Can the tension wire in a sewing machine get stretched or be out of place? Mine does not pick up the thread or spring back when threaded. I have a Brother VX-810 model.
By Ann
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Tension wire? I do a lot of Singer repairs and have never seen a 'tension wire'.
What I have seen (particularly on machines older than ten years) are worn or broken bobbin gears - it's a plastic or silicone (depends on the model) spiral gear with a very short metal ring and knob where it fits into the machine. The spiral wears down or breaks outright causing the problem you describe.
It's not an easy fix for the average home sewer or handyman - best to take your machine to a Brother factory trained repair tech, look for those words in the advert to find one in your local telephone directory or online.
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