I have an old Singer 717 sewing machine and I'm having a problem with the upper thread going down and connecting with the bobbin. you know when the needle goes down and creates the little loop with the bobbin and then you pull it out and begin to sew. it just won't do it anymore!
I was sewing with it just fine then I stopped for a bit and rethreaded and that's when it started. & Yes, I have rethreaded many times after that I mean, it can't be me can it?
2007-05-29 14:40:18 · 6 answers · asked by Natalie E 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Have a three or four inch tail of thread hanging off the end of the bobbin when you load it into the machine and a similar length hanging from the needle. Use your left fingertip to anchor the thread that comes from the needle to the faceplate. Now turn the wheel once with your right hand to lower the needle and bring it all the way back up. Pick up the thread you were holding in place and pull it up. Voila! It brings the bobbin thread with it.
2007-05-29 15:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by MyThought 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure it's cleaned and oiled properly. If you don't have the owners' manual anymore to tell you how to do that, you can usually find it by using Google. (Type in something like "owners manual sewing machine Singer 717" into the search box. A friend of mine does this kind of thing all the time for folks who lose their manuals.)
Be sure the bobbin is correctly threaded and is going the right way. Some machines are picky about which way the thread comes off the bobbin. It may have a little arrow; some do.
Other than that, unthread and rethread both halves, and make sure nothing's stuck. Pull the spool all the way off and the bobbin all the way out when you unthread the whole thing, just in case your problem is with either one of those pieces.
2007-05-29 21:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes my machines get cranky and don't like to sew when they have too much fluff and dust bunnies in them. I'd try taking out the bobbin and bobbin case (you probably have to take out a little screw to do this) and give it a good sweep with a little brush or q tip or sometimes even a big blow of air works. The other thing you could check is your needle. Have you been using it for a while - could it be dull or have build up from heat and bond or stitch witchery? Good luck!
2007-05-29 21:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by humanfemale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your machine is probably long overdue for a tuneup & cleaning. The repair guy can spot whatever is out of whack.
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2007-05-30 00:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bent needle, bad thread, wound wrong, tension wrong, maybe it needs a good cleaning , could be time for servicing.
2007-05-30 02:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um i dont know but my aunt might she uses a lot of sewing machines... i have to ask her and get back at you. and one more thing.............. why is this in the games section?
2007-05-29 21:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋