so glad it was helpful for you!

[@stephaniesally2966]

Oh my gosh I had my thread on the wrong post!!! That fixed my jam right away, thank you for your help!!

[@kevinsews]

Stephanie Sally You’re welcome!

[@mariavictoriabromeo.3997]

Gracias por su ayuda fue muy oportuna y buena para mi.muchas graciad

[@kevinsews]

@@mariavictoriabromeo.3997 Me pleasure!

[@TimDonk]

The first three things he mentioned, including the spool on wrong post, I was doing wrong/not doing.

[@anastaciazara1787]

Me too! OMG. I've watched so many videos on bobbin thread jamming and not a single person mentioned top thread position. This totally explains why my machine works fine when I use a super size white thread (spun vertically) and jams up with blue thread (spun horizontally). Holy crap. I can't count the number of hours I've spent trying to fix this issue.

[@laurabradshaw84]

Thank you for your video. You're a natural born teacher! I just got this singer heavy duty for my birthday and I really needed this lesson! Now I'm flying! Thanks so much. ❤

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@etherealstarsasmr]

Thank you!!! I’d almost given up. Your attention to detail is so helpful. Why didn’t they include something like this in the directions?!?

[@kevinsews]

Because it is such a low cost machine I guess. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@ashlymaus1494]

Thank you for this video! I just purchased this sewing machine and sewed two projects and all of a sudden it started jamming. Singer website was unhelpful and most other videos I watched had confusing walkthroughs. This was just perfect. Machine is up and running again and now I know what to watch for. So appreciated!!

[@kevinsews]

That is great to hear!

[@tlj1621]

I’m so glad you do these videos! Thank you! I bought a Heavy Duty Singer sewing machine, to use while I retained myself how to sew. Many schools use them because they are workhorses, and durable.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@mollykicklighter8019]

Hope you find the time to make & post that timing adjustment vid! You are my go-to when the machine needs attention. Thanks, Kevin!

[@kevinsews]

I just posted a new video that covers this subject a few days ago. Hopefully, it will help you.

[@susanwoodcarver]

You are WONDERFUL! They should have your KZbin channel on Amazon and on Singer's website with a note that says, "Before you return your machine because the bobbin is making a mess, watch this first." Thank you so much!!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you!

[@wm1wm]

Very helpful. I have a very difficult time getting the bobbin thread hooked on the cutaway at 6 o'clock. But your idea of using a tweezers to pull it through both cuts makes it a snap! Now i keep one on a magnet on the machine!

[@kevinsews]

I am glad you found it helpful.

[@annehindmarsh6751]

You are the best teacher on the internet! Thank you for such in depth explanations.

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! I appreciate that very much.

[@stephenbaretich7166]

It was that little bobbin hook the whole time! Thank you so very much! Saved me a high cost to get it repaired

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@kaylakiernan5175]

I can't thank you enough! I'm sewing throw pillow covers for Christmas gifts and I'm getting down to the wire. Your explanation helped me get my machine to stop making nests underneath my stitches. Thank you thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! I am glad to hear it was helpful.

[@sarahtaylor4952]

Kevin- A most sincere thank you for taking your time and effort to spread your knowledge. You alone have personally saved me an incredible amount of time, frustration and money I would have spent taking my machine in for constant repairs due to minor issues I have been able to repair on my own! You are a natural teacher, your directions are always concise and easy to understand. You explain things in a basic step-by-step method that doesn’t make me feel like an idiot yet is simple enough for even the most amateur seamstress to follow and execute. I especially appreciate that you even list the tools needed for each repair and where to purchase them. Thanks to you, not only am I able to keep my own machine in working order but my friend was trying to make masks and was having tension issues which I was able to fix for her thanks to your videos! (We were both amazed that I could actually do this as I’m not exactly a “mechanical kind of girl! 😉) Thank you again. Your videos have been invaluable.

[@kevinsews]

Thank you so much Sarah! That is exactly why I make these videos.

[@theresavarsoke1311]

WOW ! Machine wasn't stitching right....do to covid no one is taking them in to fix in my area. Depression and stress set in....then my hubby said "try youtube" You are the first and only tutorial I needed to fix my issue. THANK YOU !

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! I am glad it was helpful.

[@vanessagaspard5419]

Thank you so much. It help me with the issue I was having with my machine. I put my thread it the wrong location. I’m glad I watched your video.

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@glutimous]

As a newbie to sewing and this machine, this was just fantastic help with some problems I was having. You couldn't have explained it better. Big thumbs up.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@Rollwithit699]

So very glad to find this video. My new heavy duty Singer machine recently arrived, and I haven't learned about the details yet. Thank you, Kevin!

[@kevinsews]

You're very welcome!

[@NingasKugon09]

I have a 1022 heavy duty singer sewing machine I bought in 1992 and still working until now, it lasted this long because it has a case and I made sure I'm the only one using it :) TFS very helpful, in case I encountered problems in the future...

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@asavoy6333]

Thank you ,thank you for taking the time to explain in detail how to thred your singer correctly. Things that every video I've watched has left out. Thank you so much!!

[@kevinsews]

You are so welcome!

[@alicepasie3444]

Thank you! I've been sewing since I was young on a Kenmore and just got this Singer. It didn't have a manual and the pdf wasn't great. After trying several things I found your video and it solved all my issues. Thank you

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure! Thanks for letting me know.

[@kerrinicole4749]

Oh my goodness- thank you SO much!! I had the spool cap on backwards!! I could not figure out why it kept jamming. I must have rethreaded the machine 100 times in the last day! I made that one small change and now it’s working! Thanks again!

[@anazays66]

Me toooo!ahaks

[@annethompson6279]

I also had spool cap on backwards, because the Singer manual shows it the other way! There was also no explanation about cross-wound thread versus regular wound thread and when to use the other spool pin on the end. GRRRRR!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@rheanandanikumar4840]

Thank you very much for your video, It helped a lot !! I learnt the tension was too high, stopped jamming right after I watched the entire video and fixed other things!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@brendakaye3278]

Kevin, you are the best and a sewers best friend on tutorials!! 🧵 Thank You so much!!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

[@Candace87701]

Wow, I wish there was a love button. Thank you so much for this video help!

[@kevinsews]

You are very welcome!

[@freedomfan2295]

Wow! Thanks! Learned more in a few short minutes than in the years I've had the machine! Especially that there's a THREADER!?! Searching for that vid now!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@terrybennefield6429]

Very good threading and Bobbin issues, I will follow all video’s you make for beginners

[@kevinsews]

I hope it helps you.

[@AmoPerrosMás]

I didn't know this about which spool of thread goes where! I haven't had a problem...yet...and thanks to you I hope not to! I also still have my Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 thanks to your recommendation ages ago. It's the only machine that made the move to Mexico with me. Of course now I've replenished some others! I've been having trouble on my 9985 with the bobbin thread popping over to the wrong side of the bobbin but I think it's only when I pull the thread up so I'm keeping an eye on that. Otherwise, great machine!

[@kevinsews]

See my video using the Singer 9985 and having the same issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2qXlIaPl92eptk

[@AmoPerrosMás]

@@kevinsews Thank you!!! You're a sewing machine wizard! Seriously not 5 minutes after I typed that comment I got all jammed up! I think I have thread all underneath the face plate. I need to find my husband's screwdriver to get that back screw off. Good thing I have the 4452 so I could finish.

[@kevinsews]

@@AmoPerrosMás Okay, let me know if it fixes your issue.

[@AmoPerrosMás]

@@kevinsews I sure will! So far so good!

[@Matorres-n1l]

Wow i also had the thread on the wrong post ... i just thought i wasnt threading it right... amazing video thank you so much!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome 😊

[@elisef.2775]

Yes me too! I was so frustrated - my thread was getting all tangled and loose! Just had it on the wrong post! 🤪

[@kymcederstrand5154]

Thank you so much. I was ready to pull my hair out. Your video helped me. My thread was wrongly placed, my bobbin wasn't right. What a mess I was and I thought I was doing it right. ( good grief ) All better for now. See you soon on my next hair pull I'm sure. 😁😁

[@kevinsews]

Kym Cederstrand You’re welcome!

[@HB-kp6rl]

Just bought a singer hd6800c. This video helped me out. It felt like there was a break in period because nothing was helping. Then it just started working right.

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@Annesterfly]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It was really helpful!

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@bettyscott1995]

Saved me a trip to the repair shop, thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@kevinsews]

That is great to hear!

[@Tryphtastic]

Thank you so much! I had my thread in the wrong place 🤦🏽‍♀️ This helped me so much!

[@kevinsews]

Tryphaena Hernandez I am glad it was helpful.

[@michelleg1898]

You just saved me some serious frustration and confusion! I had no idea about the different kinds of spools and how they're supposed to sit 🤦

[@kevinsews]

I am glad it help you.

[@DannyWalker1949]

I shore appreciate your video's on these machines. I don't use mine all that much but, when I need it I want it to run correctly-----Thanks to You Kevin👍🏽

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@dennismirac6603]

Thanks for sharing your vast sewing knowledge with us. I always learn something from you.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure Dennis!

[@rebeccapope842]

I had mine on the wrong post too!!! I didn’t even know that post existed! In the directions it didn’t say there were two posts options Thank you so much for showing me!

[@TheJudeJane]

Rebecca Pope The extra spool pin also used for twin needle sewing or to hold a spool of a different size vertically should you want. Either pin can be used to put a spool onto it to sew with, but if you are a new sewer, stick with the instructions here first! By the way, always turn that big wheel on right end of machine TOWARD YOU when getting bobbin thread to come up from the bobbin case area to meet the needle thread , and give yourself a good 5 inches of BOTH threads pulled gently UNDERNEATH the presser foot and back of machine to avoid thread coming out of needle when you lower presser foot and turn the hand wheel toward you again to lower the needle into your fabric. Never operate machine with needle in up position or with presser foot up, snd NEVER turn that hand wheel away from you, especially once the needle has come into contact with your fabric. Hold BOTH bobbin thread and needle thread while turning hand wheel toward you and sew a couple stitches keeping threads pulled taut. This keeps threads from falling down into the feed dogs and causing "nesting" and a loud crunching JAM. Very bad for machine even though you can fix it in a few minutes. (Can break your machine or throw timing off in rare cases when machine operator causes this error, but quite avoidable with care taken not to let it occur in the first place). Hope these tips are of help to you.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

This is an excellent video with lots of great advice! The close shot of the bobbin area is about the best I have seen on KZbin! I have subscribed! Thank you.

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@joseejrp965]

Thank you I just bought it and I love it, but I hit a snard and was able to fix it myself because of you.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@brittneyyoung1882]

Love your videos!! I'm sad because I bought a singer heavy duty sewing machine a couple of months ago from Amazon and they sent me a broken one. $150 waisted it was too late to return it because I waited to take it out of the box after a month.

[@kevinsews]

I sorry to hear that!

[@orangemoonglows2692]

you should not let that stop you from requesting a return. i've gotten authorization to return stuff past the 30-day timeframe. you have to ask.

[@thetoolmat8632]

If you can't return, then tell us how about the problem? I say this because my heavy duty machine had some problems as well, but was able to diagnose and fix easily.

[@TheJudeJane]

I hope that will show you that Amazon is a piss poor eBay wanna be!! That said, you notify the seller and complain but first contact Amazon for return of product. I don't care if you just opened the box - if you read your manual and you are sure it is not an operational error ( meaning YOU did something incorrectly), then you need to return it for a full refund. Jeff Besos is a billionaire and it's his company that is full of sellers and many sell bad product. You get your refund and buy your sewing machine from an authorized dealer!! Do not even buy thread from Amazon who treat their workers like slaves and do not care about customers. You stay on them for that refund when they direct your call overseas. You be courteous but be strong in your conviction until you get your refund (NOT AN EXCHANGE!!). Good luck.😊

[@cynthiafowles1257]

Thank you so much. Best tutorials I have seen. I hate that they do not include pamphlets and detailed instructions any more. I am old school and do much better with paper and really good instructions. Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@weslyn2893]

Thank you for your videos! They are so easy to follow. Your voice is also pleasant to listen. I was watching your video because I am a beginner and had 3 machines already exchange because I thought i broke it everytime or that it was malfunctioning lol but this video is very helpful! I have subscribed.

[@kevinsews]

You are so welcome!

[@woodyw9470]

Great machine, love my 4423. But after a timing adjust I cannot for the life of me get the tension adjusted back to where it was previously. Type E/#69 thread and a Schmets 100/16 needle. Any pointers? Normally sewing Nylon(500D and 1000D), 6 layers max. No issues prior to hiccup and timing adjustment.

[@angelmtos]

Do you recommend it?

[@woodyw9470]

@@angelmtos Depends on what you want to use it for? It suits my needs. Up to 6 layers Cordura, and webbing.

[@angelmtos]

@@woodyw9470 Thanks, I'm going for one for my mother. Sew from time to time

[@kevinsews]

Using #69 on this machine can be a challenge. I did it a few years ago helping a friend on the road. We had to tighten the top tension www.kevinsews.com/download/SingerHeavyDutyServiceManul.pdf see page 22 on how to tighten the thread tension. Then we had to tighten the bobbin tension to match. After that we had to baby it a bit to get the first stitch to catch and then he was off sewing his leather seam.

[@scotttisdale1916]

I have a Singer 4452 that I have been using for a few months with no problems until now. When I am starting to sew on a piece that has a fold and beginning at the fold the thread gets a top birdsnest and the cloth starts to bunch up. If I begin opposite of the fold It will go along smoothly even over the fold. I have made a slight adjustment of the presser foot pressure but it still does it. Could it be the thread tension? Or something with the feed dogs?

[@kevinsews]

Scott Tisdale Use a scarp piece of fabric to start then join your piece of fabric right next to it and leave a small gap so you can cut the snip the thread between the two pieces when done.

[@lindamyers1026]

Kevin, My singer one sewing machine sews straight stitches right, but when I use the decorative stitches the fancy stitch is on the bottom of the fabric ? The machine is computerized .

[@kevinsews]

Your timing might be off. Zigzag will expose this issue first.

[@janetmartin5900]

Thank you. Sooooo helpful in many ways from an experienced seamstress!!!

[@kevinsews]

You're so welcome!

[@sharonmcdonald8455]

Kevin where are the tension buttons on 66p0c? i reviewed your video in threading but bobbin threads is very easy to . I have a round white button on top and another dial toward front of machine. I am very unhappy no written instructions came with this expensive machine. I really wanted to do sewing. Can you help?

[@kevinsews]

I am not familiar with that machines' model number.

[@brandbloomstudios]

Thank you so much. I couldn’t figure this out until I watched your video.

[@kevinsews]

You are welcome!

[@auntie9359]

I made small adjustments at a time turning the top tension dial on my Singer 4423. There was no difference. How can I fix the dial? I did adjust the bobbin tension. That did help a lot. But the zigzag and straight still need some adjusting. How do I fix the top tension dial?

[@kevinsews]

If you are saying your top tension needs adjustments more then when you can get my simply turning the knob take at look at the video I posted here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpWplHtrodOhoLssi=sUFHQDyRZ8NaTxT8&t=185

[@BEAR-247MA]

I just got one of these machines and was ready to throw it out the window..... I was trying to use a cone thread spool. As soon as I went to a regular spool on the stand-up post, everything smoothed right out.

[@kevinsews]

Gramma Bear Thank you for letting us know.

[@auntmayme8119]

Some cone thread spools are actually serger thread which is much thinner than regular sewing machine thread.

[@kevinsews]

@@auntmayme8119 True!

[@kathiepuckett2290]

I purchased the Singer HD 4411. After sewing a straight line, my thread pulls out just like when you use a basting stitch. I have watched your videos and numerous others to make sure I am threading correctly (and my bobbin) but I can not get the stitches to lock. I have tried turning the tension up and down, but I'm ready to throw this out the window. Can you give me any suggestions? Thanking you in advance

[@kevinsews]

So with the presser foot down when you pull the tread through the needle it bends Ike I demonstrated in this video?

[@kathiepuckett2290]

@@kevinsews yes

[@kathiepuckett2290]

@@kevinsews Yes, but thank you.

[@Annie-zs2bt]

Thank you so much for the video , I just get the new Singer 4452 and I have threading issue , your video is so helpful and I'm able to get it right.?Thank you and please make more video like this !

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@ampis8034]

Hi, where do you get the machine??. There is not available in stores. I know ebay and amazone are selling it, but Is double the price

[@Annie-zs2bt]

I got on ebay for 350 , free shipping , from a very good seller . I did bid on some but it end up higher than that .

[@ampis8034]

@@Annie-zs2bt Thank you. I will wait for them to be in stock. I'm short on money now. It is to give it to my mother

[@ocean101bob4]

@@ampis8034 Some time check Amazon in early morning hours. I GOT TWO FOR 50.00 EACH AND A 3RD. FOR 160.00 all free shipping

[@valerieprodney2877]

Thank for this information, hodo I use the cone shape reel on this type of machine?

[@kevinsews]

www.sewingpartsonline.com/thread-stand-1-spool-cast-iron-metal-base.aspx

[@edwardseitler3437]

I’m a somewhat of an amateur when it comes to sewing , I don’t currently have a heavy duty machine as of yet, but, I’m considering buying one soon. Right now I just own a beginners model, the Singer M3500.

[@kevinsews]

And it will serve you well until you outgrow it.

[@storyfish]

thank you Kevin...My problem (the needle thread breaking) stems from sudden high resistance behind the #3 station. All fine for a minute or so and then resistance sudsenly goes up. Is there an idling pulley in there that the thread could be falling to the side or..?? I put the tension on 0 and am getting by but...

[@kevinsews]

Okay retread it and confirm the thread pulls freely after each stage. Make sure your presser foot is up before you start threading it.

[@yvonnesimons5896]

Kevin, would you know why the thread releases from the lever? It does it every few minutes. It is threaded correctly, but it just seems to release from the lever and its impossible to use. The machine is fairly new. Thank you.

[@kevinsews]

I don't understand what you mean by the lever.

[@carolginoza5281]

Just bought Singer Heavy Duty 44S. Can’t get it to wind the bobbin. Machine motor runs but the bobbin winder not working seems like it’s too tight.

[@kevinsews]

@@carolginoza5281 Remove the side cover and observe what is going on when you engage the bobbin winder.

[@skyislandaz]

I bought a Singer HD 4452 and the accessory kit did not have the horizontal spool cap. Do i need to buy one specifically made for that make and model? It seems to me they should be universal in terms of both the outside diameter and the internal diameter of the hole. Am I wrong?

[@angellover02171]

I would buy it if I were you. It keeps the thread from coming off.

[@SlytigerSurvival]

Thanks for the help. Your videos are the best on here for teaching me the basics

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@ocean101bob4]

My 4423 is brand new and it worked fine while trying different stitches. Now i watched your u tube and threaded step by step but even turning by hand 2 stitches,the cage is pulled half out, Any suggestions? BOB

[@kevinsews]

Sorry for my delay in responding. I've been on the road for a few months. Did you get it figured out?

[@ocean101bob4]

@@kevinsews HI KEVIN,Yes it was the small shiny little lever that sits just above the bobbin case. It got bent up when i had BUNCH OF THREAD GET UNDER THE CASE,TRYING TO RAISE IT,AND BENT THAT TINY PART A BIT.Opps sorry, had caps on. Well i cleaned out that bunch of thread and it's working like a champ now BOB

[@RengezoYT]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful!

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@flybyevan]

Hi,I hope you could help me, I have hobby machine, with thicker fabric the bobbin does not spin. It only sews normally with very thin fabric...

[@kevinsews]

If that is the case then it is possible the machine is not designed to sew thicker fabric. If you can give me the make and model # of the machine I can take a look at it for you.

[@melmeyer0]

The fabric isn’t moving when I start sewing, why might this be? I adjusted the tension and even slowed down the pedal. Do I need to adjust the footer too? I’m confused about this. Thank you!!

[@kevinsews]

Remove the fabric and raise the presser foot. Press the peddle and see if the feed dogs are moving.

[@melmeyer0]

@@kevinsews thank you Kevin I will try this. Also I wanted to thank you for your amazing channel, it’s so very helpful.

[@kevinsews]

@@melmeyer0 You’re welcome!

[@flower-uw1hm]

The Rasant thread is too big for the horizontal spool. The vertical does not stay put when I put thread on it, ie the vertical spool flies out of its position and behind the sewing machine cabinet. I have the Heavy Duty Singer CP6355M. Here in Australia Rasant thread is the best quality thread you can get for garment sewing, as it does not break. I mostly do garment sewing.

[@jennifercerullo7523]

You just saved me $75 to get my machine checked. Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! I am glad to hear that.

[@feliciaboston6365]

Hi. I have the criss cross thread however it's in jumble size and can't fit in the little compartment at the top . Should I get a smaller size?

[@kevinsews]

Yes

[@LarryS378]

thank you kevin! I feel like I'm having to pull quite hard on both threads to clear them out the way once they're threaded. The needles pulling back a bit even on tension 2 / 1 when the presser foot is up. Do you know what this could be?

[@kevinsews]

Either there is something wrong with your machine or it is a threading issue. I would need more info to assist you.

[@LarryS378]

@@kevinsews Hi Kevin, thanks for replying. I tried another thread and it seems to be working much better now - i think it was cheap thread that was getting bumpy that did it.

[@kevinsews]

@@LarryS378 Okay, thanks for the reply.

[@marioroy9626]

Hi Kevin. Great videos thank you. My issue tho is the thread from the bobbin seems to go back in the bobbin case. then I end up with 2 3 or 4 threads going back in and of course it just jams after. Any suggestion? thanks

[@kevinsews]

Pull enough thread out of the bobbin case so you can hold on to it, along with the needle thread for the first 2 or 3 stitches.

[@marioroy9626]

@@kevinsews OK sounds good. it makes sense. thanks

[@PB-tk4js]

Thank you so much for this video! Had my thread on the wrong post. Instant fix.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@hsadiedog]

Thank you so much! I didn't know the spool holder on my machine was missing!

[@kevinsews]

Try sewpartsonline.com they have them.

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I just got the Singer 4432 HD and the quick start guide says to put the spool cap on the opposite of how you said

[@kevinsews]

Follow your instructions. I made a mistake when I made this video. I wasn't paying enough attention the night I made that video.

[@Rcsewingschool]

So what about if the top thread is messing up under the bottom it’s not the bobbin the top thread isn’t locking in right on my machine

[@kevinsews]

It can be that the thread is being restricted from wrapping around the bobbin as it passing through to picked up the top thread.

[@kwhiteway01]

Thank you for the information on the post for the thread. The problem I am having (brand new to sewing🤷🏻‍♀️) is that that there is no tension, I have threaded the machine at least 7 times. The first time it worked great, but now there is no tension and it doesn’t change when I turn the dial. 😩

[@kevinsews]

With the foot lowered when you pull the thread through the needle eye it doesn't have any tension?

[@TheJudeJane]

Karen Whiteway Make sure you raise your presser foot all the way to the UP position BEFORE you thread your machine. Why? To open all tension discs so they can RECEIVE the thread. Then you can lower the presser foot if you need to AFTER you thread the machine. Thread your needle. Threading MACHINE and threading the NEEDLE are two separate processes. Hope this helps. Give it a whirl!! 😊

[@kwhiteway01]

Kevin Sews I don’t know why I didn’t get notified of your response. I’m going to play with it again tonight. Gingers crossed it works okay.

[@anjylkat]

OMG! Could this have been the bulk of my thread tension troubles??!!! That top spindle for the horizontal thread broke off my machine shortly after I bought it!! This is the first video I’ve seen discussing the way the thread is wrapped in the spool!! Even the sun get instructional video for the Heavy Duty models doesn’t say anything about this!! Or the quick start guide! Kinda really sucks if this is the case, mostly due to the frustration from trying to correct it. Sorry for whining at ya! Sure appreciate your videos here!!

[@kevinsews]

@@anjylkat My pleasure!

[@JK-ep9bz]

I have my tension pretty much perfect yet when I switch to the diagonal stitching the fabric gets like cinched together like both tensions are too tight. I know I'm supposed to loosen the top tension for those stitches but do I need to loosen the bobbin tension too? Could the bobbin tension be tight from the factory?

[@JK-ep9bz]

Correction, I meant when sewing zig zag stitches.

[@kevinsews]

Always try the needle tension first. If this doesn't solve the problem then it is the bobbin tension.

[@ticker1963]

Do you show us how to fix the timing on these machines? I am not able to fix my thread issue. I did everything to clean the bobbin casing and re-thread the machine and the bottom thread keeps releasing a huge loop about every 2 inches of stitches. Anyone have any suggestions? Or know if there is a How to fix the timing video?

[@kevinsews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpe4c2WZYt1qnZY

[@daydreamer8133]

Hello thanl you for this wonderful video ! Can you please provide Tips to sew through thick fabrics and layers with your sewing machine ? and what do you think about heavy duty ?

[@kevinsews]

I will add this request to my list. Thanks!

[@daydreamer8133]

@@kevinsews thank you so much Kevin !

[@kevinsews]

@@daydreamer8133 My pleasure!

[@barbra429]

I really want to love my singer heavy duty sewing machine but I have never had a sewing machine that jams up so much when I start the beginning of a stitch as this one it jams up the bobbin jams the thread curls up loops up.... So then I rethreaded reinsert the bobbin and it sewed fine for a little while and then it repeats and does the same thing over I can't figure it out.

[@cathymilson4386]

Me too Barbra!!! I'm always fighting with my machine!!

[@barbra429]

@@cathymilson4386 sorry to hear that If you figure anything out let me know.... Do you place your thread on top of the machine or on the little back side area?

[@barbra429]

@@cathymilson4386 do you place your thread on top of the machine or on that little back side area?

[@ocean101bob4]

I'M a 10 year parachute rigger and these new singer 44xx series are junk. Shopping for a higher end Brother

[@kevinsews]

Yes, spend 5 times what these cost and that will solve all of your problems. Even if you thread it incorrectly, it won't matter. Use the wrong needle for the project? No problem. Right? In all seriousness...I have 5 of these machines that people sent me instead of throwing them away. I use them to teach classes and they all work just fine. I get them in and I have no idea what they were doing wrong. I thread them up with new thread and wind a bobbin; pop in a new needle; I then adjust the tension (that can be way off) and they we a perfect stitch. On one machine they left it threaded when the boxed it up. When I took it out of the box it had thread in it that was so old and rotten I barely pulled on it and the thread crubbled. It is amazing what people try to do with these machines. I've sewed 5 oz leather with #69 bonded nylon thread with one of these machines a friend bought. I wouldn't recommend using this machine for that purpose because it will burn up. But it did sew the 4 seams my friend needed just fine. I took it apart and tightened up the needle and bobbin tension and we used a size 18 leather needle. It took a little turning the flywheel by hand to get it started, but it did sew the seams just fine and he was happy. After that he went and bought a Cowboy Postbed leather machine. LOL I've worked on Berninas, Juki's, Janome's and Brother machines too. In the end they are metal frames (just like the 44xx series); they all have one or two nylon gears. It takes just as much effort to loosen the screws on all of them. The shafts and gears are all metal. I think the difference is when you spend over $1000 (sometimes over $5K) for a machine you it isn't your first machine. The 44xx series are simply to fix too. Bernina's are more like fixing a PC than a sewing machine. The other problem is for a $150 to $249 price there can't be much quality control. I tell people if they get a bad one just return it immediately. You would be shocked how many just put it in the closet at this point. I tell them if they get a good one and learn how to use it properly it should last them long enough to get your money out of it and move on to a higher priced machine. So far those who have followed my advice have been happy with the machine. So people you can never please through.

[@heathersyvilla9617]

Thank you so much! I spent two hours wanting to die because nowhere in the instructions or manual or anywhere did it specify the different type of thread needed a different attachment, Atleast nowhere I saw. Thank you! All the trouble shooting didn’t mention it either.

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@tobythum6065]

Hey Kevin, i have my tension set at 9! and there is only a very slight bend in needle, not anywhere near the amount of bend as yours did in the bend test. Im using 110 jeans needle and a jeans thread. Ive been having issues while straight stitching producing a lightly zigzag result on the underside of fabric with a little bit of top thread showing through. WHAT DO I DO :(

[@kevinsews]

Toby Thum You shouldn’t need your tension turn up to 9. Something is up with the tension being off.

[@kimbercoleman7089]

I have been having tension problems, this is a great place to start. I never heard of pulling the top thread until the needle slightly bent. Now going to watch your bobbin tension video. I hope you can get a timing adjustment video. Also, a friend borrowed my machine and didnt realize she had to adjust the stitch width for thicker fabric layering. The needle shredded my feeder plate and now my needle wont go to the right. I can push on the needle and and it will move to the right, but it wont stay there, it bounces back. Any advise for fixing this? I have to order a new plate so if there are any parts that would be helpful to have on hand can you give me a list? I live on Cyprus (the island) and there are no technicians here. I have to send it to Greece for any type of repairs, and the shipping alone is more than the machine. I am hoping I can do it all myself. Thank you so very much for helping us all out!

[@kevinsews]

I am on the road right now. When I get back I will do a quick video to show you how to adjust the needle position.

[@susansimpson5573]

I have watch your video several times and re threaded my machine carefully. However I am still having a problem with the top thread breaking. It seems to be wrapped around the pick up lever, not sure it this is the problem or the result. I have taken off the side panel to see if something is stuck in there but it seems clear. Any comments? Thanks.

[@kevinsews]

Hummm.... is it posted on the correct spool holder? Is the thread old and/or bad?

[@Shayycraft_]

Omg thank you so much!!! I figured it out I think I set up the string wrong omg thank you it’s finally sewing I just bought this too. I’m saving this video forever

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@deeleach8300]

OMG-no where in the manual does it tell you to put the thread on this post! I am hoping this may solve my problem! thank you Kevin. What an eye opener.

[@kevinsews]

Exactly! I don't know why they never mention this.

[@deeleach8300]

Kevin Sews I’ll let you know if this fixes my issue, but I’m thinking it’s not. My machine is making a lot of noise behind the bobbin area and I may need to take it apart...

[@kevinsews]

@@deeleach8300 Yes, that sounds like you have something out of alignment. and/or the timing it off.

[@deeleach8300]

@@kevinsews Thank you so much. I just took out the bobbin holder thing did a major cleaning and found a tip of a needle that had dropped down in there. Changed my thread to where it should go and magic-it works now. Really appreciate your help. dee

[@kevinsews]

@@deeleach8300 That is great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.

[@conniemoy135]

Got a new heavy duty and tried everything on the threading tension and still getting thread stuck in the machine and loose loop underneath. Could this a timing issue as we had to fix a timing hook issue as well.

[@kevinsews]

Connie Moy One way to find out if it is a needle thread tension issue... try grabbing ahold of the thread on the top side of the machine to create more tension. If this solves the issue then it is definitely a top thread tension issue.

[@TheJudeJane]

Connie Moy Always turn the hand wheel toward you and anchor needle in fabric before sewing. Moving the hand wheel away from you can cause nesting and eventually a jam. And hold threads taut in back of the machine bed before you make a few initial stitches. Then you can let go of them. But remember: this is a manual machine and the needle won't return automatically to the down position. Always turn the big wheel TOWARD you if needle in up position or you will have problems because that wheel was never meant to go against its purpose for being there. Some sewers find out the hard way, so just trying to remind you to always turn it towards you if you want to bring up the bobbin thread or if you are ready to sew and require needle to sink into fabric before stepping on the foot pedal. 😊

[@conniemoy135]

Kevin Sews thanks for the advice and will try it again.

[@conniemoy135]

Jude Jane Thanks for responding and the advice.

[@TheJudeJane]

Connie Moy I hope you are able to sew and have some enjoyment. Did you rethread, making sure you didn't miss any tension disks, keeping the presser foot raised to highest position while you threaded the machine to open up all the tension disks to receive the thread? 😊

[@moonglowdancer1892]

Thank you so much for my refresher info. Reminds me of many hours I spent with my Mom learning basics about machine!

[@kevinsews]

moonglow dancer You’re welcome!

[@Melendon44]

Thank you so much for this video. I follow all the steps as you mention but my Singer 4423 still not making perfect stitches. That Grey button on your machine is all the way down on your machine; on mine is about 3/16" up. Would this be the problem? There is no gap between the stitches. Any suggestion? Once again thank you.

[@kevinsews]

A Melendez Yes, that causes the stitches to shorten.

[@Melendon44]

Ok Kevin thank you.

[@Melendon44]

I was under the impression that the grey button was to adjust the hight of the presser foot.

[@rosasandoval2566]

A Melendez 😱😱😱 what grey button?? I have a 4423, I don't want to mess it up 😭😭😭

[@rowdeo8968]

I am having so many problems with three machines and repair is closed down. Bobbin toward the end of the thread upper thread winds onto the bobbin jamming. I hate plastic bobbins. I love metal bobbins. I have an antique I need someone to get it down for me. It is heavy. I have a brother a singer a nechi, all drive me nuts with the bobbins. I have antique singer. I need a good suggestion on a new machine. I had an incredible machine. It was a used industrial and we were stretched for space and it got taken to the thrift store which really annoyed me.

[@debbiewhite3270]

Hi Row. Where are you located? I recently got a Necchi. If you're on Long Island, I can help you get it down. Do you have the Necchi manual? I got mine at a thrift store but no manual.

[@MargoDiPatri]

Great video! I too, had my thread spool on sideways. My issue (and I hope this hasn't been addressed earlier, and if it was, I apologize), my machine had a wonderful straight stitch when I first purchased it 7 months ago, now the straight stitch is more slanted. Is this a common occurrence with these machines (I have the 4452)? I have tried re-threading, different bobbin, tension adjustments, etc, nothing seems to get that nice straight top-stitch.

[@kevinsews]

I've seen this before when the needle is off and it is doing a very slight zigzag. This is a bit more of an advance repair, but if you look at the service manual it may be of some help.

[@high5ster626]

I cant get my plastic case for the bottom bobbin to shut close (keeps popping up) whats going on?

[@kevinsews]

Is the lip that catches broken? You can get a new one here: www.sewingpartsonline.com/cover-plate-singer-416428301.aspx

[@high5ster626]

@@kevinsews thank goodness no, I ended up opening the bottom pieces, gave it a cleaning and everything fits now.

[@kevinsews]

Okay, that is good to hear.

[@pollyfranco9507]

@Kevin Sews may be you can help me figure this out : my top thread is looping on the bottom side of my material. . . I am giving my machine to my niece as her first learning machine. I unscrewed the presser foot pressure adjustment thinking It was one of the screws to remove the face plate would that cause my top thread to loop on the bottom?

[@kevinsews]

No, that just adjust the pressure on the foot. Thread looping at the bottom is a lack of tension in the needle thread. Raise your foot and grab ahold of the thread on top of the machine; then pull on the thread through the backside of the needle creating tension. Then lower your presser foot and sew some stitches. If this doesn't fix it your machine probably needs a good cleaning. It is amazing what a small piece of lint can do to the quality of stitches your machine produces.

[@pollyfranco9507]

@@kevinsews thank you for your help

[@izzas6508]

Hi kevin ! Thank you so much for this video. It solved my problem with thread. Really appreciate it. 🤗

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@MonicaPV100]

Thank you! My Singer One still giving C4 error. The needle is nos going up and down with pressing the pedal. Big I use the hang wheel it goes up and down. Please help!

[@kevinsews]

You will have to find or order a service manual to see what that error code means.

[@berylsachs]

Kevin I can't get my 4423 sewing. I got the thread coming up after adjusting timing, but when I put on fabric the thread does not come thru, just empty needle holes? I adjusted tension but that doesn't do it?

[@kevinsews]

www.kevinsews.com/download/SingerHeavyDutyServiceManul.pdf

[@iliannazambrano]

Thank you for the info, its very helpful. My singer confidence 7640 is only sewing in reverse, what can I do to fix it?

[@kevinsews]

Try to find a service manual for it. It might will show you how to fix it.

[@JennifersRabbit123]

This has been very helpful, but my problem is the top thread is just going straight, seeing too much bobbin thread on top...I read if you see too much bobbin thread your top tendon is to loose... I'm up to 7 now. Can you give me some advice?

[@kevinsews]

See if this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpWplHtrodOhoLs