What to check when

winding a 1. Do you use a bobbin specific for your machine? 2. Did you make sure that the is not going to unwind when you the thread tail? 3. Is the thread tangled on the spool ? 4. Is the thread winding unevenly? 5. Is the thread caught on the notch of the spool? 6. Did you hold the thread tail in the beginning of winding the thread?

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1. Verify that you are using the correct size . 2. Check if you aligned the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft and pressed down on the bobbin until it snapped into place. 3. Check if the thread is passed through the bobbin winding guide correctly. 4. Check if there are scratches or other defects on the bobbin. Replace the bobbin if in doubt. 5. Make sure that the bobbin winder is engaged. 6. Check under the small bobbin pin. Is there thread wrapped around the pin? 7. Something could be loose or broken inside, some dirt or particles that have made the winder stuck with friction.

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1. First, check if you used a bobbin that has been designed for your machine. 2. Make sure the bobbin-winding spindle has been pushed back to initial position for sewing after the bobbin was winded. 3. Verify that your needle is set in the slot properly, all the way up into the needle shaft, with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine. Or maybe your needle is too big, too small, or defective? Try to change the needle for a new one. 4. Be sure the bobbin thread is reasonably long (about 3-4 inches). 5. The bobbin thread & top thread need to be pulled to the back before starting sewing. 6. Make sure your bobbin is inserted correctly (couterclockwise) 7. Check the bobbin case under the bobbin and remove any accumulated lint and dirt. ageberry.com Thread bunching up, looping and tangling. Page 1

1. Your upper thread tension may be too loose if you are getting thread bunching under your fabric. So check if the thread is properly going through the tension disks. If everything is right try tightening the upper tension to solve the problem. 2. Verify if your needle is threaded correctly. Does the thread go through the thread guide? Through the tension disks? Rethread the machine to see if it solves your problem. 3. Verify if your bobbin is threaded and inserted correctly. 4. Birdnesting may happen also if you are using different types of threads in the needle and in the bobbin. It's perfectly normal to do so but if the difference in thread weight and fiber is too big it may be the reason for thread bunching.

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1. Your may be down: if your fabric is not feeding through your machine, you will get bunched up thread under your fabric. Make sure that your feed dogs are up if you have lowered them recently for other purposes. 2. Your thread tails are too short: if the thread tails coming out of your bobbin and needle are less than two inches long, they may get pulled into your sewing machine when you begin to sew, causing thread bunching. To avoid this problem, you can either hold the thread ends until you have sewn a couple of stitches or always make sure that your thread tails are at least three inches long before you begin sewing. 3. You’re not using a spool cap: spool caps keep your spool of thread from getting out of control. If you don’t use one, your thread spool may spin too quickly. So, always use a spool cap, especially if you have a horizontal spool pin to avoid bunching or looping thread. ageberry.com Thread bunching up, looping and tangling. Page 2

1. Use good quality thread. If the thread has knots and loose fibers coming out change the thread. 2. Don’t sew with the up. Everybody does this from time to time especially with heavy fabric. Make sure to always put your presser foot down to avoid bunching. 3. Make sure you are using the proper needle for the fabric you are using. Also, double-check that the needle is not bent. 4. Frequent cleaning and dusting will prevent many problems. Make sure to dust underneath the throat plate, in the bobbin case, and along the thread path.

ageberry.com Bobbin keeps popping out

1. Make sure you are using the correct bobbin for your machine. 2. Check if the bobbin case is properly/securely placed. Sometimes this happens after you've taken it all apart to clean or clear a jam. 3. Remove the bobbin case and see if it has any rough chips or needle holes in it. If it does replace it. 4. Verify if the bobbin has been wound correctly and not too tight. 5. Check the upper thread tension: if it's too tight then the thread will loop around the shuttle case and pop it off.

ageberry.com Bobbin winds unevenly

1. Use a correct bobbin for your model of a sewing machine. 2. If the thread gets caught or tangled while you are winding the bobbin, the bobbin could be wound unevenly. 3. When winding the bobbin, feed the thread through the winding tension disks so the thread has proper tension and the threads lie next to each other. 4. If everything is correct but you still have a glob in the center or tapered ends you can use your finger to help the bobbin fill evenly.

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