Singer 132 k6

[Gaila]

Is there anyone on here with experience in the singer 132 k6 who would be willing to chat about issues we are currently having- we are located in Victoria, Australia and have 2 of these amazing beasts.

[Constabulary]

I have one too maybe I can help. Please explain the issues.

[Gaila]

Thank you, the upper thread as it travels around the hook body is not being released to create the stitch every time, any ideas?  Thank you very much for responding.

[Northmount]

On 8/30/2026 at 8:38 PM, Gaila said:

Is there anyone on here with experience in the singer 132 k6

I moved your post to  leather sewing machines.  This is where the machine guys hang out and is more likely to get more help.

[friquant]

11 hours ago, Gaila said:

the upper thread as it travels around the hook body is not being released to create the stitch every time, any ideas? 

Do you have a service manual?

Let's see some photos of how the machine is threaded, from the spool to the eye of the needle.

Then let's see a close-up photo or video of where along the hook/bobbin the thread is getting stuck.

[Constabulary]

sounds like a problem with the bobbin case retainer spring. Its probably too tight. As friquant said, pictures and a Video would be nice.

[Constabulary]

BTW - you can download a good manual here:

 

[Gaila]

Thank you for the service manual, we only had a simple version.  I have attached a photo of where the bobbin thread ends up and it just stays there instead of sliding off if that makes ny sense.  Thank you all. 

[Constabulary]

does not help much. if it was me Id watch the thread when it travel around the hook and check where it keeps hanging. I assume its the above mentioned spring.