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Singer Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?

Singer Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread? - view of the bobbin underneath the machineMy mom's trusty Singer 221-1's bobbin will not catch upper thread from needle. I can't catch the bobbin and pull it through. What is mechanically not happening below with bobbin mechanism?

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October 2, 20200 found this helpful
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Normally when this happens there is a lot of lint, dust, and dirt in this area that needs to be cleaned out. Also, it could be that the canister for the bobbin is not threaded correctly and this causes an issue. I would start off by removing the canister, unlatching the holder for the canister, and checking this area for lint and dirt. There is normally a lot of this in the area that needs a small brush to clean it out and get all the lint out of there. Then put this back together. Make sure you have the canister threaded correctly where the bobbin in place in there the right way and you go through the small opening and pulling the thread to the larger opening.

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October 4, 20200 found this helpful
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This is a Featherweight Singer and not everything works exactly the same way as some other models.
Have your or your mother used the machine lately with no problems?

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Or are you just getting ready to use the machine and this is happening?
Perhaps machine does need cleaning even without this problem but try and resolve this and then go for cleaning.
As is generally always the case with a sewing machine problem there could be several reasons why this is happening so you might have to try one thing and if that doesn't solve the problem go on to the next.
Singer states the most common cause is the needle is incorrectly inserted or the machine threaded improperly.
Another issue could be that the thread is going through the needle from the wrong direction - it needs to be threaded from right to left.
Here are some suggestions from Singer for your model Featherweight:
"First, make sure the bobbin-winding spindle (located on top of your machine) has been pushed back to the left for sewing. If it is not in the correct position, the needle will not go down and pick-up your bobbin thread... Make sure the presser foot is up when seating the thread through the upper tension."
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Singer has the most extensive self help information of any type of machine so be sure and take advantage of their work shops. These sites have suggestions as well as videos so check them out as sometimes seeing a job preformed is easier than reading about it.

www.singer.com/frequently-asked-questions
singer-featherweight.com/.../troubleshooting-stitch-problems
singer-featherweight.com/.../troubleshooting-stitch-problems

If still having problems or have other problems in the future; the following sites have forums and these members will help solve any sewing problem.
sewing.patternreview.com/.../87976
www.quiltingboard.com/.../

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Anonymous
October 5, 20200 found this helpful

Thanks for the direction - machine has not been used in awhile - I have followed the singer - featherlite videos and cleaned And lubricated the entire machine - as best I can - I can pick up thread but now am getting rats nests on the bottom when stitching- I am using upholstery thread and I guess its a tension issue - will try today with light weight thread to see if I have same issue before messing with tension !So happy to have found videos

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October 4, 20200 found this helpful

Please double check that it is threaded correctly, also check for build up of threads, fabric and lint in and around the housing area. These things will keep you machine from function. Remove and clean out the housing area. Rethread and start over.

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