I have a brother sewing machine. Why does my bobbin thread wrap around the bobbin casing?

Ensure that the upper thread goes from the first thread guide to the tension assembly, then up to the take-up lever, and down to the needle. As your thread goes between the discs of the tension assembly and starts up to the take-up lever, ensure that it has engaged the check-spring. Another point that should be checked is that the flat-spot on the needle is to the right in the case of machines with the hook in a vertical plane, and to the back in the case of machines with a horizontal plane. The only exception to this rule (on current machines) is the Singer Featherweight model 221 or 222 which has the needle flat facing to the left. Also make sure that the needle is threaded from the left to the right.

If you have a top-drop-in bobbin, make sure the bobbin-case is fully inserted into the hook assembly.

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I have a brother sewing machine. Why does my bobbin thread wrap around the bobbin casing?

I am positive the thread is in the correct position. When I start to sew, the bobbin thread gets bunched up underneath the fabric and in the machine. When I open it up, the thread is wrapped around the bobbin casing several times. I always have to cut it to free it from the machine. Anyone have a...

It's possible that the thread is slipping out of the little slot in the bobbin case. When you load the bobbin into the case, make sure it's facing the direction the manual tells you, and that you pull the thread tail down into the little slot in the side of the case all the way, and give a little tug to make sure the bobbin rolls smoothly. Then make sure the bobbin case fits into the machine with a little snap or click. This is the same for all machines.

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When you start a seam, do it properly:

1) Spool off 4-6" of thread, both bobbin and top. Position them behind the presser foot.

2) Put the work under the needle, and use the handwheel to drop the needle into the work.

3) Lower the presser foot.

4) Use the handwheel to take a couple of stitches *while you hang on to the thread ends behind the presser foot* -- that keeps them from getting pulled back and stuffed down under the needleplate and wound around everywhere.

5) Drop the thread ends and continue to sew.

Brother Sewing Machine Troubleshooting

You have a bird's nest? sounds like the thread is coming out of the take up lever....common problem and you wind up with a "birds nest"...sorry but rethread with the presser foot lever raised and make sure the thread is seated in between the tension disc...give the thread a tug after lowering the presser foot...if there is "tension" on the thread then you have that part correct...the take up lever also must have a hold on the thread making sure that it has not come out of this lever while sewing......also check and make sure your bobbin is the correct one for your machine and it is inserted correctly with the thread going in the proper direction.....a poorly wound bobbin will also cause poor stitches.........check that your bobbin is wound properly. what model is your brother? do you have a drop in (top loading bobbin)?

Brother Xr-65

Adjust your tension on it

It sounds like it's too loose

or

Your bobbin is not pushed all the way in tight

Make sure your needle is in correctly and that your bobbin is in correctly. Try flipping it over.

...And make sure you put the bobbin in the right way round!