I have a 1975 White Sewing machine, very good machine, never had problems before…now, for some reason, the needle is making a loop for the bobbin thread but not pulling the thread out. I have checked and re-checked the bobbin and checked & re-checked the threading of the needle, and everything looks fine…anybody out there have any suggestions?

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2 Responses to “Why won’t my sewing machine pull the bobbin thread?”

1. Loan consolidation on December 19th, 2009 10:53 am

   Try a new needle, and make sure it’s inserted correctly. Also pull off the cover to the bobbin area (and maybe the needleplate) and watch it try to make a stitch (make sure you’re turning the handwheel the correct direction — watch the feeddogs to make sure!)

   Most of the time, with an experienced operator, this is a slightly bent needle issue, ime. If not, check the hook and around the hook and the bobbin case for dings and cracks and missing parts.

2. Children's Furniture on December 22nd, 2009 11:49 am

   Since it’s worked before and has just begun misbehaving, it’s probably not a timing issue. I’d strongly suspect that the needle isn’t facing the right way — try a new needle and follow your manual again to make sure you’ve got it in right. If you can watch your bobbin while stitching, you might try turning the handwheel through a cycle to see if you can spot what’s going on in the bobbin area.

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