it's thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top,it's almost like a pyramid, if that makes sense. It keeps jamming up when I sew just a few stitches, I don't know what to do, I haven't ever had this problem before
2007-03-26 16:40:24 · 10 answers · asked by smunkeemom 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
how do I adjust the tension on the bobbin winder?
2007-03-26 16:51:56 · update #1
well the bobbin thing has happen to me also so I use my finger and go up and down while it's spinning so it will be even. now for the jamming problem your material might be to thick or your using the wrong thread type for your project chek your booklrt and see.
2007-03-26 16:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by cute as a button 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bobbin Winding Problems
2017-01-14 04:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be using an inconsistent speed while winding, or too fast altogether. Try to find a happy medium and see if that helps. Another problem with winding too fast is that it stretches the thread and that can cause puckering on silky fabrics.
I sew for a living and I have never, ever adjusted the bobbin tension.
2007-03-26 18:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your bobbin winder is on the top of your machine like mine is, I sometimes encounter this problem also, you can direct the thread as it is winding on the bobbin, like mine sometimes winds at the bottom only, I just slip my finger under thread until the bobbin in evenly wound. Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 07:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine has wound unevenly but that usually doesnt make any difference, just dont let it wind past the edge of the bobbin, make sure you are putting it in right and threading the top right, i discovered mine has to be done exactly the same way all the time , whereas other machines didnt care much which way i put the spool on the spindle. if that doesnt help it may need adjustment at a sewing machine shop. in bloomington indiana that was about 75 dollars, and a new white machine at walmart was 99 dollars , so the next time i just got a new one.
2007-03-26 19:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like maybe the tension on the bobbin winder is not right...I'll usually hold the thread and "help" it along a little if it seems to be winding unevenly...
2007-03-26 16:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with the hand guiding people. It's funny because my mom and I have the same machine and hers winds bobbins beautifully but mine wants to make the pyramid. I just nudge the thread up occasionally as it winds.
2007-03-27 05:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Critter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to thread new bobbin for first time and did it wrong now underneath there is tons of thread wound up. How do I et that out? it's in the hole underneath the bobbin. yikes!
2015-07-18 11:18:59 · answer #8 · answered by shesaidyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it helps to guide the thread a little when it is winding onto the bobbin so that it is evenly placed.
2007-03-26 18:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by short shrimp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you mess with the tension, check to see that you have the machine threaded properly.
2007-03-27 02:45:53 · answer #10 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋