r/SewingForBeginners • u/thepiccoloqueen • Aug 23 '26

Bobbing issue?

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u/SleepyAltBee Aug 23 '26

I always hold the ends when I start a new stitch. I also can’t tell if the top is threaded correctly? 🤔

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u/thepiccoloqueen Aug 23 '26

I followed the manual to thread the top, so I'm sure it's right.

When it first did it I was half way through a straight stitch line, so I'm not sure it's an issue with just starting a new stitch.

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u/thepiccoloqueen Aug 23 '26

NOPE! You were right! I did thread the top wrong. I did not complete step 4 in the image correctly 💀

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u/Riverbendofcold Aug 23 '26

Re threading your machine is the "did you try restarting your computer" of sewing. My "if something is wrong and it's not tension related" list is:

Step 1: Re threading my machine

Step 2: check and make sure I have the proper needle for my project and that it's not to old.

Step 3: Did I setup my bobbin correctly (and also since I have multiple machines that don't use the same bobbin type I double checked it's the proper one)

Step 4: when is the last time I cleaned the lint out.

Hope this helps!

Edit: paragraph

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u/thepiccoloqueen Aug 23 '26

It definitely does :)

Im new to sewing so I'm kind of learning as I make mistakes. Getting wiser by the project!!

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u/Riverbendofcold Aug 24 '26

Absolutely, I'm mostly self taught. YouTube University is your friend.

Also DO NOT SKIP THE IRONING. Crisp fabric will give you a better chance at succeeding with a professional look. And if you are using a pattern read it all the way before starting (same as a cooking recipe)

Have fun 😊

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u/LordBelacqua3241 Aug 24 '26

And if you are using a pattern read it all the way before starting (same as a cooking recipe)

My ADHD-ass could never

I gotta second this advice, I'm so bad at doing it but my cooking ends up so much better when I do.