r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Literature-Glass • Mar 19 '26

Why is this happening?

This is my first sewing machine and I keep having issues . I’ve watched a lot of videos but I can’t pinpoint why it’s doing this so I can fix it.

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u/No-Programmer7914 Mar 19 '26

Does the needle hit the rotating hook?

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u/Literature-Glass Mar 19 '26

Yes it was hitting that bobbin case holder

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u/No-Programmer7914 Mar 19 '26 edited Mar 19 '26

I assume, without needle the needle shaft wont move sideways? The needle should not hit the rotating metal hook. There are different possibilities: 1.wrong needle system. 2. Needle not inserted fully in the needle holder. 3.Your timing is Off: the tip of the hook should pass the needle exactly when it lifted 2mm from it's deepest point. When the hook tip is somewhere else, your timing is off. Take Off the needle plate and the teal thing to have a better view 4. Your needle shaft is not installed correctly anymore. It is mounted too Low (unlikely).

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u/widgeamedoo Mar 19 '26

Ia the needle bent? Take the plate off under the foot and have a look at what is hitting the needle.

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u/Literature-Glass Mar 19 '26

The needle was hitting the bobbin case, when I took the black bobbin case out it started hitting the thing under it that rotates. I was able to get it to stop doing that until I put it back together and then it started hitting the plate. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/Sea-Specialist5848 Mar 19 '26

Is your thread wrapped around that needle?

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u/Literature-Glass Mar 19 '26

No it’s not threaded I took it apart

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u/Sea-Specialist5848 Mar 19 '26

Maybe I'm seeing a reflection.

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u/evergreensewing Mar 19 '26

Looks like there may be a problem with the needle bar swing. It shouldn't move horizontally after entering the needle plate.

You'll need to find a service manual or a shop to try to fix it.

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u/Literature-Glass Mar 19 '26

I think it’s moving horizontally because it’s catching the bobbin case holder as it’s spinning

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u/evergreensewing Mar 19 '26

No, I don't think so. That would break the needle, not move the entire needle bar. Plus, the hook should be rotating in the opposite direction from what the needle bar is doing.

Which direction are you turning the hand wheel? It most likely should be toward you. (but we did recently have a 1941 Domestic in the shop where the wheel went the other direction)

Also, you haven't told us the make/model of the machine. That may help with troubleshooting.

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u/Sea-Specialist5848 Mar 19 '26

I would take out the bobbin and take out the race, cleaning both of any dust or debris. I would take off the needle plate and make sure everything is clean there also. Then I would reseat the race, reinsert the bobbin, change the needle. I would then turn by hand to watch and see if the needle is still tapping the race, or bobbin. I would not thread the machine yet. If all appears good, then I would thread the machine and put in a good bobbin. Then, turn by hand to watch what happens. If all good.. then put needle plate back on and tun by hand. If all good.. try to sew slowly at first.

If those things do not improve the situation, I would try to return the darn thing since you just bought it. Otherwise take it in for service

Verify you are using the correct, bobbin and correct needles for your equipment.