Lynnie,
The bobbin goes in with the thread coming over the top toward you.
I bought a FW a couple of years ago that also wouldn't sew; got it for $175. The needle was in wrong so of course it wouldn't sew, I didn't tell them. The machine is in beautiful condition, they were going to throw it out.
Sharon
Last edited by purplefiend; 10-04-2012 at 09:14 AM.