Originally Posted by
nanna-up-north
I got to NC last night to help my DGD get her Singer 201 working. The machine didn't have a bobbin in it so they went to a shop and bought some class 66 bobbins before I got here. The DGS tells me that the machine is breaking the bobbin thread and that he has ruined the bobbins because they get stuck in the bobbin case area and he has to pry them out.
Maybe someone else has had this problem and can tell me a simple fix. But I suspect the bobbin isn't the correct one.
So, could someone photo a 201 bobbin and post it so I can see which bobbin is the correct one? I will be going over to their house in an hour or so and take my computer so I can get help if I need it. I've been anxious for awhile to get this machine up and running.... and with everyone's help, I'm pretty sure I can.
Class 66 is correct. However, I'm guessing they got the plastic ones. I've had best luck with original metal class 66. They are shaped like those plastic ones but work much better. I've had some plastic ones stick also and trimmed them to some success. Buy from Sew-Classic. They will work.