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Stitchnripper 02-03-2017 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by true4uca (Post 7756296)
Tried winding bobbin at slower speed. My stitches are now looking normal. After sewing about 12 inches the awful noise starts again. The noise is still coming from the bobbin area. Seems like the bobbin is spinning way too fast. Any other tips I can try.

Just double check that the thread isn't popping out of the hook thing in the bobbin case. I find that mine does that sometimes which makes wonky stitches.

NJ Quilter 02-03-2017 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by true4uca (Post 7756296)
Tried winding bobbin at slower speed. My stitches are now looking normal. After sewing about 12 inches the awful noise starts again. The noise is still coming from the bobbin area. Seems like the bobbin is spinning way too fast. Any other tips I can try.

If your stitches are now normal perhaps you need a drop of oil somewhere?? Again, not familiar with your machine but noise generally equals lack of lubricant. If it's a 'self-oiling' machine it may just be time for a service. Check your manual even if it's supposed to be 'self oiling'. There may still be a couple of spots that need to be owner-serviced.

quiltedsunshine 02-03-2017 06:02 PM

In a drop-in bobbin, sometimes the "bump" on the plastic bobbin case (on the right / front) gets a scratch on it. Then the thread gets caught on that scratched plastic. You can fix it by using a very fine sandpaper (about 400-500 grit). You only need to brush it with sandpaper about 3 or 4 times -- be very gentle. I see the damaged plastic bobbin cases a lot.

If that's not it, it could be that the bobbin case retainer needs to be adjusted. That's a simple fix that your sewing machine tech can do.

carolynjo 02-04-2017 06:46 AM

I would try (which I am sure have already done) and make sure your bobbin thread is threaded correctly and that the raceway is clear of debris.) The older I get, I have to check behind myself several times to reassure myself that I have, in fact, done it correctly.

carolynjo 02-04-2017 06:47 AM

FYI: I NEVER wind a bobbin at top speed.

MadQuilter 02-04-2017 10:16 AM

Did you check online to see if there is a troubleshooting or FQ&A section on your machine?
I had trouble with my bobbin once and it turned out that a piece had broken off the shuttle.

true4uca 02-04-2017 11:43 AM

I was so concerned of using oil on my self oiling machine. I put a drop on an old lid & applied a touch with a q-tip. My gosh it solved my noise problem. The bobbin is no longer jumping around. Thank you so much for your suggestion. [QUOTE=NJ Quilter;7756398]If your stitches are now normal perhaps you need a drop of oil somewhere?? Again, not familiar with your machine but noise generally equals lack of lubricant. If it's a 'self

Pennyhal 02-04-2017 12:13 PM

Glad you solved your problem! Sometimes I have problems if I wind a bobbin on a machine other that the one I'm actually sewing with.


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