When students have problems with their sewing machines that won't form stitches, almost always, the problem is that they have not inserted their bobbin correctly. It must unwind in only one direction and if you have it going the wrong way you are almost guaranteed problems sewing after a few stitches, so make sure you are inserting it correctly by referring to your sewing manual. Then use a sharpy marker and place an arrow for the correct direction somewhere on your machine or put a note on your machine
if you would rather not write on it. Even seasoned stitchers do this!
It doesn't seem to matter how many times I tell a student this. I think I will make a huge sign reminding them because I'm tired of repeating myself... |
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I usually hold my bobbin like the # 6 which seems to work all of the time. Something I learned over 50 years ago with the Singer top loading sewing machines.
8/2/09 3:19 AM
It always used to be a problem for me as well, until I got the Babylock which has the directions right on the machine next to the bobbin! I wish I would have thought of that when I had my old machine! Thank goodness the manufacturers keep making the machines easier to use!
8/2/09 10:16 AM
I have "notes" on my sewing machine and serger so I don't constantly dig out my manual. Took me forever to realize that I OWN the machine. It is OK to write on it. So now I can mark on it again with this great reminder. Thanks.
8/2/09 3:03 PM
drop in bobbins are easy,it has to look like the letter p with the thread on the left ,drop it in put it through the tension and go.I don't know if it's all drop ins,I've only had brother and janome.On the verticals I turn it so I can see the bobbin turn clockwise.
8/5/09 8:41 AM
drop in bobbins are easy,it has to look like the letter p with the thread on the left ,drop it in put it through the tension and go.I don't know if it's all drop ins,I've only had brother and janome.On the verticals I turn it so I can see the bobbin turn clockwise.
8/5/09 8:41 AM
I feel silly. I never even thought of this...I thought it could only go in one way...
8/5/09 3:45 PM
what a good tip to write it on. I can't believe I never thought of that. i get sick of referring to my manual and sometimes don't bother, probably with exactly the results you're talking about!
8/16/09 9:53 PM
Thanks so much - what a good tip to write it on the machine!. I can't believe I never thought of that. i get sick of referring to my manual and sometimes don't bother, probably with exactly the results you're talking about!
8/16/09 9:54 PM