Recent: Will I need to replace my garden tap?

Mend > Sewing Machines

Mend Brother XR-65 Machine Bobbin Foot

How do I fix the bottom tension on a Brother XR-65?

I've been quilting. I took the quilt foot off & put the regular foot back on, tried to sew two pieces of fabric; the top tension was fine, but the bottom tension was very loose - I can pull the stitching right out. How do I fix it?

I've re-threaded the machine and took the bobbin out twice and put the thread in the groove and pulled it up through the throat plate.

If there's an online manual or a hard copy of one, please direct me to it.

Leslie
July 2010
BrotherBrother XR-65Household Appliances, Sewing MachinesMachine Bobbin Foot
I have an XR-65. As far as I can tell, there is no practical way to set the lower tension with a drop-in bobbin. You have to make do by lowering or raising the upper tension.

Brad
September 2011
Hello Leslie,
Check the simple things first, make sure you have presser foot up when you thread the machine, top tension usually about 4 or 5, make sure the bobbin is in the correct way round, if the bobbin thread is tight when you pull it just slacken off the screw on the bobbin case anti clockwise about a quarter of a turn at a time and test sew.

drivewithken
July 2010

Automatic Answer

We may have found other answers which could help you.

Click here for Machine Bobbin Foot

Related Questions ...

Mend sewing machine motor foot pedal
2

Brother xl 2130 sewing machine motor not working?

I've brought a Brother xl 2130 sewing machine that I was given to the Caribbean, it had been stored in a damp ... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine thread assembly
1

How can I remove the bobbin holder assembly of my 319k singer?

My old singer sewing machine has jammed. Thread is caught inside the assembly holder, I think that is what it ... [Read more]
Mend How to mend it?
2

Where/how can I get my 2 Pfaff 1473 circuit boards repaired?

I have 2 Pfaff 1473 sewing machines. 2nd one just gave up, so I thought I'll try to repair both. Without going... [Read more]
Mend frister rossman machine
1

Frister & Rossman Cub 3 won't sew ?

Using the machine for the first time since it was serviced last year. All looks and sounds ok but nothing is ... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine singer foot pedal
1

Need Power/foot peddle Singer 690U?

I am in need of a the powercord/foot peddle for my Singer 690U - Magic bobbin Sewing machine. It was manufact... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine singer 427 bobbin
2

How can I service my Singer 427 sewing machine please?

I would like to give my sewing machine a service but have no idea where to start. Can anyone tell me where I ... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine needle stitches
1

machine will not make stitches?

Hi, I have a Alegro machine, yes an old one, picked it up second hand, got it home sewed like a dream, then th... [Read more]
Mend How to mend it?
1

How do I get my problems solved on Empisal 550?

I got a Empisal 550 as a present. I have got HUGE problems with it (brand new) Straight stiching on medium mat... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine needle jammed
1

Singer Stylist 834 sewing machine bought in 1981?

The bobbin-thread gets a jammed and i noticed the feeder foot won't feed the fabric. I did find tiny piece ... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine tension threading
1

Loose Loops on Bottom, How can I fix this? ?

The top thread on my machine leaves loops on the bottom side of the fabric. I have threaded needle with foot u... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine motor singer
1

axle on Singer motor? won't turn?

Hi there, I have a singer samba 6. Sewing became very slow, then stopped - I can't turn the hand wheel, extre... [Read more]
Mend pe embroidery machine
1

How to fix Brother PE 180D embroidery machine?

The bobbin winder shaft stays in the winder position so I cannot use the embroidery function. It feels as tho... [Read more]
Mend wrong bobbin thread
2

what is wrong with my bobbin thread?

I have a Singer sewing machine. I can't get the bobbin thread to pull up to the pressure foot area. What could... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine zig zag stitch bobbin
1

Brother XL 3520 not picking up bobbin thread on zig zag?

Hi, I have just aquired a Brother XL 3520 and the straight stitch is fine, however if I try to zig zag or any ... [Read more]
Mend sewing machine repair bobbin
1

Singer Touchtronic 2010 won't pick up bobbin thread?

I have a Singer Touchtronic 2010 and the presser foot goes up and down without a problem but the bobin casing ... [Read more]
Mend old sewing machine pedal

old sewing machine pedal?
Mend drive machine round

how to fix drive gear on a brother vx-1125 and get it timed again?
Mend Household Appliances, Sewing Machines

Parts spares?
Mend sewing machine brother move

how do i unjam my sewing machine?
Mend knitting machine 3

Knitting machine Brother Kh910, card reading test 881 have error 3?
Mend s brother sewing machine

how do i retime my s 9000 brother sewing machine?
Mend sewing machine motor foot pedal

Brother xl 2130 sewing machine motor not working?
Mend sewing machine fabric presser foot

What is wrong with the presser foot lever?
Mend Household Appliances, Sewing Machines

Brother XL4011?
Mend machine pattern sewing

PE180D Brother Embroidery Machine?
Mend brother machine turn

brother super galaxie 2000 ewing/embroidery?
Mend brother needle bobbin

how can I fox my brother model XL4011w?

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Sewing Machines ...

Other models...

Brother 761Brother ES2020Brother PE150Brother PE180DBrother PX220Brother VX-1125Brother VX1100Brother VX1125Brother XL-4011Brother XL4011Brother XL703Brother XR65

Related Categories

Mend Knitting Machines
Knitting Machines
Mend Stairlifts
Stairlifts
Mend Steam Cleaners
Steam Cleaners
Mend Steam Irons
Steam Irons
Mend Tumble Dryers
Tumble Dryers
Mend Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum Cleaners
Mend Washing Machines
Washing Machines

Topic

Brother XR-65 Bottom Tension Fix - Help!