Lost All Bobbin Tension.. Consew 226

[Piedmont]

Thanks everyone! I was able to fix my issues.. I really can't believe it honestly, but I did.. I figured out the correct positioning of the thread underneath the bobbin spring, and then I re-threaded the top side, and re-inserted my needle.. after all that I even adjusted my upper and lower tensions and now have a PERFECT!!! stitch.. I really can't believe it honestly.. I feel like I should open up my own sewing machine repair shop now!

But I do feel more comfortable messing with the machine, and I appreciate everyone's support.. Definitely couldn't do it without all the stuff I've learned here..

Thanks!

[Alyskidder]

On 2/19/2014 at 8:34 PM, gottaknow said:

Sounds like you simply don't have the thread under the tension spring.

Drop the bobbin in so that when you pull on the thread it rotates ccw. Locate the small slot in the front side of the basket where the bobbin sits. Push the thread down into that slot. Leave 4-5 inches. Thread your needle and hold onto the needle thread. Rotate the handwheel towards you and watch the hook pick up the needle thread and slide over the top of the hook. The needle thread will grab your bobbin thread and bring it up through the hole in the feed dogs. Grab the bobbin thread and push down on the bobbin as you pull on the bobbin thread. It should guide the thread under the tension spring. Now when you pull on the bobbin thread, you should feel the tension on it. Have fun!

Regards,Eric

Thank you thank you thank you!! You are the first person to explain this weird feature of my consew 226. It worked!! I can't even begin to tell you how many times I had the whole assembly apart trying to figure that one out!