Make sure you store plastic bobbins in a cool, dry place to prevent warping.
If this happens, they will no longer fit in your sewing machine or work properly.
Singer futura embroidery machine bobbin thread not catching how to#
A trip to the T and T repair website () netted me an instruction sheet telling how to remove all the covers and I was able to open the machine up. If you use the wrong size, your sewing machine might not grab your bobbin thread. I found the screws in the lid, but after they were removed, the lid wouldn't come off and I couldn't figure out how to get the end cover off. My first challenge was removing the top cover. Machines this modern are beyond my comfort zone, but the lady is a long-time friend. If it is not, this may be the reason why it is not catching. Make Sure You Have the Correct Bobbin Verify that the bobbin you are using suits your machine. Ensure That the Bobbin Thread Is Long The tail of the bobbin thread before you start sewing should be about 3 to 4 inches. The warning bells should have gone off at that point, but I thought I would take a look at it to confirm the other shop's opinion or fix it and look like a hero. What Should I Do When Machine Doesn’t Catch the Bobbin Thread 1. But, first replace the needle with a size 90 brand new sewing machine needle. Follow these instruction to reset the sewing machine needle timing. Last week, a lady dropped off a Singer Futura 900 that another repair shop said could not be fixed. If your sewing machine is missing stitches, or the needle seems to be catching on the bobbin case or hook. It was sewing just fine then the needle broke.
days are now spent at the quilt shop, trying to come up with ideas to bring it up to at least the break-even point so my entire retirement check doesn't go to Northcott and Moda. I haven't been keeping up on this blog the way I would like, I retired from my paying job on 31 December and with the holidays and preparing for retirement, my schedule has been squishy and some things have fallen by the wayside.