Singer 5511 SCHOLASTIC Support Question
Singer 5511 SCHOLASTIC Support Question
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Question posted by arcand1772 on March 6th, 2015
Thread When Sewing Doesn't Catch Bobbin Thread, What Do I Do?
How do I fix this problem? When I pull the thread it was only the spool thread.
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on March 6th, 2015 12:44 PM
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First, make sure the bobbin-winding spindle (located on top of your machine) has been pushed back to the left for sewing. If it is not in the correct position, the needle will not go down and pick-up your bobbin thread.
Next, make sure your needle is inserted correctly, as far as it will go, with the flat side facing back. Also, make sure your bobbin is in correctly (not backwards) and that the upper tension disks of your machine are threaded correctly. Make sure the presser foot is up when seating the thread through the upper tension.
Now, it's time to draw up your bobbin thread.
Turn the handwheel (TOWARDS YOU ONLY, never turn the handwheel away from you) and hold the needle thread lightly. Tug on it as the needle goes down and then comes up again. You should see a small loop come up through the needle plate (this is your bobbin thread), using the tip of a narrow object like a pencil or scissors, pull the loop up and then pull both threads (top and bobbin) under the foot and toward the back of the machine.
If the above troubleshooting tips did not solve your issues, you may need to have your machine repaired for timing. If the timing is out, the needle thread is not meeting the bobbin thread in time to form a stitch.
Another helpful troubleshooting on the video here
Related Singer 5511 SCHOLASTIC Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 2
...qualified person in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like... bulb. Never operate this sewing machine. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any... remove plug from all controls to ensure that is fixed with foot controller is used or where oxygen is intended...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
EN List of contents
Machine Basics Principle Parts of the Machine...2/4 Connecting Machine to Power Source ...6 Two Step Presser Foot Lifter/ Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure 8 Accessories ...10
Threading the Machine Winding the Bobbin ...12 Inserting the Bobbin ...14 Threading the Upper Thread ...16 Raising the Bobbin Thread ...18 Thread Tension...20
Sewing How to Choose Your Pattern ...22 Three ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
EN Principal Parts of the Machine
1. Thread tension dial
2. Needle plate cover
3
8. Stitch width dial
13
12. Stitch length dial
6
13. Presser foot pressure adjustment
3. Thread take-up lever
4. Thread cutter
1
9
6. Pattern selector dial 7
8
2 Reverse sewing lever
5. Removable extension table/ accessory storage
4
12
9. Presser foot
2
10
11
7. Three ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...
16
19. Foot speed control 28. Power cord
4
21 22 23 24 25
27 28
26 Face plate
18
24. Drop feed control
27. Horizontal spool pin
15. Bobbin winding spindle
14
16. Power and light switch 17
20. Upper thread guide
23. EN Principal Parts of the Machine
14. Handle
19
25.
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... NOTICE For appliance with a polarized plug (one way. Conductor intended to " l " for power and light. Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)
Sewing light
1
Press main switch (A) to be grounded
2
6
A 3
EN Connecting Machine to Power Source
Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. EN Two Step Presser Foot Lifter
When sewing several layers or...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... they are not supplied with this machine; Darning/ embroidery foot v. Buttonhole foot d. Overcasting foot p. Satin stitch foot o. Blind hem foot s. Gathering foot u. Zipper foot c. Spool holders i. EN Accessories
Standard accessories (1) a. Hemmer foot q. Spool pin felt m. Even Feed foot w. L-screwdriver k. Button sewing foot e. Bobbin (3x) j. Cording foot r.
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
- Hold thread end. (7) 1
- Step on to the left (10) and remove. Place thread and corresponding spool holder on foot control pedal. (8)
- Cut thread. (9) 2
-
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding"
position, the machine will not sew and the handwheel turn.
EN Winding the Bobbin
- Thread bobbin...
Instruction Manual - Page 21
... must be fully raised.
1.
Draw the thread clockwise until it slips into the notch (B).
4. Pull the thread through the slit (A).
3. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C)
Attention:
1
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the bobbin. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
... is helpful to carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of the take-up lever and then 1 downwards again. (6)
- Draw thread from front to release the tension discs. Trim thread to descend. Place the spool of spool holder next to the rear beyond the needle
eye. For small...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension Table.
1 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. (2) Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)
2
3
18
Turn the handwheel...
Instruction Manual - Page 27
... tension for straight stitch sewing.
Thread tension too tight for zig zag and decorative sewing. For all decorative sewing you do not need to the next number down.
For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be between "3" and "5". B. C
D
20 Turn
dial to lower number. Lower thread tension
The bobbin tension has been set...
Instruction Manual - Page 29
Stitch Length Dial e. Reverse Sewing Lever b. Stitch Width Dial d. Use the Stitch Width Dial (c) to adjust the stitch length as desired. The... Dial (e) to Choose Your Pattern
The diagram on this page display the stitch patterns available on the machine.
Pattern Selector Dial
ABCDE FGH I J
3
4
2
1
22 Three Needle Position Dial c. EN How to select the desired pattern.
Instruction Manual - Page 31
..., needle position is middle. EN Three Needle Position Dial
The needle position can be altered with the "Three needle position dial". For edge stitching or sewing parallel lines of top stitch, select needle position left or right. Left Needle Position M.
Zig-zag L. Straight b. For normal work, the needle position is middle...
Instruction Manual - Page 33
.... (2)
Function of stitch length dial while zig-zag stitching Set the Pattern Selector Dial to
1
the straight stitch setting. Use a shorter stitch
length when sewing lighter weight fabrics or when using a thicker needle or thread. "6". (1)
Function of stitch length dial for zigzag stitching is 6mm; Generally speaking, use
a longer stitch length when...
Instruction Manual - Page 37
... the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1)
Removing the Work
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring
the thread take up lever to cut. (3)
30
B 3 Pull threads down
the reverse sewing lever (A).
EN Reverse Sewing
To secure the beginning and the end of the face plate and into thread cutter (B). Guide the threads to the side...
Instruction Manual - Page 39
... the right.
Blind Hem:
Turn up the hem to catch one or two fabric threads. (2)
Unfold the fabric when hemming is used for the...wider stitch is completed and press.
2 Note: To make sure the machine settings are normally sewn
with the range shown on the fold, making...folded top to the desired width and press. Sew a test first to make blind hem sewing even easier, use a blind hem foot, ...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
... stitch density. The width however may need to the next step.
Take care not to obtain correct buttonhole length; Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better
results. - Always test sew a buttonhole on fabric (a). 3.
Use a stabilizer for stretch or knit
fabrics. Note: Density varies according to another with the center of button...
Instruction Manual - Page 51
... woven fabrics, polyester blends. Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
Also sweater knits, Lycra®, swimsuit fabric, elastic. results.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to 18 (110).
For best sewing results always use the same thread on natural woven fabrics for best
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and...
Instruction Manual - Page 60
...the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. The thread should pull easily.
2. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Select a finer needle. 2. Select a better quality thread. 2.
The thread tension is noisy
The machine jams
1. The needle is not inserted correctly. 2. The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 5. The lower thread tension is damaged. The needle is too...
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