help with old machine!

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Sun, 02/26/2012 - 13:51
klerssrn
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I have a very old Singer Stylist 457, I have it all up and running except that the bobbin thread will NOT come up with the needle......I have the instruction manual, followed it all to the letter.  It seems as though the needle thread is not moving down and around in the bobbin area like it should to "get" the bobbin thread.  HELP!  I would like very much to use this sewing machine for simple crafts, etc., I have to be able to bring up that thread!

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Wed, 02/29/2012 - 18:38
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Nehzat
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Re: Bringing up the Bobbin Thread

 Dear klerssrn,

First you need to make sure that the bobbin is inserted the right way in the bobbin case. Then check that the bobbin case is inserted correctly in the hook race.

When you hold the needle thread and rotate the hand wheel, make sure that you are not holding the thread  tightly. Otherwise the bobbin thread will not come up. Rotate the hand wheel until the needle is in its highest position again. 

When the needle is in the highest position, pull up the needle thread to bring up the bobbin thread with it. Open the looped bobbin thread and place both threads under the presser foot towards the back.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat 

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