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I have Brother sewing machine Model VX-1120. It won't pick up the bobbin thread!
By Opal D.
First of all, here's a link to a free download for your machine:
www.brother-usa.com/
Now check page 12 to be sure you're seating the front load bobbin case into the machine correctly, and that you've snapped the bobbin winder back to the sewing mode (follow the illustration on page 11 and 12).
Next go to page 14 and be sure you're following all of those directions for pulling up the thread.
If none of the above solves your problem, check page 47 (Performance checklist) and if nothing there solves your problem (are your feed dogs set to 'no-feed? That will keep your bobbin thread from pulling up on some models), it's time to find a factory trained Brother repair tech!
I don't know what else to do because I've followed all of the fixing procedures. I'm frustrated coz my new mini sewing machine is refusing to catch thread from the lower bobbin.
Please what else can I do? I just bought the machine.If you just bought the machine, and cannot figure out from the manual, website, or phone call to the company, take it back to the store and get a refund or replacement. Don't wait too long!
It has to be reset on the lower bobbin
My mini electric sewing machine is not picking up thread from the bobbin.
Make sure the bobbin area is clean of lint, fabric and thread. Make sure bobbin is not inserted backwards or upside down.
I am a new owner of a Graybar/Coronado sewing machine model RBR. I think I figured out how to thread it, but I cannot get the top thread to grab the bobbin thread and pull it through.
The bobbin is not a drop in from top it is positioned from the side.
I bought a 2nd hand Sewland kids sewing machine at the op shop. It didn't come with a bobbin case. Should it have one? I can't seem to pick up the bobbin thread without one.
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From the manual (good images) it certainly appears a bobbin case is necessary. Perhaps contact the company to purchase one?
I would definitely say it comes with one, especially as it seems to not function well without it.
This link here shows what it's supposed to come with
You can always contact the manufacturer or look on trusty ebay to see if someone's selling the missing piece
I have just bought a used Home Elite Pro. I threaded it like the manual said, but the needle is not pulling up the bobbin thread. I've used a sewing machine once in my life so I'm not experienced. How do I make it work?
By JB
Often it is because the needle is too short. Try a different brand or don't push all the way up when installing the present needle. It will eventually work it's way up though.
Um, no, the needle is not too short - sewing machine needles are a general, standardised LENGTH. Widths, points, these are different, but lengths are the same.
I'm thinking you've either got the bobbin case loaded incorrectly (not likely) or the bobbin gear has worn out - might be the reason this machine was up for sale.
This isn't a repair you can do at home (I'm a sewing teacher and a self-taught repair tech, btw:), and the part for your machine may be difficult to source for the average home sewer. The professional repair tech has sources for these parts and can have you back behind the needle fairly quickly.
Have him/her show you the part, what caused the failure, and how to prevent it happening in the future.
The bobbin thread is not connecting with the needle thread to begin sewing.
I have a Nustyle 227 sewing machine. The needle won't pick up thread from bobbin.
My sewing machine is not catching the bobbin thread when I'm trying to sew stretch fabric. It works fine on regular cotton, but doesn't pick up the stitch when I put in the jersey fabric.
I am using the right needle and the machine and bobbin are threaded and inserted correctly. It seems to be just a problem with the stretchy fabric - any ideas?My machine is new, but when I go to sew, the bobbin thread doesn't come up and the needle thread is hooking all over the bobbin. Why?
By Atinus from Kusunti, Nepal
Check your manual. and then take it back to the dealer. I am sure it is one of those simple things that drive us nutz sometimes.
Marty is spot-on - check your user guide and if that doesn't solve the problem take the machine back to the seller.
Try the following if you can't return the machine for some reason:
Be sure you're loading the bobbin case correctly with the thread coming out anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise), and that you have the upper thread path correctly threaded. New machines have the tension discs inside so you can't see if you're getting that upper thread through the discs correctly but careful following of the diagrammed path (usually on the machine and always in the user guide) usually ensures correct threading.
Be sure the feed dogs are in the correct position, and ALWAYS be sure to wind-load-thread upper path with the presser foot in the UP position. You'd be surprised at how many 'problems' are solved this way:) And you'd be glad to know how many of us 'experienced' sewers forget sometimes to lift the presser foot - I teach sewing and sometimes forget!
Good luck, I hope your issue is resolved soon and you enjoy many happy sewing hours!
hi Frugal Sunnie, I've been reading your posts and wondered if you might share a few tips on a vintage singer 99k.
I purchased one this week, I've been trying to find a suitable machine for freehand embroidery. I've cleaned the machine as per you tube tutoials, the machine was ready to go... or so i thought! but there's just something not right with the threads! when I try to sew the top thread goes down with the needle but comes back up without engaging with the bobbin thread. I have adjusted the tension on the bobbin to no avail, I'm pulling my hair out! I don't know hwat to do with it now.... any suggestions welcome, please! :o)
My sewing machine needle keeps hitting something and my bobbin will not loop at the bottom.
By blazing from OKC, OK
The needle may not be in correctly.
Check your presser foot that it is in correctly.
Hand roll the machine so you can see where it is hitting. It might be the dogs have moved.
Ria
The timing gear is out of "whack", take it to a repair shop, there is no quick fix I can think of. Good luck.
I'd certainly change the needle, you may not be able to tell whilst in position but even very slight bend on it will stop it picking up and probably hit either the plate or bobbin case. Another thing to check is that the bobbin thread is not tangled or too tightly wound.
The thread is not coming out from the bobbin under the presser foot. What should I do?
I have a Kenmore sewing machine. It seemed to be working great until I changed the thread to top stitch thread and I put it in the bobbin too. Now it won't pick up the bobbin thread when using this thread. I changed the needle to a top stitch needle, but it did not help.
My New Home machine was working fine. Then it stopped picking up the bobbin thread. Why?
My sewing machine needle will not pull the thread from the bobbin.
By Joe
I've borrowed a sewing machine for a small project and although I've tried and retried, the bobbin thread is just not catching in the needle. The bobbin doesn't even move! I've no idea what to try next. Any ideas?
By Laura B
Have you snapped the bobbin winding spool back to sewing mode (or however it's done to restore the machine to sewing mode)?
Are you following the step-by-step instructions in the user manual to properly seat the bobbin?
Are you following the proper thread path?
Have you reinstated the bobbin area cover?
If you've tried all of that, and can't find any help on the troubleshooting pages of the user manual, it's time to telephone the person you borrowed the machine from and plead for help/forgiveness.
**If this is an older machine you may not have caused the problem - instead you simply may be the unluckily timed user when an aging part failed. Offer to go parts in the cost of having the machine repaired and insist on knowing what happened - again, this may have been a part waiting to fail, something that happens regularly on older machines. Offering to help with the repair cost is good manners considering the machine owner was willing to lend it to you, even if it does turn out you didn't cause the breakdown.
Bobbins come in different sizes. Make sure you have the right one for the machine. It is easy to get them mixed up. Visually they look very similar but one is flat on both sides and one is slightly rounded on one side.
