The bobbin in a sewing machine plays an important role in making a stitch. The bobbin is a part of a sewing machine that holds the thread and pulls it after each stitch. A sewing machine starts to make stitching problems if the bobbin inside it is not properly inserted. The thread usually becomes tangled or bunch up if the bobbin is not inserted correctly.
Most sewing machines have different ways to insert a bobbin, some of the common ways are explained below. Make sure you follow all the instructions properly given below to know how to put a bobbin in a singer sewing machine.
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Method 1: Front Loading
Front loading is a system that is used in most singer sewing machines. It is a type of system for bobbin in a sewing machine. Here we will tell you how to put the bobbin in a singer sewing machine. It may seem difficult to insert the bobbin in a front-loading system but you can easily do that by following the steps given below.
Step 1:
Before doing anything you will need to turn the sewing machine off. Make sure you unplug the sewing. This is just for your safety, usually, people do not turn the sewing machine off and end up hurting themselves. So, it is important to turn it off.
Step 2:
After that you will need to locate the bobbin area, it is because the bobbin area in the front loading system is hidden. After locating the bobbin area you will need to remove the front extension table, and then open the front cover so you can easily access the bobbin area.
Step 3:
Now, it is time to put the bobbin into the bobbin case, but make sure the thread is unwinding in the right direction. You will need to take the thread end and pull it through the notches on the bobbin case.
Step 4:
After pulling the thread ensure that there is some free thread available. It is important to leave at least 10cm of free thread hanging outside the bobbin case metal extension. The metal extension in a bobbin case is a straight part that sticks out.
Step 5:
You need to put the bobbin inside the sewing machine correctly. For any slight mistake, you may need to waste a lot of time. Make sure that the angle of the metal extension is 12 o’clock, this means it will be pointing straight up.
Step 6:
After inserting the bobbin, it is very important that you cut off all the excess thread. It is because the excess thread cause performance and tension problems in a sewing machine. On the other hand, if you are doing the gathering or free motion quilting then we would suggest you not cut the excess thread. It is because later you will need to pull it, and having extra length would be helpful in that case.
Step 7:
If you are unable and facing difficulties in inserting the bobbin case in its place, then we would suggest you try turning the hand wheel towards you. Keep rotating the bobbin until it is fit in its area and is positioned correctly.
Method 2: Top Loading
Top loading is also a system of bobbins that is installed in many singer sewing machines. How to put the bobbin in a singer sewing machine may seem difficult but we are sure you will be able to insert the bobbin in your sewing machine all by yourself if you follow all the steps given below.
Step 1:
Before doing anything you must turn your sewing machine off or put it on safety mode. It is the most recommended step while inserting the bobbin into a sewing machine, it is because it prevents any accidents to occur. Most people don’t consider this step and end up sewing their fingers. So, it would be better to turn the sewing machine off first.
Step 2:
Now it is time to locate the bobbin cover and remove it. Take the presser foot of the machine and raise it with the help of a lever. By doing this, the only obstacle foot will get out of your way and you will be able to easily remove the bobbin cover.
Step 3:
The next thing you need to do is to slide the latch to the right which will unlock the bobbin cover but be careful it may jump a bit. If you can’t find that latch then you will need to see through the bobbin cover, I hope you will be able to locate the latch after that. After unlocking the bobbin cover, the only thing you need to do is to remove it.
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Step 4:
Then take the bobbin and place it inside the bobbin area, but make sure that the thread on the bobbin is unwound to the left, or you can say in the clockwise direction.
Step 5:
This step is very important, you must guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover. This step is essential because this step will help you enter the thread in the tension spring of the bobbin case. It is how the tension is applied to the bobbin thread while sewing.
Step 6:
After inserting the bobbin, it is very important that you cut off all the excess thread. It is because the excess thread cause performance and tension problems in a sewing machine. On the other hand, if you are doing the gathering or free motion quilting then we would suggest you not cut the excess thread. It is because later you will need to pull it, and having extra length would be helpful in that case.
Step 7:
Once, you have inserted the bobbin in its place correctly, it’s time to put the bobbin cover back which you removed at the start. Place the bobbin cover in its place and then press it down. Your machine will be ready to sew once you snap the bobbin cover back into its place.
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Method 3: Tradition Sewing Machine
It is a simple method for inserting the bobbin into a traditional sewing machine. This method is very easy and simple for inserting the bobbin into a traditional sewing machine. Here you will also know how to thread a bobbin on a singer sewing machine. We hope you would easily understand this method and will be able to insert the bobbin without any difficulty.
Step 1:
First of all, you will need to access the bobbin case of your sewing machine, and for that, you will need to remove the extension table and open the hinged door. After doing that the bobbin case will be visible to you.
Step 2:
We know you would be thinking about how can you remove the bobbin case, for that you locate the tab and lift it at the front of the bobbin case, and then pull the bobbin case out of the sewing machine.
Step 3:
Now, you can put the bobbin in the bobbin case you just took out. While rotating the thread make sure that it will rotate clockwise not anticlockwise. Or you can say that the tail of the thread should be at the right side of the bobbin before inserting it in the bobbin case. Make sure you pull out at least 6 inches of the extra tail from the bobbin.
Step 4:
You should always consider the position of the thread in the bobbin. Make sure that the thread is placed between the bobbin case metal arms. And the thread should be hanging out from the bobbin case. It would help you prevent many problems.
Step 5:
Once you have placed the bobbin correctly inside the bobbin case, it is time to insert the bobbin case back into its place in the machine. The process of putting it back is just like the process of removing it. You will need to pull the tab on the bobbin case, just as before. Then place the bobbin inside the machine.
Step 6:
The bobbin has been inserted into your sewing machine successfully, so now you can start sewing any project you want.
Important Tips to Consider for Putting the Bobbin in a Singer Sewing Machine
- While turning the hand wheel of the bobbin, it is very important to turn it towards yourself. The singer sewing machine will say that there is a jam if you will turn the hand wheel in an anticlockwise direction
- Cut off the extra thread
- Don’t cut the extra thread if you are gathering or free-motion quilting
- If a top-loading bobbin sewing machine does not have a cutter close to the bobbin then it means that you should not cut the extra thread
- Make sure the bobbin fits tightly in its area, and keep pushing it until you hear or feel a click
- Make sure the sewing machine is turned off before you remove or insert the bobbin inside the machine
Conclusion
Changing the bobbin or taking it out for repairmen is very important but most people avoid this because they don’t know how to insert the bobbin. So, in this guide we have told you different ways for inserting bobbins in different singer machines, so you do not get worried if one way doesn’t work.
Make sure you understand all the steps clearly and apply them accordingly. Tips are also given in this guide which will help you in the process.
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