Sheryl P. Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hi guys - I'm having bobbin issues. Thought it might have been the thread, but I've changed it - tried prewounds (which is the only ones I've been running since I got her in the fall), and wound my own. I am able to bring up the thread, but I can not pull it more than the tail that comes to the top. Any ideas on where to start to fix? Looked inside the "box" where the bobbin goes and didn't see anything stuck in there and tried the WD40, etc. HELP!!! Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Sheryl, Will the bobbin "release" if you turn the fly wheel slightly clockwise? If so, I may need to send you information on adjusting the mag collar. If not, try a completely different bobbin case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl P. Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 No. I actually need to remove all thread before I am even able to remove the bobbin/bobbin case. I did change out the bobbin case and although I was able to pull the thread through, when I went to stitch, the thread broke after about the first hundred stitches. The top thread started skipping stitches and then the thread broke. When I moved the machine to the side - the bobbin thread was unable to move again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Sheryl, I just sent you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Dawn, is this issue covered in the machine maintenance class? I've never taken it and am considering doing so. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Marci, This particular issue is not as common and is not normally covered in the class. That said, Amy always allows plenty of time on "day 2" of the class to address specific questions and provide additional training for anyone who wishes it. This could be accomplished during that time. During the Machine Maintenance Class, these are the "standard" topics covered: 1. General Maintenance 2. Timing 3. Motor Brushes 4. Thread breakage/hook maintenance 5. Machine movement 6. Gearbox and Hook collar maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl P. Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hi Dawn - the instructions worked! Dear hubby said that the screws were not tightened down, so that is probably the reason it moved. It moved nearly 1/2 way from the original factory markings. Now, the quilting looks different than the beginning of the quilt, but the gift is for my 8 year old "nephew" who really will not notice - neither will his mom - LOL! I'm glad all my tension issues have been been all user error! Thank you so much for the instructions. Hubby is looking at taking off of work, so that I can come to Iowa to take my lesson, and also the 2nd day. I'll let you guys know once he confirms with his job (works 3rd shift - yuck!) Thanks again Dawn! Sheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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