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Thanks to all for your advice. I’m amazed that my machine actually sewed the way I was threading it. It worked but it was very temperamental. Today, it stitched perfectly, with no problems.

Hallelujah!!! After following everyone's suggestions, my machine is sewing well again. I've never had any bobbin tension, so I took the bobbin case out to see how the tension spring worked. After placing the thread under the bobbin, voila!, I had bobbin tension. I'm still not sure how to pull the thread under the tension spring when the bobbin case is installed. I'll probably figure it out with practice. Thanks again, And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All, Bill

Sorry about the double post. I'm new to this. Great suggestion to post on youtube. I also downsized my bobbin photo.

Merry Christmas! Thanks for all the great advice. I have no manual to refer to so you all are my only resource. I see that I’m doing several things incorrectly: #1 threading the needle from the wrong side #2 threading the bobbin wrong #3. Not passing the thread through the foot #4 passing the thread incorrectly through the tension device There are probably other things that I’m doing wrong also but with your help I’ll learn The threading video was a great help. I’ll try out my new knowledge after Christmas dinner thanks to all... and to all a Merry Christmas , Bill

I tried to attach a short video and a pic of where my bobbin thread exits but I'm limited to 1.46 MB and any video I have won't fit. It always worked so I never noticed where it exited the bobbin. It exits near the top of the bobbin housing at about the 8:00 position. I removed the bobbin housing to clean it so maybe the hooked piece on the front is adjusted too loose. Great idea to hand wheel it through. Duh! I never thought of that. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm using 97 polyester thread on top and bottom from Sailrite. I'll install a new bobbin and thread. thanks again, Bill Sorry about the double post. I'm new to this. Great suggestion to post on youtube. I also downsized my bobbin photo.

I tried to attach a short video and a pic of where my bobbin thread exits but I'm limited to 1.46 MB and any video I have won't fit. It always worked so I never noticed where it exited the bobbin. It exits near the top of the bobbin housing at about the 8:00 position. I removed the bobbin housing to clean it so maybe the hooked piece on the front is adjusted too loose. Great idea to hand wheel it through. Duh! I never thought of that. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm using 97 polyester thread on top and bottom from Sailrite. I'll install a new bobbin and thread. thanks again, Bill

Wizcrafts, Thanks for your prompt reply. The thread is not giving up at the needle, or breaking. It stays intact, unbroken, but somehow comes out of the needle, even though both ends of the thread are intact. I am using the same needles that I have used for a year, I changed the needle several times, and inspected the needles for failures using a microscope, but the needles appear to be fine. I know it sounds impossible, but it's happening. I'm an engineer and this has me baffled. thanks,\ Bill

Thanks for your help in advance, I'm new to this forum and have only been using my Consew 226 for about a year sewing mostly canvas and sailcloth. I know that's a lot easier than leather but I think many of the same problems occur. I'm amazed at the beautiful leather work shown in this forum. Recently, after I thread the needle and pick up the bobbin thread, when I start sewing the thread somehow escapes from the needle. I know this is physically impossible as I trap both threads before sewing but...it is happening. Of course when the thread escapes the needle the bobbin thread winds around the bobbin case. Excuse me if I'm using the incorrect terminology; please feel free to correct me. That's how I learn. I've changed needles, but the same problem keeps recurring. In the past this occurred infrequently, but now it's happening every time. It's very frustrating as I usually am able to solve most problems. I'm looking forward to learning from some of your wisdom and experience. thanks,] Bill