I am having a problem, I don't seem to be able to get a bobbin to wind so the thread is tight. I put the thread through the thread guides, lock the thread on the spool, and go slowly, but it still isn't tight. Since this is true on several machines--it is obviously my technique. Somehow, this just doesn't seem like it should be hard. All suggestions appreciated.
Jon
Let's start with: What machine(s) are you using?
Do you have the user's manuals? If not, you may be able to find information here:
Sorry, can't help much without knowing what brand/model *your* machine is.
Beverly
my machine is a Janome 9700, it has a "tension area" to pass thread through and I do that correctly according to the diagram.
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Do you hold onto the thread tail that sticks out of the bobbin when you start winding? I am totally unfamiliar with the Janome you have. So I can't give you specific guidance. But usually you have to wind the thread around a time or two by hand before you start winding. That leaves a tail sticking out. Try holding onto that when you start winding. (Depending on your machine, there will either be a thread cutter to pass it thru or it will break off as you go.) Also, make sure you are winding in the correct direction when you first start winding it by hand. That can make a huge difference. Make sure you are winding by hand in the same direction the machine winds.
HTH
Sharon
Check to see there's no lint under the little round tension device.
Without seeing the machine, I believe you can "cross" the bobbin thread at the tension. Instead of following the diagram, run the thread around the tension in the opposite direction so it forms an "X" on the bobbin-winding side. This will increase the tension on the thread and make it wind tighter.
Also, when putting the thread onto the bobbin, stick the end of the thread through the small hole in the top of the bobbin from the inside out, and hold onto the end of the thread when starting to wind the bobbin until the thread has wrapped around the bobbin several times.
Hope this helps.
gwh
Check & make sure there is nothing stuck in the tension for the bobbin winder, such as a stray piece of thread or lint. If your machine came with a little brush, use that to loosen any bits stuck there. Lack of tension here will cause the problem you describe.
-Irene
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I don't know if this applies to your machine in the least but I had a similar problem with my brother machine. On my machine there is a door that opens on the top of the machine and the thread passes through the thread guides on the door. The door bounces a lot when it starts winding and this causes the problem. However if I hold the door steady it winds perfectly. If yours doesn't have any parts like this...this probably doesn't help you at all, but just thought I'd mention it. Best of luck!
-Laura
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