How to mend ... Top Thread Bobbin

bobbin cloggin'?

My bobbin gets clogged with thread from the top spool, and the machine won't sew when it gets clogged obviousl... [Read more]

How do I fix my JUKI DDL 5550N-7?

My Juki DDL 5550N-7 industrial sewing machine will sew but at times it will not pick up the bobbin thread. Som... [Read more]

under tension wrong?

i recently purchased a white sew and quilt sewing machine model 1730 the tension was fine for awhile then abou... [Read more]

My zig-zag won't zig or zag )-:?

I have a Kenmore #158-13571 that is about 32 years old. It has always worked perfectly until a couple of days... [Read more]

Need a Bobbin Winder Tension Disc for my machine?

I have lost the top part of my Bobbin Winder Tension Disc for my Singer Stylist Special Zig-Zag Sewing Machine... [Read more]

My Sewing machine won't catch the bobbin thread after a few stiches. HELP!?

I have a Kenmore Sewing Machine model number 385.15358. This morning I replaced the needle since it has been a... [Read more]

Brother XL-4015 - Won't pick up bottom thread - Timing?

Hi - I'm trying to fix the mother in law's sewing machine. I'm handy at most mechanical things, but have no p... [Read more]

how do I know which way to adjust my bobbin?

I dont know which way to turn the bobbin to make the thread tighter. Is it to the right and to loosen to the l... [Read more]

How to fix bottom thread looping on fabric?

Hi, Having trouble with my Singer Starlet 354 machine. Couple of days ago lower thread started looping on fac... [Read more]

Singer Sewing Machine - dog feet/bobbin problem?

Hi I have an old sewing machine - Singer Melodie 20 - and when ever I try to sew something it starts fine but... [Read more]

How do I thread the bobbin on 1950-52 Elna Supermatic?

After dropping the bobbin in,I cannot figure out the right way to place the 'tail' thread...the needle will b... [Read more]

thread bunching and winding at hook race?

where the bobbin slides into bobbin holder there is a tiny hook race and this is where the top thread is bunch... [Read more]

My thread is wrapping around the top of the bobbin shuttle?

I have an older Kenmore - about 20 yrs- and am having a problem with the needle thread looping around the top ... [Read more]

Bobbin thread looping with top?

I have a Shark 412n sewing machine and unfortunately I misplaced my manual so I have been searching online for... [Read more]

How can I fix my Kenmore Model 385?

The bobbin thread does not catch - the material feeds through, the needle works, the top stitch looks good, bu... [Read more]

Bobbin Holder keeps slipping past stopper on my Janome 6260 Sewing Machine?

Janome 6260 Quilter's Companion Sewing Machine: The bobbin holder must be inserted into the hook race in such... [Read more]

How can I fix small bevel nylon gear on Singer 478?

I just serviced my Singer 478 sewing machine and put newer heavier thread into machine to mend denim. It worke... [Read more]

My Kenmore sewing machine Bobbin Holder won't turn... keeps getting stuck?

I have about a 1980 Kenmore sewing machine. The bobbin holder is a front-loaded, not top loaded. When I plac... [Read more]

How do you thread a singer 513?

When I try to sew with my singer 513, the top thread will break and I will have a bunch of knotted thread on t... [Read more]

Singer 626 machine needs bobbin tension adjustment?

How do I adjust the tension in the bobbin for my Singer 626 (purchased in 1966)? I know how and where to adju... [Read more]