Originally Posted by
Frugalsewer
Mayme: I am starting to think that my thread is old. I asked a friend from work about it and she claimed that each machine has a certain size bobbin to it and that if the thread is old it will continuously break and leave a lot of lint in the machine. Also, the thread tension will need to be adjusted, I think she said looser than normal? When I go home tonight after work, I plan on cleaning out my machine and taking the old thread off. I will buy some new thread this weekend at Joann Fabrics. I will ask them about it and maybe get some answers. I want to thank everyone who responded to my thread. Lots of good ideas. Many, many Thanks again. Sincerely, Frugalsewer.
You might consider taking your machine to JoAnns and ask them for help learning to wind the bobbin. Most of the employees have been sewers for years. If they can't help, try contacting your local quilt guild. Sewing education is usually written into their by-laws, so ask them for help. If you still need help, I will try to help by PM. Let me know. -Kelly