Bobbin thread unwinding in machine

[BonnieJ]

I am having issues with the bobbin thread inside the bobbin case unwinding when I am using the Millie machine. The thread looks like the bobbin spins in reverse when stopped. I have tried different bobbins the wound thread on the bobbin looks good.  Have replaced the spring inside the case. I am sure it is something simple. Tried the little fingers on spring up and down in case. Not sure anymore which way is right. 

[RunningThreads]

The little fingers push on the bottom of the bobbin not the bobbin case.  The bobbin will sit slightly proud of the case when the fingers are correct.  Of course the other question is are you sure the bobbin is spinning the correct direction? 
 

Nigel

[BonnieJ]

Okay that is how I have it and can put the bobbin in with the hole side towards the case so the full metal side is facing out. Figure it is spinning in right direction because it is wound on machine  with the holes side facing me when it is wound. 

[RunningThreads]

Did you just change bobbin winders?  Some brands of winders wind clockwise and some are counter clockwise.  Some where in your APQS instructions it will say how to insert a bobbin.  Pretend you took a wound bobbin out of a drawer and it has holes both sides which side goes down in the case?  
 

 

[SueD]

I have trouble remembering which way the bobbin goes in.  On my Freddie, when I hold the bobbin case in my hand, the thread coming off the bobbin should be like a cursive/small letter q (for quilt), not a p.  

I never have to remember with my sewing machine - I have a Bernina that uses proprietary bobbins and they only fit in the bobbin case one way.  

[RunningThreads]

Thanks Sue.  I couldn’t remember.  I can tell when I have the case in hand but don’t know how to explain it other than the thread makes a u-turn as it enters the slot in the bobbin case.