Sewing Machine Not Picking up Bobbin Thread – Troubleshooting – elna lotus

Sewing Machine Not Picking up Bobbin Thread – Troubleshooting – elna lotus

Here are some tips on what to try if your sewing machine doesn’t pick up the bobbin thread.
If you’re lucky, it will just be a matter of changing the needle and checking threading. But if not, it could be something else, like the issue this machine has.

I’m demonstrating this with the elna lotus so please check the specific needle orientation for your particular make and model of machine.

These tips apply to all types of sewing machine with a hook type system but this particular sewing machine is an elna lotus sp. All sewing machines run on the same principle that there is a relationship between certain parts. This is called
timing.
The hook needs to pass behind the needle at a specific time. If this does not happen for some reason then the machine may
not sew. Other factors play a role in keeping the machine working well but this is a good place to start.

Other models this specific video applies to are the elna ec, zz, tsp, electronic and more lotus models.

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stainless0521 says:

I don't think the gear is the problem. What you should have shown was whether or not the bobbin hook would pick up the thread loop from the needle! and why not!!! THAT is the problem you started with…

Voracious Vegan says:

Thank you for this video! I was able to purchase this machine and it seemed to be in good condition–it sews, but it does sound like it's laboring. Also, while it does seem to be able to sew a straight stitch, as the needle is coming out of the fabric, it appears to flick to the right. Thanks to your video, I was able to open up the machine on the bottom–but it doesn't appear that there is a problem with the gears down there. I also opened up the top and all appears unbroken. So I'm thinking that it might be the "timing?"

patrick donovan says:

Video sucks.

pillowbugg says:

THANK GOD A MAN CAN EXPLAIN IT LIKE A PRO…EVERY WOMAN IVE LISTEN TOO CANT GET TO THE POINT…39 MIN VIDEO FOR A 1 MIN TOPIC. THANK YOU, SIR.

grean finisher says:

I thought that the flat part of the needle shank on my 1924 Singer electric sewing machine was supposed to be facing the retainer knob.

Basia Convery says:

My machine picks up the bobbin thread – when i sew the stitches are not locking the bobbin thread is just laying across the bottom of the fabric and top thread forms a stitch but is just looping under the fabric have new needle and have re-threaded several times- this is my first elna its an Elna Lotus sp

Dianna A says:

EXCELLENT tutorial. Having exact same issue with Elna 9000

Майсара Захидова says:

Здраствуйте у меня точна такая машинка с челноком что то случилос не шьёт если вы из Шведции у меня там ест знакомые вы можете дать им челнок заранье болшое спасибо

Sarah Mac says:

I have one of these lovely old Elna sewing machines. I keep getting bunching of fabric when sewing. I’m using correct size/type needle for cotton fabric and has been threaded correctly. I have also tried adjusting tension on front of machine. Sometimes the teeth from underneath look like they are pulling too harshly. Do you have any suggestions of how I could fix this?
Thank you.

Chezyxxx says:

I came to this video as my needle snapped and when I replaced it, I couldn’t get my machine to pick up the bottom stitch. Iv not really used it in about 3 years as I was convinced I needed someone to repair it. I watched this video and I realised that I had the needle in the wrong way. I’m so stupid but I wanted to thank you as I’m over the moon that I can use my sewing machine again. Thanx for the video xxx

Charlotte Dakin-Norris says:

I’m so please that I’ve found your channel, and thank you for this helpful video. I have just purchased a Lotus sp with exactly the same problem as yours, so I have ordered a new gear and am eagerly awaiting for your follow up video!

Marthadoris Muriel says:

Hello I just inherited my Moms Elna from 1957, but I don't have the cord. Help please I would like to know If you would have one, or where I can get one.It's an Elna Transforma. By the way I love to watch your channel, you're excellent!! Thank you

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