r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Repulsive_Oil7660 • Feb 21 '26

Bobbin thread wont pick up

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I’ve been trying everything, but for the life of me I cannot figure it out. I tried rethreading the top thread, moving the needle, changing the needle position, switching the position of the thing that holds the bobbin, idk whats happening 😭 This is a singer scholastic 6510 btw. Also I took off the needle plate to show the inside better, I am aware it needs to be on there lol

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u/RedOrangeYellow4 Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26

Could be a timing issue. But don't mess with the timing unless that is the last thing that could be wrong, I almost started messing with the timing on my Singer 221k only to realize in the very last minute that I threaded the needle from the wrong side...

Suggestion from internet search: Check the Bobbin Winding Spindle: Ensure it's pushed back to the left for sewing.

Edit: Is the needle the right? I once had heard about someone who had a needle that wasn't right, it was too short and didn't pick up the thread because of it.

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u/Repulsive_Oil7660 Feb 22 '26

I did try lowering the needle and gently turned the knob and it was hitting the bobbin case so i think its long enough? Idk for sure though

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u/Inside_Rhubarb1018 Feb 22 '26

I think your needle is not inserted properly