Singer 201k topper thread stuck
#1
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Singer 201k topper thread stuck
I have had this one as a gift but the topper thread got stuck and not pick up the thread from
bobbin.
i was wondering if anyone could help.
adding a video here
https://youtu.be/3fqR9RqQii8
https://youtu.be/7nkgDL1uHZg
i am not expert in sewing machine hope someone could help me get this one work
bobbin.
i was wondering if anyone could help.
adding a video here
https://youtu.be/3fqR9RqQii8
https://youtu.be/7nkgDL1uHZg
i am not expert in sewing machine hope someone could help me get this one work
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First off, looks like the wrong bobbin. My 201 bobbin is slightly rounded on both sides.
Also check your needle is in the correct way. I had mine in wrong one day and it wouldn't pick up. easy tip, the curved part of your needle matches the curve if the plate under it.
Hope this fixes it. A 201 is a great machine.
Also check your needle is in the correct way. I had mine in wrong one day and it wouldn't pick up. easy tip, the curved part of your needle matches the curve if the plate under it.
Hope this fixes it. A 201 is a great machine.
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Thank you Appin!
i didn’t know there is a specific bobbin I have to get. I have just now ordered some from EBay, will try when they arrive if the problem will be solved
i didn’t know there is a specific bobbin I have to get. I have just now ordered some from EBay, will try when they arrive if the problem will be solved
First off, looks like the wrong bobbin. My 201 bobbin is slightly rounded on both sides.
Also check your needle is in the correct way. I had mine in wrong one day and it wouldn't pick up. easy tip, the curved part of your needle matches the curve if the plate under it.
Hope this fixes it. A 201 is a great machine.
Also check your needle is in the correct way. I had mine in wrong one day and it wouldn't pick up. easy tip, the curved part of your needle matches the curve if the plate under it.
Hope this fixes it. A 201 is a great machine.
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Yes, a Singer 201 uses class 66 bobbins. They seem to prefer metal over plastic. Do you have a manual?
Scroll down the page for the link to the 201 manual.
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-sewing-machine-manuals.html
Scroll down the page for the link to the 201 manual.
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-sewing-machine-manuals.html
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I don't know WIChix's link isn't hot - it is http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...e-manuals.html
One needs to hold the end of the thread behind everything so that it is in a position like if you were sewing. Otherwise you will end with a bird's nest of thread in the bobbin area.
The bobbin area could use a good cleaning and polishing. It also looks like maybe the retaining ring is incorrectly located or missing. I can't really tell from the video There is are a couple of good blog posts about the 201 bobbin case and retaining ring at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/ho...bbin-case.html and https://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/2...g-ring-re.html
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One needs to hold the end of the thread behind everything so that it is in a position like if you were sewing. Otherwise you will end with a bird's nest of thread in the bobbin area.
The bobbin area could use a good cleaning and polishing. It also looks like maybe the retaining ring is incorrectly located or missing. I can't really tell from the video There is are a couple of good blog posts about the 201 bobbin case and retaining ring at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/ho...bbin-case.html and https://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/2...g-ring-re.html
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Last edited by OurWorkbench; 06-19-2020 at 06:51 PM. Reason: grammar
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I don't know WIChix's link isn't hot - it is http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...e-manuals.html
One needs to hold the end of the thread behind everything so that it is in a position like if you were sewing. Otherwise you will end with a bird's nest of thread in the bobbin area.
The bobbin area could use a good cleaning and polishing. It also looks like maybe the retaining ring is incorrectly located or missing. I can't really tell from the video There is are a couple of good blog posts about the 201 bobbin case and retaining ring at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/ho...bbin-case.html and https://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/2...g-ring-re.html
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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One needs to hold the end of the thread behind everything so that it is in a position like if you were sewing. Otherwise you will end with a bird's nest of thread in the bobbin area.
The bobbin area could use a good cleaning and polishing. It also looks like maybe the retaining ring is incorrectly located or missing. I can't really tell from the video There is are a couple of good blog posts about the 201 bobbin case and retaining ring at http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/ho...bbin-case.html and https://vssmb.blogspot.com/2011/07/2...g-ring-re.html
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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thank you for you help.
ive checked the bobbin settings against this blog A few times. It looks completely the same as the one shown in the blog. I’ve Also received the new bobbin case for 201k, but it still not working properly.hmmm
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Usually, when that happens, it is because the needle is in wrong or threaded wrong or wrong needle system (very rare). It is possible the bobbin isn't threaded correctly. Did you follow the instructions from the manual? Is the bobbin going the correct direction and going through all the notches as shown in the manual? Is it under the spring, so that it doesn't pull as freely as it was just sitting there. Are you holding the top thread when you move the hand wheel to take the needle down and back up? Once the needle is back up and the take-up lever is back in the highest position pull on the top thread.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.