Why isThe bobbin holder on this machine loose and makes a noise when sewing and the lower tension is way off, no matter the setting
89173
I had this problem once or twice with this machine and my old Singer. (my only two machines ever). Once it was too much lint under the bobbin holder and it was fine once I really cleaned my Machine and got the little"dust bunnies" out of there. They almost look like felt. The other time, I simply had my bobbin in reversed and didn't realize it. I have already made four larger quilts and lots of small projects in the year I have had this machine. I LOVE it. Usually the problem is me, not the machine. LOL I have also learned to change needles often! Every new project or about 12-15 hours of sewing, which ever comes first.
969596
Mine does not sounds like something is off. I'd try cleaning both sets of tension discs and rethreading
898457
I assume it's locked up also? I'd contact the maker. They seem concerned that their product works well. They responded to my review about the poorly designed locking mechanism so they might just send you a replacement. Worth a shot!
1577272
I'm sorry I can't help you, I do not like this machine because it's not sturdy and gets too hot while holding it down, after my first use I stored it away so I have not had to replace anything, had I used it as soon as I bought it I would have sent it back.....quickly!!!!
274227
No it ia NOT normal.Also, be careful with the main control knob on the front. Mine broke off easilyThe main control knob is held by screws that come from inside the machine, so to fix it, the entire machine must be taken apart. This machine truly is a terrible design.
1414120
My Touch & Sew is Model 600E from the 1960s. I wasn't able to find bobbins that worked in it either in local fabric stores or thru Amazon.com. I finally took the machine to a reputable local sewing machine repair shop for servicing. I was promised that with servicing and the proper bobbins (which they sold), the bobbins would wind. So far so good. The bobbins, at .$75 each, were called "white line" bobbins by the shop owner. I'm buying all they have!
1521277
Tension settings are never "one size fits all". And at this price you do NOT get automatic tensioning. The only way you know what works, is to test it on scraps of material before you sew on your project. If the machine is not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is in wrong, you will have problems that not even resetting the tension will help. Learn to thread these new Brothers correctly, or you'll have problems and it will seem like the tension is off. The machine will come set at usually 4, and that is for medium weight cotton fabrics. From there on, you need to learn how to set the tension.
1204803
I don't think there is a choice when buying bobbin thread other than the weight and even then you may only have a choice of black or white. When you run out of thread or the thread breaks, you have to back up a few stitches past the break/end of bobbin and start from there..........it can happen to anyone unless the machine has a low bobbin indicator.
408115
Tighten your upper tension. Also, make sure you hold your bobbin with your finger when you are threading it. You should feel a kind of catch then it is in the right place. Lastly, made sure your needle is in correctly and tight, sometimes the vibration of the machine will loosen the needle.
865164
There is a round hand crank just under the seat at the front - turn it clockwise (looking at the machine) - it is probably loose! This happens to mine & I have to tighten it up daily.
833798
If it's just like the one that Brother makes, then yes. There is a tension screw on the bobbin case that you can tighten that should allow it to handle shirring properly. I wouldn't mess with the bobbin tension unless you have another bobbin case that you're using only for shirring because you'll have a difficult time getting it back to factory settings.
1816428
I think at the bottom side of the machine and at the top where the thread go's or if not well, call the company and they can tell you more. and sorry if I cloud't help you.
365124
I have not experienced that issue. The maker will have a O ring for you. I think you should contact them. They may have you send it in for repair. Maybe for free.
1511702
I had a similar issue and found that I needed to adjust the little bobbing pin near the handle, it should be standing straight up at full pressure so try to use a pen to adjust it.
778540
I didn't adjust the tensions, I like it the way it was set by the seller/manufacturer. And I am not even sure how todo it. About the sound - it was very quiet the first 3-4 days, and after that it started making squeaky noise. I called the sellerthey said they would be glad to exchange it but I decided to put some machine oil to see if it goes away (I figured it would be easier than returning it).I haven't done it yet, I need to buy that oil first. Otherwise, I like the machine.
1671914
When you are taking out the case with the bobbin inside, you are holding the case by an open latch. Close the latch back unto the case, and the bobbin should come out easy. If it doesn't then something maybe is wrong.
736665
No. The only thing the machine actually does is have the set of barbed needles go up and down felting together whatever you have set under them. There is no thread and the space where the bobbin case would be on a sewing machine simply catches the lint from the felting process. It does create a substantial amount of lint while you are working. Learning to NOT move the fabric until the needles start and to stop moving before the needle stop is very important in not breaking needles. I have never broken a needle but I am very careful. Probably watching a YouTube demo would help. Very nice machine.