When looking at the winder, it is lower in the machine than my other Pfaff , I am afraid to take the top of the machine off in case I break something, but I really need to see what is going on with the winder. Using a sewing machine makes sewing projects quicker and easier, but first you need to know how to wind a bobbin. The bobbin helps your sewing machine create a stitch by supplying thread to the needle. Learn how to properly insert the bobbin into the Pfaff Select 4. This machine is very similar to the Pfaff Select 3. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on.
Anita the clutch for the bobbin winder sounds like it is not disengaging. Unless you are familar with machine repairs you might want to take it in. Just remove the needle while you wind the bobbin for now. Sewing machines are one of my favorite tools, and the integrated thread winder is one of my favorite features. To wind the bobbin , the bobbin must be placed on the bobbin spindle and the spindle must be in the right-most position.
The needle, bobbin case and bobbin must all turn and feed at exactly the same time and in the same motion or the machine will not work properly. The bobbin case is the round part that holds the bobbin in the bottom arm of the machine. Cleaning the bobbin case and adjusting the hook fixes any bobbin case issues.
Wind the bobbin with the decorative thread slowly. For less texture, use finer specialty threads and adjust the bobbin tension screw, if neede so the thread pulls evenly and has a slight tension. A Pfaff bobbin for your machine is sold in a package and is blue in color (the gray bobbins are for the new machines with drop in bobbin ). Wind a new bobbin and insert it in the case.
Hold the bobbin thread close to the case and pull sharply upward. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw on the case a little to the left to loosen the tension. What type of bobbin does my machine use? : Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will fi nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. It has a see through bobbin case so you can see if you are running out of thread.
You can to get in the habit of checking. I gave up a machine because of the low bobbin warning - left too much thread on the bobbin and there was no override. I had a Pfaff a few years ago that had a good low bobbin alert with an override so I could sew to the.
In rare cases, the bobbin can be at fault if it has not been threaded properly. If the thread is not smooth, is uneven, has knots, or is very loose on the bobbin , it has not been threaded correctly. Knowing how to wind a bobbin eliminates this risk. Another thing to check is whether the bobbin is inserted in the bobbin case correctly.
This stops the needle from moving while the machine is winding the bobbin. Got it all running smoothly, but I noticed that disengaging the clutch to wind the bobbin does not actually disengage. I hate to disassemble more than I have to.
The sewing and embroidery machine has many features, including hundreds of general sewing functions, a separate embroidery module, and on-screen editing. Do not touch the black screw that is part of the bobbin winder, as it has a very small washer underneath, which is likely to fall into the machine, and might do damage. Far easier fix than re-timing.
See what types of stitches are best for bobbin work. Push the bobbin to the right. Slip bobbin through slots. I am sure that the bobbins are fine for some Pfaff machines but it will not go into the bobbin case for the Pfaff Grand Quilter.
The description should tell which machines it will or will not fit. I had to return it and Amazon was most cooperative about it, but it would have saved a lot of trouble if I had just known it would not work. Threading a bobbin in particular can be intimidating, especially if you are new to sewing. Mastering the process of threading the bobbin on a Sew E-Z is a relatively straightforward process, and with practice can help you shorten the amount of time it takes to get from pattern to finished product.
Auxiliary spool pin 43. If you wind a bobbin with the needle going up and down, it’s a good idea to take the needle out and remove the presser foot. Bobbin winder thread guide 37.
Because if you’re winding the bobbin at full spee and the needle and hook crash, you may damage something, or the feed dogs can gouge the bottom of the presser foot.
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