One thing you forgot to mention is that the 2 screws on the upper left bar that goes over the bobbin case needs to be loosened. They are on pretty tight and you won't be able to lift the bobbin case out unless you do. After that ez-pz! Thanks for all your awesome tutorials!
Thank you so much for showing how to do general cleaning and oiling (so simple!) on this machine! Instructions are not in manual. Stitches are now nice and secure and even.
Is there a tutorial on this channel for cleaning the upper workings of the machine as well? That area has a lot of moving parts and, as she said herself, the thread passing through it creates lint. I'm not really sure where the idea that the direction you're pulling your thread from matters from a lint buildup standpoint came from though. The thread is going to lint no matter the direction. The only real difference I see is that when you rethread the machine, that initial length of upper thread is going to be weaker and more worn because it has passed through the machine three times instead of one.
Having now read all through the comments and replies I discovered the answer to my problem which I am glad to say has now been resolved and my bobbin case is back in place - thank you all.
Your tube advice on singer 4411 is excellent but I have removed and cleaned under the bobbin case and cannot get it back in however I try. Do you have any further advice? Would it be ok to remove the little piece of metal towards the back on the left which is held in by 2 screws whilst I put the bobbin case back and then screw metal back?
thanks so much!! I got my machine when I was younger, and only recently realized that there is maintenance you should be doing, and this helped!! (surprisingly after how long I have been using my machine there wasn't actually that much lint, but I primarily sew cotton so that may be part of it)
I have a 4452 and nowhere in my manual does it talk about maintenance, that I can find anyway. I knew it needed cleaning, that's why I'm here. I couldn't figure out how to get the bobbin case back in. And now I know where to put the oil. Thank you!
I could not get the bobbin case out at all on mine but I found another video in which he said there is an opening in the metal housing where the hook is which needed to be at the back so you need to turn the needle wheel till it is then it came out after some wiggling
For all the folks that are talking about realizing that there is general maintenance on sewing machines: That applies to your vacuum and most other things. Fridges should be defrosted according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Computers need to have their cooling systems cleaned regularly to prevent overheating (laptops and desktops). It's usually a lot cheaper to do the maintainence than to replace the appliance.
Hi! I got part way through this but couldn't lift the black bobbin casing out of the hole above the wick. Do you have any advice for why it might be stuck? Thank you!
@@NicoleDeAngelis I eventually realized mine was an older/different model. I didn't take it out and just added a couple of drops to the wick through the small hole. Once I put it all back together again it worked!! 🙌 good luck!
Yeah, I have a brand new heavy duty and that case is being held down by a couple of pieces. Hers has the same pieces but they don’t seem to be in the way.
Great video! I think it would have been even better to explain *why* this area needs to be clean. The thread will go both under and above the bobbin case once for every stitch so if there's lint, the thread may catch to the lint and the stitch will then happen incorrectly. Also check the bobbin case visually after taking it out. All the edges should be smooth. If you find traces of needle hitting the case and having plastic teared even a little, those tears may catch the thread while it's going above or below the case. You can use find nail file to smoothen the case if you find big straches or tears but if you cannot make it smooth, it's time to purchase a new bobbin case if you're not happy with the performance of your machine. And the metal holder on the top left corner of the case area is typically adjusted so tight that you cannot get the bobbin case off the machine without losening the two screws of the small metal bracket. If you have it adjusted just right, like in this video, it's possible to take the case off without losening the screws but typically it's misadjusted a bit and you cannot get the case off without losening the screws.
The bobbin case will pull out as easily as she did in this video, but got to get a few things set up first so it will do that. Do everything that she explained and has shown in her video: take off the needle (or raise it up as high as it will go), take off the needle plate and presser foot as she did. Now freeze the video to see that at the left side of the hook race there is a small gap in the hook race. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the gap is right there. Having the needle up or taken off and having the hook race gap right there at about a 11 o'clock position is the key to lifting the bobbin case out.
@@sarahwolfram4620 Turning the handwheel is moving the hook race and when the race gap aligns to the left that's why the case can be pulled out. You're on the right process so just align the gap before pulling on the bobbin case. BTW, move the hand wheel towards you and not away from you which especially important when the machine is threaded, otherwise, there will be thread jams.
THANK YOU. I saw how she just lifted it up like no big thing and the entire reason I searched and watched the video was to figure out how to remove it… ❤
How do you oil the needle bar or clean and grease the gears? Surely this isn't all the maintenance required right? I mean if this is all you do then you still have to take it in to have it professionally serviced?
@@vickistonehouse2218 I came across this guy - ruclips.net/channel/UCDv2cPSdtczncDqYAksT6lA I didn't know this but most sewing machines are built the same way, and he specifically opens up a singer heavy duty and talks about complete machine maintenance and repairs, as he says "... to avoid bringing your machine to people like me." I hope this helps you.
why can't I get my black casing out of the bobbin area to clean? I watched the video several times and my just doesn't want to come out so I can clean under it.
I just purchased a singer heavy duty second hand. When I tested at there home all was good... still good however after moving the tension to 6-with 0- length 3/2 I just cleaned as you stated I did a drop of oil Are these machines LOUD? Compared to my brother it sounds like need of repair? On the above setting the upper and lower tension finally look good straight stich However sounds as the presser foot is striking the plate hard
You don't mention the position of the race hook when you take the bobbin case out. It makes a difference on the ease of removal and putting it back. I forgot what the position is and have to watch a few videos to find who mentioned it.
There are a couple of screws on the right hand side that is attached to a small clamp holding the bobbin in. I did this on mine and it came out, just remember to put it back
I have the 4432 since 2017 and its just fine, no problems. Strange thing is, I also have a Brother 26XX and I think its better made than the Singer but its very tempermental. I use the Singer 365 days a year and will open it up to clean and oil it soon. I use only heavy fabrics with it and its never fussy, thats because it has twice the power of similar machines. You can sew 8 layers of denim with this although I dont recommend that as a daily diet. I made a cover for it on the first day and its really important to keep it covered when not in use to keep dirt out.
Please read my comments that were posted 3 months ago in which I explain how to get the bobbin case out. The screws are super tight and supposed to stay that way according to Singer customer service on the phone and in an email. Follow my instructions and the bobbin case will come out easily as if floating on air.
I have a 4452 and nowhere in my manual does it talk about maintenance, that I can find anyway. I knew it needed cleaning, that's why I'm here. I couldn't figure out how to get the bobbin case back in. And now I know where to put the oil. Thank you!
Before Covid-19 Corona Virus mask making, this model would often sell for about $150 USD. Now mostly sold out, except for a few sellers asking around $350 USD for it. There are a few online websites offering it for $99 USD, but I personally am not comfortable with the information on those sites so be careful and be aware. IMHO, it is best to wait until tried and true websites or even your local Joann store (NAYY) has them back in stock at their typical prices.
Taking out the bobbin housing. She doesn’t explain that it doesn’t just pop out. Will save you frustration. ruclips.net/video/-B-vRntGZ8k/видео.htmlsi=-DA6s_M6nnx-0jVA
One thing you forgot to mention is that the 2 screws on the upper left bar that goes over the bobbin case needs to be loosened. They are on pretty tight and you won't be able to lift the bobbin case out unless you do. After that ez-pz! Thanks for all your awesome tutorials!
Yeah, I was like: "Hey! How did she just pop that out like that?!"
thank you so much!!! i nearly cried from frustration at this point lol
Thank you! A rather important detail you'd think.
Any tips on how to unscrew those more easily? I'm having a hard time.
I used the little screw driver they give you , it was incredibly hard to get the screws loosened but in the end I prevailed! Don’t give up
Thank you so much for showing how to do general cleaning and oiling (so simple!) on this machine! Instructions are not in manual. Stitches are now nice and secure and even.
Is there a tutorial on this channel for cleaning the upper workings of the machine as well? That area has a lot of moving parts and, as she said herself, the thread passing through it creates lint. I'm not really sure where the idea that the direction you're pulling your thread from matters from a lint buildup standpoint came from though.
The thread is going to lint no matter the direction. The only real difference I see is that when you rethread the machine, that initial length of upper thread is going to be weaker and more worn because it has passed through the machine three times instead of one.
I literally thought my sewing machine was broken😢. Followed these cleaning steps and it’s working better than ever 😭🥰.
Omg thank you so much. I took the boobin case out and could not figure out how to put it back
Having now read all through the comments and replies I discovered the answer to my problem which I am glad to say has now been resolved and my bobbin case is back in place - thank you all.
Same! My bobbin casing had slipped out of place as I was sewing and my top thread was catching on it.
My bobbin holder doenst want to come out . You made it look so easy
Your tube advice on singer 4411 is excellent but I have removed and cleaned under the bobbin case and cannot get it back in however I try. Do you have any further advice? Would it be ok to remove the little piece of metal towards the back on the left which is held in by 2 screws whilst I put the bobbin case back and then screw metal back?
thanks so much!! I got my machine when I was younger, and only recently realized that there is maintenance you should be doing, and this helped!! (surprisingly after how long I have been using my machine there wasn't actually that much lint, but I primarily sew cotton so that may be part of it)
I have a 4452 and nowhere in my manual does it talk about maintenance, that I can find anyway. I knew it needed cleaning, that's why I'm here. I couldn't figure out how to get the bobbin case back in. And now I know where to put the oil. Thank you!
Thank you so much this video was exactly what I was looking for she was clear and precise
I could not get the bobbin case out at all on mine but I found another video in which he said there is an opening in the metal housing where the hook is which needed to be at the back so you need to turn the needle wheel till it is then it came out after some wiggling
Very helpful couldn't get mines out either then I came across your comment so I will go back and try😊
I can’t do it. :(
@@biancaluedeker see if you can find the other video I couldn't do it at first either but after i watched theirs I did
@@rasitawinner8203 I finally got it! Thanks!
thank you so much i have been trying for a hour it worked she doesnt tell you that
Thank you so much for this tutorial. This information is not included in the manual!
Your video is very helpful and the camera work is great! Thank you so much.
For all the folks that are talking about realizing that there is general maintenance on sewing machines:
That applies to your vacuum and most other things. Fridges should be defrosted according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Computers need to have their cooling systems cleaned regularly to prevent overheating (laptops and desktops). It's usually a lot cheaper to do the maintainence than to replace the appliance.
Hi! I got part way through this but couldn't lift the black bobbin casing out of the hole above the wick. Do you have any advice for why it might be stuck? Thank you!
I am having trouble with this at this very moment! I have watched that part of the video over and over and can’t figure out how to get mine out.
@@NicoleDeAngelis I eventually realized mine was an older/different model. I didn't take it out and just added a couple of drops to the wick through the small hole. Once I put it all back together again it worked!! 🙌 good luck!
Yeah, I have a brand new heavy duty and that case is being held down by a couple of pieces. Hers has the same pieces but they don’t seem to be in the way.
Great video! I think it would have been even better to explain *why* this area needs to be clean. The thread will go both under and above the bobbin case once for every stitch so if there's lint, the thread may catch to the lint and the stitch will then happen incorrectly.
Also check the bobbin case visually after taking it out. All the edges should be smooth. If you find traces of needle hitting the case and having plastic teared even a little, those tears may catch the thread while it's going above or below the case. You can use find nail file to smoothen the case if you find big straches or tears but if you cannot make it smooth, it's time to purchase a new bobbin case if you're not happy with the performance of your machine.
And the metal holder on the top left corner of the case area is typically adjusted so tight that you cannot get the bobbin case off the machine without losening the two screws of the small metal bracket. If you have it adjusted just right, like in this video, it's possible to take the case off without losening the screws but typically it's misadjusted a bit and you cannot get the case off without losening the screws.
This is what I want, easy to understand. Thumbs up👍👍
I'm having a lot of trouble removing the bobbin case. Is there something else I should unlock or remove?
Same
Me too
Found a hack! Hold on to it and slowly turn handwheel. Gently pull and it should pop up!
The bobbin case will pull out as easily as she did in this video, but got to get a few things set up first so it will do that. Do everything that she explained and has shown in her video: take off the needle (or raise it up as high as it will go), take off the needle plate and presser foot as she did. Now freeze the video to see that at the left side of the hook race there is a small gap in the hook race. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the gap is right there. Having the needle up or taken off and having the hook race gap right there at about a 11 o'clock position is the key to lifting the bobbin case out.
@@sarahwolfram4620 Turning the handwheel is moving the hook race and when the race gap aligns to the left that's why the case can be pulled out. You're on the right process so just align the gap before pulling on the bobbin case. BTW, move the hand wheel towards you and not away from you which especially important when the machine is threaded, otherwise, there will be thread jams.
At 2:58 pulling out that section ain't so simple lol. Loosen the upper left screws for it to come out easier
THANK YOU. I saw how she just lifted it up like no big thing and the entire reason I searched and watched the video was to figure out how to remove it… ❤
Thank you so much for this video! It saved my machine !
First to comment!! Thank you for sharing. I have a heavy duty singer sewing machine as well. This was very helpful.
How do you oil the needle bar or clean and grease the gears? Surely this isn't all the maintenance required right? I mean if this is all you do then you still have to take it in to have it professionally serviced?
This is what I want to know as well.
@@vickistonehouse2218 I came across this guy - ruclips.net/channel/UCDv2cPSdtczncDqYAksT6lA
I didn't know this but most sewing machines are built the same way, and he specifically opens up a singer heavy duty and talks about complete machine maintenance and repairs, as he says "... to avoid bringing your machine to people like me."
I hope this helps you.
Thank you, the video is straight forward and very helpful.
Thank you so much for the tips. Very helpful indeed. 🥀
why can't I get my black casing out of the bobbin area to clean? I watched the video several times and my just doesn't want to come out so I can clean under it.
I have the same problem
Me too
This is so helpful. Thank you so much.
This video saved me , my machine, and the beautiful dress I was almost done with!!
Ple mam tell us 4411 machine no tension needle position width to normal stich and overlook which no set
Thank you for making these videos they have been really helpful
Excellent tutorial!
I just purchased a singer heavy duty second hand. When I tested at there home all was good... still good however after moving the tension to 6-with 0- length 3/2
I just cleaned as you stated
I did a drop of oil
Are these machines LOUD?
Compared to my brother it sounds like need of repair?
On the above setting the upper and lower tension finally look good straight stich
However sounds as the presser foot is striking the plate hard
Give Thanks for this video, it helped me soooooo much. You Rock. Im so happy.
Thank you so much for this video! It helped me so much!
You don't mention the position of the race hook when you take the bobbin case out. It makes a difference on the ease of removal and putting it back. I forgot what the position is and have to watch a few videos to find who mentioned it.
I tried to take out the round black thing out to clean inside but mine didn’t come out. How did you take yours?
Yeah mine either
There are a couple of screws on the right hand side that is attached to a small clamp holding the bobbin in. I did this on mine and it came out, just remember to put it back
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Excellent video! Thank you
How do I lessen the noise
i cannot remove the bobbin case she makes it look so easy
What type of oil please
This VDO very helpful for me Thank you 😊
Thank you this was really helpful
I just ordered this one🙏🏽💯☺️
I have the 4432 since 2017 and its just fine, no problems. Strange thing is, I also have a Brother 26XX and I think its better made than the Singer but its very tempermental. I use the Singer 365 days a year and will open it up to clean and oil it soon. I use only heavy fabrics with it and its never fussy, thats because it has twice the power of similar machines. You can sew 8 layers of denim with this although I dont recommend that as a daily diet. I made a cover for it on the first day and its really important to keep it covered when not in use to keep dirt out.
I can't get the screws out to clean it out!! They are super tight. This is so frustrating
Please read my comments that were posted 3 months ago in which I explain how to get the bobbin case out. The screws are super tight and supposed to stay that way according to Singer customer service on the phone and in an email. Follow my instructions and the bobbin case will come out easily as if floating on air.
This was helpful thanks.
Am not able to remove the black bobbing plate😢
Very helpful! Thanks
The bobbin case constantly pops out while sewing. How do I fix that?
Call Customer service.
If hand wheel is stuck then what i do
Thank you
Thanks so much.
I didn't do that.
Now the wheel won't turn...
It only lasted about 8 years with minimal chaining.
She shows' it coming out so easy, just lifting out, but I can't get mine out!
I have the same problem, couldn't lift it out
I have a 4452 and nowhere in my manual does it talk about maintenance, that I can find anyway. I knew it needed cleaning, that's why I'm here. I couldn't figure out how to get the bobbin case back in. And now I know where to put the oil. Thank you!
My bobbin thing doesn't come out
2-5?!? Omg that’s so often!
How mutch
Before Covid-19 Corona Virus mask making, this model would often sell for about $150 USD. Now mostly sold out, except for a few sellers asking around $350 USD for it. There are a few online websites offering it for $99 USD, but I personally am not comfortable with the information on those sites so be careful and be aware. IMHO, it is best to wait until tried and true websites or even your local Joann store (NAYY) has them back in stock at their typical prices.
Amazing-the manual for this machine mentions absolutely nothing about oiling it.
That bobbin case doesn't come out.
Taking out the bobbin housing. She doesn’t explain that it doesn’t just pop out. Will save you frustration.
ruclips.net/video/-B-vRntGZ8k/видео.htmlsi=-DA6s_M6nnx-0jVA
So.....it doesn’t need to clean top of this machine......!!!!
CAN YOU GO A LITTLE SLOWER??? DANG!
🚩SCAPE JST BSThis lady talk fireever and dies not shw aplly oil 👎👎👎
Disappointment