sewing machine troubleshooting

98jdougl

I remember my old machine i would thread it and leave the thread lying across the top of the bobbin. Never had this much difficulty with it

picklepick

haha did u follow the instructions in that link i posted?

98jdougl

yeah but its just the end bit i am sruggling with, put it in the machine and seem to thread it right it just wont pick it up. getting too frustrated, almost in tears (get a bit over-emotional when i am annoyed) so OH is having a look and seeing if he can do anything

98jdougl

jesus i hate this machine

picklepick

oh dear. i think it might be broken if its still not working? where did u buy it from?

98jdougl

got it from a business seller on ebay. Was working ok until i tried to change the bobbin though so really do think its my own stupidity

Pont

Sounds like it's a problem with the bobbin - this may help (step 13 onwards). Make sure the bobbin is pulled down the little slit of the case and caught in the little groove. Just leave an inch or two of dangling cotton and, if the machine is working, the top thread should pick it up.
http://www.wikihow.com/Wind-a-Bobbind

Sarahjovi

I was told to place a bobbin in a sewing machine or bobbin housing, so the thread makes a no.9 shape around the bobbin and hanging down on the right hand side, if that makes sense!

It may be worth a try!

Sarah

Rikki

There is normally a little ridge the bobbin cotton has to go under slightly.

The bobbin rotates clockwise and you pull the cotton back on itself and hook it under.

In post #9 you can see the little lip at the bottom of the picture. Your machine should have one too.

Leave long cotton threads too.

98jdougl

thanks guys will check those out in a min.
thanks for all the help, will let you know how i get on