Why is my sewing machine not grabbing the bobbin thread?

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. If the timing is out, the needle thread is not meeting the bobbin thread in time to form a stitch.

Why won’t my sewing machine wind a bobbin?

If your bobbin does not wind quickly and smoothly when you press on your foot pedal, your bobbin winder might not be fully engaged. This can cause uneven winding. Make sure you push your bobbin pin all the way over or loosen your bobbin wheel completely to engage your bobbin winding mechanism.

Why does the bobbin thread bunch up on the bottom?

A: Looping on the underside, or back of the fabric, means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension, so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads.

How do you tell if your bobbin tension is off?

The thread should unwind just slightly and the bobbin case should drop an inch or two. If the thread unwinds without resistance and the case slips to the floor, your bobbin tension is too loose. If the bobbin case doesn’t budge, your bobbin tension is too tight.

Why is my bottom thread bunching up?

What causes thread to bunch up underneath when sewing?

Your Thread Tails Are Too Short If the thread tails that come out of your bobbin are shorter than two inches, they may get sucked into your sewing machine when you begin to sew. This can cause thread bunching underneath your fabric. This is especially important if you’re sewing with knit fabric.

Why is my bobbin getting stuck?

This can be caused if the top thread tension is too tight, or if the bobbin thread is not in the bobbin case tension. Make sure the bobbin is correctly seated in the bobbin case (bobbin holder), and check that the upper thread tension is not set too tightly.

Why is my bobbin stuck on Winder?

Check that the thread didn’t wind underneath the bobbin winding disc. – This could cause the bobbin to stay stuck. Try unwinding the bobbin to see if it will allow you to take the bobbin out.