My mom's trusty Singer 221-1's bobbin will not catch upper thread from needle. I can't catch the bobbin and pull it through. What is mechanically not happening below with bobbin mechanism?
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Normally when this happens there is a lot of lint, dust, and dirt in this area that needs to be cleaned out. Also, it could be that the canister for the bobbin is not threaded correctly and this causes an issue. I would start off by removing the canister, unlatching the holder for the canister, and checking this area for lint and dirt. There is normally a lot of this in the area that needs a small brush to clean it out and get all the lint out of there. Then put this back together. Make sure you have the canister threaded correctly where the bobbin in place in there the right way and you go through the small opening and pulling the thread to the larger opening.
This is a Featherweight Singer and not everything works exactly the same way as some other models.
Have your or your mother used the machine lately with no problems?
Singer has the most extensive self help information of any type of machine so be sure and take advantage of their work shops. These sites have suggestions as well as videos so check them out as sometimes seeing a job preformed is easier than reading about it.
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If still having problems or have other problems in the future; the following sites have forums and these members will help solve any sewing problem.
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Thanks for the direction - machine has not been used in awhile - I have followed the singer - featherlite videos and cleaned And lubricated the entire machine - as best I can - I can pick up thread but now am getting rats nests on the bottom when stitching- I am using upholstery thread and I guess its a tension issue - will try today with light weight thread to see if I have same issue before messing with tension !So happy to have found videos
Please double check that it is threaded correctly, also check for build up of threads, fabric and lint in and around the housing area. These things will keep you machine from function. Remove and clean out the housing area. Rethread and start over.
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