Help!!! Thread bunching/knotting up on bobbin thread.

I would go on line and watch a utube video.

if the thread is knotting in the bobbin that usually means the thread is not through the tensions on the TOP correctly Or it is not threaded correctly on the top. The tensions on the sewing machine work opposite. Tension on top of the fabric is from the bobbin but knotting on the bottom is a result of the top thread.

Don't panic, this happens to people who have sewn for years!

It is always worth it to check all of the basic things first. It's usually something simple.

Are the upper and lower threads exactly the same? If you use two different weights of thread you will have problems. Double check that they match and then re-thread both.

What kind of sewing machine are you using? On older machines, it is common for the screw to the bobbin case to become loose...do not attempt fixing this until you've had a chance to troubleshoot everything else.

Also, what type of fabric does this happen with? Some sewers have this problem when using stretchy knits or very slippery fabric.

Pulling on the fabric while sewing can cause this, as well as using the wrong size/type of needle for the job.

If you have a newer machine, check the manual for a helpline you can call...they are experience with your exact machine and will walk you through step by step free of charge.

Kudos to you for learning to sew! Every one who sews has gone thru this at some point, especially when working with a machine you're not used to. Hang in there and soon you'll be posting your lovely projects!

If you hold your bobbin between your thumb & forefinger and pull the thread, your bobbin should turn counterclockwise; if it doesn't, try flipping it over and reinserting it in the bobbin case. Having the bobbin in backwards usually causes spooling in the case. Good luck!

Brenda, I had the same problem with my machine years ago. It was so bad that I returned the machine. I bought another one and it did the same thing! Come to find out; it was operator error. I wasn't threading the machine correctly. I feel the manual could have shown the directions a little clearer, but like the other comments mention, keep trying and don't give up; there's a good reason why the thread is knotting.

The best solution I have found, other than comments read here, is through a UTube video called '5 quilting tips I wish I knew', by National Quilting Circle. It's not about quilting, but it's about the machine, tension, thread, etc. I am not affiliated with this group, but the information changed things for me in a good way. I love my machines now. PS -use the cup for the cross wound thread and use the sewing machine bar, if you don't have one, buy one, it's worth it! You'll know what i mean after you watch the video. :-)