leave the bobbin cover on until you unscrew the plate. This will keep those screws from falling into the bobbin compartment. Ask me how it felt to spend 125.00$ to get a screw out.
3:18 For those struggling when putting the bob in back in its case, remember to turn the hand wheel away from you until the raise hook is at its highest point at the machine. then insert the bobbin and continue to turn the wheel until it fits just about back in place, which then you play around with it until it fits appropriately!
I used a vacuum with a nylon stocking over the end of the hose to suck out lint. Where the bobbin case area is. Oiling is a few places under the late which the repair man takes off and to do it yourself yu can easily break off one of the tabs. So I agree take it in to be professionally oiled. All these videos you make are very informational to new sewers👍
To get the bobbin CASE out: Raise the presser foot. Remove the needle plate. Turn hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp front of bobbin case then turn it very slightly to the left and lift out. Once you "get it" then it's amazingly easy. Do NOT loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws!
@@nancifletcher9212 I will help you as best as I can. First, have you taken off the needle plate (the metal square under where the needle is at and where the bobbin goes)?
@@nancifletcher9212 If you've got the needle plate off (be careful to not lose the screws & put them in a small bowl and be careful not to drop them into the machine), the retaining tab is at the left corner inside that area you can see when the needle plate is off. It's silvery metal and sort of looks like a flat finger and is slightly laying over the left upper portion of the bobbin case. As for the hook race, turn the machine's handwheel (the large knob on the right side of the machine that will make the needle go up and down) toward you and do NOT turn it away from you then look carefully into the area where the bobbin case is at and should see something moving in a circle around and around the bobbin case. That is the hook race (called that because it has a hook on it and races around and around). The hook is the pointed end of the race. It's sharp so don't touch the very tip of it. The tricky part (only when new at it) is to turn the handwheel so that the needle is up and out of the way AND so that the pointy tip of the hook is ever so slightly under the edge of the retaining tab and that there's an open area of the race to the left of the retaining tab so to say at a 10 o'clock position. Really has to have that open area of the race there at 10 o'clock AND the needle up out of the way. When all that is aligned, then grasp the bobbin case at its front with thumb and forefinger then slightly move to the left and up and out. HOPE THAT HELPS. I have to go to work in an hour, but will check for your update before I head out to work. Edited to add: Do NOT loosen or remove the screws on the retaining tab even if others encourage to do that. Singer Customer Service on a phone call with me a year ago, said to never ever loosen or remove the screws which are factory tightened and MUST stay that way.
I noticed that you cut away while inserting the bobbin case back into the machine, then came back on once it was in place. How did you get it in? I am having a devil of a time!
Thank you so much for your videos!!! Your channel is by far the most in depth tutorials and how to's of different sewing machines. Was about to make the plunge to get the Heavy Duty 4423, and after seeing all your videos about how to use this machine, it gave me so much confidence and I now find it less intimidating. SUBSCRIBED and recommending this to everybody who is a new sewing machine owner!!!!!!!!!!
I love that y'all did a jump cut when removing the bobbin case.... Tried rewatching the video to see how y'all removed it and I can't because yall edited it out. Mine is definetly not just "lifting out"
Please do NOT remove or even loosen the retaining tab's screws. Today Jude Jane commented on how to remove the bobbin case and I have also posted comments on this previously.
Tanya Noel ok I posted how to remove by loosening the screws as I had seen in another video..BUT... They posted that is not necessary and I couldn't find their explanation, but I did find I could remove the bobbin shuttle (the brown bobbin holder) by just advancing the wheel forward until the bobbin hook was just to the left at a 90 degree placement from the back.. This surprised me, so it is possible to remove it without loosening those screws! Putting it back in worked as well, but I did have to do a full rotation and wiggle it to pop back in...but it did work fine...someone should make a video..
@@tanyanoel To get the bobbin CASE out: Raise the presser foot. Remove the needle plate. Turn hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp front of bobbin case then turn it very slightly to the left and lift out. Once you "get it" then it's amazingly easy. Do NOT loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws!
It's a great disservice to customers to be without that information about removing the bobbin case, cleaning the race area and applying a couple of drops of clear sewing machine oil to the oil wick. Singer customer service emailed me a couple of pages of instructions with pictures that should have been in the manual. Even with that there's no mention of the magnetic ring in the race area and no warning to never use metal bobbins which will cause poor stitching and/or demagnetize the magnetic ring.
Thank you so much! My machine kept jamming and I didn’t know why until I followed this tutorial! Turns out it was just a misaligned bobbin case. Thank you again!
Any chance that you could PLEASE produce a video using slo-mo of removing the bobbin case? It is driving me nuts. (I have tried loosening those two screws on the clamp on the left hand side and nearly stripped them).
Raise the presser foot then remove the needle plate (as others have mentioned be careful not to drop a screw down into the machine). Turn the hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp the bobbin case at the front and turn very slightly to the left then lift out.
yes,the 2 screws that hold the small shiny lever in place,it holds the bobbin in place so that it has little movement. The end of that shiny part is there to but up against the bobbin case. Some times a big lump of thread and gets under the bobbin case and bends it up enough so it no longer butts against the bobbin case.
Sadly, my local Singer shop charges so much for cleaning, oiling and adjusting it's cheaper to just buy a new machine when you can find a good sale price.
I can not remove my bobbin case matter how much I wiggle it having got it out snd replaced not as easy as you show I now can not get my tension correct so annoying was fine before and again I can get it out to try reinserting it again!
Hi, how has it been going about lifting out the bobbin case? If still not getting it out easily, please read through the replies to look for my instructions to various others through out these comments. In a nutshell, two things are key: remove the needle or at least have the needle raised up to its highest AND have the race positioned so the open part of the race is at 10 o'clock position so to speak. Doing those two things and the case will very easily lift out and go back in.
I can't seem to get the bobbin case back into my machine. You all edited that portion of the video out. If this is a tutorial how are we suppose to follow along correctly when steps aren't talked about or shown. The only way I managed to get the bobbin case out was by reading the comments. This is not a helpful video whatsoever and the set up of the machine is very hard to work with. The only logical way to remove and replace the bobbin case would be to remove and unscrew the metal guard, but apparently customer service advices against this method. How is one suppose to replace the bobbin case without removing the screws. If anyone has any tips and tricks I would greatly appreciate it !
Mine keeps moving out of placement no matter how flush its sitting in the correct position. My bobbin gets stuck on it pulls it and starts spinning out of place. Why can I get a replacement bobbin case
Yes, a keyboard vacuum is great to use. Just be sure to not dislodge/vacuum up the magnet ring that circles the oil wick. Also, be gentle when/if going down into where you really can't see because springs and other things could be dislodged/disturbed.
Morgan Stanfield There's 2 screws on the upper left and a metal piece that's holding the Bobbin case down. You have to use a screwdriver and loosen those 2 screws until the Bobbin case is able to be lifted out. Once you're done cleaning and everything tuck the Bobbin case back under that metal piece and tighten the screws back up. Hope that helps!!!
Singer customer service by phone and by email stated not to loosen or remove the screws on the retaining tab. I've figured out how to remove the bobbin case without touching those screws which is explained in my reply to Justine Julia.
I heard a loud sound and then stopped sewing. Took the throat plate off and the black casing is totally jammed. I can't even take it out. I've taken it out to clean a few weeks ago but I've only sewn about 3 times since then. How do I unjam this. This is bad!
Did you have problems with the bobbin transparent case jumping off with the time? I want to buy this machine for my mom but she is going to use the machine a lot also change the bobbin thread color a lot too. So I'm afraid that the system don't last long. If you could answer me or somebody.
JustineJulia There's 2 screws on the upper left and a metal piece that's holding the Bobbin case down. You have to use a screwdriver and loosen those 2 screws until the Bobbin case is able to be lifted out. Once you're done cleaning and everything tuck the Bobbin case back under that metal piece and tighten the screws back up. Hope that helps!!!
Singer customer service by phone and email told me not to loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws. Instructions were sent about removing the bobbin case but it wasn't until I figured out that the open area of the hook race needs to be situated under the tab then that gives enough room to lift out and put back in the bobbin case. Rock the handwheel with the needle unthreaded to get the race in the best position.Then to lift out, turn the bobbin case to the left slightly and to get it back in turn the bobbin case slightly to the right. It will lift out much easier than it will go back in. Just be sure it's seated level with the little front nub to the left of the position spring as usual with horizontal bobbin cases. Since I could get the bobbin case out it was easy to see that there is a magnetic ring in the race area so that means never use metal bobbins as that will interfere with the magnetized ring and cause poor stitching. Plastic bobbins only! Editing this to add: Before attempting to remove the bobbin case, raise presser foot up then remove the needle plate.
@@hummingbirdlady11 thanks but did Singer explain why not to loosen or remove the screws and tab?? Way too late for me!!! Already removed a year ago, replaced, and nachine has been sewing fine. However, replacing those screws was next to impossible. Next time, will only remove the one (closest to front of machine) then can slide tab over a bit. Hoping your suggestion works--and I will leave screws alone. Thanks for posting.
Singer customer service emailed info to me about placing a couple of drops of sewing machine oil occasionally on the oil wick which can be done through the larger hole in the bottom of the bobbin case (not the small hole just the larger hole). Be sure not to over oil and only use very clear sewing machine oil.
I followed the video and removed the bobbin cover and cleaned it. After replacing everything back in place, the needle is not catching the bobbin anymore. May I know what could possibly be the problem?
That's their problem. I have the 4411 and it's literarily the best investment I've ever made. Note : I've just started sewing about a month ago. And I've already made a full costume and alterations. Don't let them get ya down. Where you have this machine, they need one with automatic everything in order to sew. Just remember you've got skill. 😉
@@marialuginsland9863 I do believe that happened because nearly the same thing happened to me over the phone and of course that shop had to be a completely different shop than the one the other poster went to. So it is unprofessional and not likely to happen, yet it does happen. The woman I spoke with didn't sound snarky but she did giggle/laugh among other comments when I said it's a Singer 4411. My 4411 sews like a champ and ever since I've figured out how to get the bobbin case out I couldn't be happier with it.
Of course it's unprofessional. They may have laughed because they see many for repair. They probably laughed because the 4423 is designated "Heavy Duty,' which it is not. They may (most likely) have laughed because they specialize in machines costing 5X+ what this one does. I've had this machine at least 10 years for rare use (maybe 3 or 4 times a year), and I've never completed a project without having to re-thread and re-thread. I use Coats and Clark threads and Singer needles appropriate for the material. And, btw, I've NEVER gotten the bobbin casing out. I just want a simple machine with straight and zig-zag stiches that doesn't cost a fortune and WORKS. Literally thousands have given this machine top-notch reviews. I wish I could be one of them.
while following every direction to thread the machine and place the bobbin thread in counterclockwise then pull the click the thread and go clockwise with it, the thread gets caught somewhere under the drop in bobbin. What am I doing wrong?
I purchased a new bobbin case. It is better. Not great, but better. Why is this designed to have a piece of thread rests on the bobbin case at an angle.
@@judyknee7335 Was a new bobbin case needed because the old one had chips or punctures from needle strikes? Here's a video showing threading a horizontal bobbin case. ruclips.net/video/eMU4DqHG7Z8/видео.html To answer your question, the thread needs to do that in horizontal (aka: drop in) bobbin systems because that is how they are made to pick up the bobbin thread to connect it to the upper thread. Better than my explanation is a youtube video which explains and shows both vertical bobbin systems and horizontal (drop in) bobbin systems. ruclips.net/video/cH3YBsMR9qw/видео.html Also, just to brain storm, is the thread under the bobbin or under the bobbin case? When winding the bobbin is the thread tail that you hold onto when the bobbin winds for a few spins cut off close from the bobbin hole. Is bobbin thread smooth and evenly wound? When moving the handwheel by hand and the needle is threaded is the handwheel only moved toward you/counterclockwise? If yes to those questions, then are plastic bobbins (must be plastic) of the correct class being used? Next brain storm question, are the thread tails from the bobbin and upper thread being held until a few stitches are completed when first beginning to sew? If the thread is getting caught at the end of sewing, make sure the needle and uptake lever are at their highest before even attempting to remove the sewn fabric. If you feel the threads are stuck, then very very slightly "rock" the handwheel toward you then away from you...but only slightly away from you while gently feeling if the threads' resistance will release then gently pull the fabric slightly to the back left. If none of this applies then any more details you can mention will help with brain storming.
I did just that because one of the plate screws dropped in. I was able to retrieve the screw and found a lot to clean out by removing the bottom part under the sewing area!
I am angry that you FAILED TO POST A FOLLOW UP VIDEO!! Your "Jump Cut" out of the point of removing the bobbin was a real failure and demanded that you film a correction. AFTER 7 YEARS you haven't done so . . . thank you for wasting my time! I am only happy that the MANY other people who posted here, did so; otherwise I might have broken my machine. I normally thank people for taking the time to educate me and for their effort at putting out a video.. . for the first time, I cannot! I wonder how many people broke their machines following this advice?!! I have a mind to make a spoof video of using a hammer and a screw driver to pry the part out spoofing your video!!! (clearly marking it as a spoof of course). Shame on you!
Why aren't instructions on how to clean the bobbin and throatplate area in the MANUAL? Really? SINGER is not what it use to be. You're only paying for the name and history of the company
Just bought a singer 4423 and was very worried about its correct use, your videos are the best thing to watch and be ready for using the machine.
leave the bobbin cover on until you unscrew the plate. This will keep those screws from falling into the bobbin compartment. Ask me how it felt to spend 125.00$ to get a screw out.
Sew Me Sew You i know my needle fell down into the bobbin compartment but i unscrew the bottom of the machine and found the needle
Just unscrew bottom panel
From a very clumsy person (who bears the cost of it), thank you, thank you, thank you!🌸💕
3:18 For those struggling when putting the bob in back in its case, remember to turn the hand wheel away from you until the raise hook is at its highest point at the machine. then insert the bobbin and continue to turn the wheel until it fits just about back in place, which then you play around with it until it fits appropriately!
I used a vacuum with a nylon stocking over the end of the hose to suck out lint. Where the bobbin case area is. Oiling is a few places under the late which the repair man takes off and to do it yourself yu can easily break off one of the tabs. So I agree take it in to be professionally oiled. All these videos you make are very informational to new sewers👍
To get the bobbin CASE out: Raise the presser foot. Remove the needle plate. Turn hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp front of bobbin case then turn it very slightly to the left and lift out. Once you "get it" then it's amazingly easy. Do NOT loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws!
Myra Thomas sorry but I dont know what a race hook or retaining tab look like! feeling very frustrated
@@nancifletcher9212 I will help you as best as I can. First, have you taken off the needle plate (the metal square under where the needle is at and where the bobbin goes)?
@@nancifletcher9212 If you've got the needle plate off (be careful to not lose the screws & put them in a small bowl and be careful not to drop them into the machine), the retaining tab is at the left corner inside that area you can see when the needle plate is off. It's silvery metal and sort of looks like a flat finger and is slightly laying over the left upper portion of the bobbin case.
As for the hook race, turn the machine's handwheel (the large knob on the right side of the machine that will make the needle go up and down) toward you and do NOT turn it away from you then look carefully into the area where the bobbin case is at and should see something moving in a circle around and around the bobbin case. That is the hook race (called that because it has a hook on it and races around and around). The hook is the pointed end of the race. It's sharp so don't touch the very tip of it. The tricky part (only when new at it) is to turn the handwheel so that the needle is up and out of the way AND so that the pointy tip of the hook is ever so slightly under the edge of the retaining tab and that there's an open area of the race to the left of the retaining tab so to say at a 10 o'clock position. Really has to have that open area of the race there at 10 o'clock AND the needle up out of the way. When all that is aligned, then grasp the bobbin case at its front with thumb and forefinger then slightly move to the left and up and out. HOPE THAT HELPS. I have to go to work in an hour, but will check for your update before I head out to work. Edited to add: Do NOT loosen or remove the screws on the retaining tab even if others encourage to do that. Singer Customer Service on a phone call with me a year ago, said to never ever loosen or remove the screws which are factory tightened and MUST stay that way.
Myra Thomas thanks for your help! I finally “got “it” !
@@nancifletcher9212 Thank you for the update. It makes me happy that you "got it"!
I noticed that you cut away while inserting the bobbin case back into the machine, then came back on once it was in place. How did you get it in? I am having a devil of a time!
Yes, I thought that was pretty unhelpful. Difficult to see through her hand just before that, too.
No wonder it wasn’t threading anymore!! I never seen that tiny little hook! It was bent I bent it back and now it’s threading!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for your videos!!! Your channel is by far the most in depth tutorials and how to's of different sewing machines. Was about to make the plunge to get the Heavy Duty 4423, and after seeing all your videos about how to use this machine, it gave me so much confidence and I now find it less intimidating. SUBSCRIBED and recommending this to everybody who is a new sewing machine owner!!!!!!!!!!
I love that y'all did a jump cut when removing the bobbin case.... Tried rewatching the video to see how y'all removed it and I can't because yall edited it out. Mine is definetly not just "lifting out"
Please do NOT remove or even loosen the retaining tab's screws. Today Jude Jane commented on how to remove the bobbin case and I have also posted comments on this previously.
I removed my reply. I will have to see how it can be removed without doing that.
Exactly! Help!
Tanya Noel ok I posted how to remove by loosening the screws as I had seen in another video..BUT... They posted that is not necessary and I couldn't find their explanation, but I did find I could remove the bobbin shuttle (the brown bobbin holder) by just advancing the wheel forward until the bobbin hook was just to the left at a 90 degree placement from the back.. This surprised me, so it is possible to remove it without loosening those screws!
Putting it back in worked as well, but I did have to do a full rotation and wiggle it to pop back in...but it did work fine...someone should make a video..
@@tanyanoel To get the bobbin CASE out: Raise the presser foot. Remove the needle plate. Turn hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp front of bobbin case then turn it very slightly to the left and lift out. Once you "get it" then it's amazingly easy. Do NOT loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws!
We just purchased a 4423 . Have watched your video on maintenance and cleaning. Can not get the bobbin case to pull out ! Any help is appreciated
Thank you so so much! I was able to fix my misaligned bobbin case so easily thanks to this video. You are a life saver!
Thanks for sharing this. I can't believe the manual for this machine doesn't talk about cleaning this area.
It's a great disservice to customers to be without that information about removing the bobbin case, cleaning the race area and applying a couple of drops of clear sewing machine oil to the oil wick. Singer customer service emailed me a couple of pages of instructions with pictures that should have been in the manual. Even with that there's no mention of the magnetic ring in the race area and no warning to never use metal bobbins which will cause poor stitching and/or demagnetize the magnetic ring.
The manual for this machine leaves a lot of important information out.
Thank you so much! My machine kept jamming and I didn’t know why until I followed this tutorial! Turns out it was just a misaligned bobbin case.
Thank you again!
What about getting the bobbin case back in?
Thanks for showing us inside the machine. I needed to see what was wrong with mine. The silver latch was broken.
Any chance that you could PLEASE produce a video using slo-mo of removing the bobbin case? It is driving me nuts. (I have tried loosening those two screws on the clamp on the left hand side and nearly stripped them).
Zara Kivell I’m having a hard time removing it as well!
Zara Kivell...Definitely does not lift out easily
I dont remember watching this
Raise the presser foot then remove the needle plate (as others have mentioned be careful not to drop a screw down into the machine). Turn the hand wheel toward you to align the point of the race hook to be just under the retaining tab. Grasp the bobbin case at the front and turn very slightly to the left then lift out.
@@hummingbirdlady11 THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you. Did you say there is no place to add oil?
I was wondering about this too
I couldn't get my bobbin case out and was afraid of breaking something, so I cleaned as best I could with it in...
I remove the 2 screws that hold down a little vever that keeps the bobbing case in place,
yes,the 2 screws that hold the small shiny lever in place,it holds the bobbin in place so that it has little movement. The end of that shiny part is there to but up against the bobbin case. Some times a big lump of thread and gets under the bobbin case and bends it up enough so it no longer butts against the bobbin case.
Odd this wasn't in the manual. Thanks a bunch!
Sadly, my local Singer shop charges so much for cleaning, oiling and adjusting it's cheaper to just buy a new machine when you can find a good sale price.
I just bought a 4423 sewing machine. Do I need to oil the sewing Machine before I use it for the first time?
Rose Downing No
Appreciate the maintenance vides -- very helpful.
I can not remove my bobbin case matter how much I wiggle it having got it out snd replaced not as easy as you show I now can not get my tension correct so annoying was fine before and again I can get it out to try reinserting it again!
I’m having a hard time lifting the bobbin case. I also tried watching that part over and over to see what I’m doing wrong
Linda Nilsson happened to me too. In the video it’s so easy. But it was edited. What are we missing?
Hi, how has it been going about lifting out the bobbin case? If still not getting it out easily, please read through the replies to look for my instructions to various others through out these comments. In a nutshell, two things are key: remove the needle or at least have the needle raised up to its highest AND have the race positioned so the open part of the race is at 10 o'clock position so to speak. Doing those two things and the case will very easily lift out and go back in.
Very clear, learned a few tricks... Thanks.
I can't seem to get the bobbin case back into my machine. You all edited that portion of the video out. If this is a tutorial how are we suppose to follow along correctly when steps aren't talked about or shown. The only way I managed to get the bobbin case out was by reading the comments. This is not a helpful video whatsoever and the set up of the machine is very hard to work with. The only logical way to remove and replace the bobbin case would be to remove and unscrew the metal guard, but apparently customer service advices against this method. How is one suppose to replace the bobbin case without removing the screws. If anyone has any tips and tricks I would greatly appreciate it !
Where was the screwdriver from please and what size ? Thanks
Your video was very helpful...thank you!
Mine keeps moving out of placement no matter how flush its sitting in the correct position. My bobbin gets stuck on it pulls it and starts spinning out of place. Why can I get a replacement bobbin case
You edited out the actual removal of the bobbin case. It does not lift out easily as you show. Very deceitful.
“Deceitful”?
Is it possible to use keyboard vacuum?
Yes, a keyboard vacuum is great to use. Just be sure to not dislodge/vacuum up the magnet ring that circles the oil wick. Also, be gentle when/if going down into where you really can't see because springs and other things could be dislodged/disturbed.
My bobbin case won't come out either. What's the story?
Morgan Stanfield There's 2 screws on the upper left and a metal piece that's holding the Bobbin case down. You have to use a screwdriver and loosen those 2 screws until the Bobbin case is able to be lifted out. Once you're done cleaning and everything tuck the Bobbin case back under that metal piece and tighten the screws back up. Hope that helps!!!
Singer customer service by phone and by email stated not to loosen or remove the screws on the retaining tab. I've figured out how to remove the bobbin case without touching those screws which is explained in my reply to Justine Julia.
I heard a loud sound and then stopped sewing. Took the throat plate off and the black casing is totally jammed. I can't even take it out. I've taken it out to clean a few weeks ago but I've only sewn about 3 times since then. How do I unjam this. This is bad!
I had the needle break and part is inside machine. How do I get it out?
How to change the light on my singer heavy duty sewing machine
Since it's been 3 months since your post is your question resolved? Wondering if your machine has an incandescent or LED light fixture?
Did you have problems with the bobbin transparent case jumping off with the time? I want to buy this machine for my mom but she is going to use the machine a lot also change the bobbin thread color a lot too. So I'm afraid that the system don't last long. If you could answer me or somebody.
I have sewn around 300 face masks so far and not had any issues. Seems to be a pretty solid machine.
Great videos!
I did not put my needle face in the back could that be the reason I'm getting a birds nest?
Do you need to oil this machine
i have the same question. is there a trick to remove the bobbin case? i cant remove mine.
JustineJulia There's 2 screws on the upper left and a metal piece that's holding the Bobbin case down. You have to use a screwdriver and loosen those 2 screws until the Bobbin case is able to be lifted out. Once you're done cleaning and everything tuck the Bobbin case back under that metal piece and tighten the screws back up. Hope that helps!!!
Jess Is Blessed thank you. :)
JustineJulia indu@trijski
Singer customer service by phone and email told me not to loosen or remove the retaining tab's screws. Instructions were sent about removing the bobbin case but it wasn't until I figured out that the open area of the hook race needs to be situated under the tab then that gives enough room to lift out and put back in the bobbin case. Rock the handwheel with the needle unthreaded to get the race in the best position.Then to lift out, turn the bobbin case to the left slightly and to get it back in turn the bobbin case slightly to the right. It will lift out much easier than it will go back in. Just be sure it's seated level with the little front nub to the left of the position spring as usual with horizontal bobbin cases. Since I could get the bobbin case out it was easy to see that there is a magnetic ring in the race area so that means never use metal bobbins as that will interfere with the magnetized ring and cause poor stitching. Plastic bobbins only! Editing this to add: Before attempting to remove the bobbin case, raise presser foot up then remove the needle plate.
@@hummingbirdlady11 thanks but did Singer explain why not to loosen or remove the screws and tab?? Way too late for me!!! Already removed a year ago, replaced, and nachine has been sewing fine. However, replacing those screws was next to impossible. Next time, will only remove the one (closest to front of machine) then can slide tab over a bit. Hoping your suggestion works--and I will leave screws alone. Thanks for posting.
I used the little screw driver and it fell in and disappeared! Came here to see if I can retrieve it.
Why don't you show how to oiling into the heavy duty !?
Your question is answered at 3:59 and..... 5:30
A drop of 3 in 1 oil in bobbin case area,needle bar,and side handle when things get dry surely wont hurt once in a while:)
Singer customer service emailed info to me about placing a couple of drops of sewing machine oil occasionally on the oil wick which can be done through the larger hole in the bottom of the bobbin case (not the small hole just the larger hole). Be sure not to over oil and only use very clear sewing machine oil.
I followed the video and removed the bobbin cover and cleaned it. After replacing everything back in place, the needle is not catching the bobbin anymore. May I know what could possibly be the problem?
Is the needle in backwards?
how much play for the Bobbin case ? at 2;22ish..
Awesome thanks 🙏
I just went to a store that specializes in sewing machines and when i told them that I was using the Singer Heavy Duty 4423, they laughed at me
Citizen Ansible why what did they say and what did u need repaired/serviced
That's their problem. I have the 4411 and it's literarily the best investment I've ever made.
Note : I've just started sewing about a month ago. And I've already made a full costume and alterations.
Don't let them get ya down. Where you have this machine, they need one with automatic everything in order to sew. Just remember you've got skill. 😉
I don't believe that for a moment...not only is that unprofessional and not likely to happen, but This is a good machine.
@@marialuginsland9863 I do believe that happened because nearly the same thing happened to me over the phone and of course that shop had to be a completely different shop than the one the other poster went to. So it is unprofessional and not likely to happen, yet it does happen. The woman I spoke with didn't sound snarky but she did giggle/laugh among other comments when I said it's a Singer 4411. My 4411 sews like a champ and ever since I've figured out how to get the bobbin case out I couldn't be happier with it.
Of course it's unprofessional. They may have laughed because they see many for repair. They probably laughed because the 4423 is designated "Heavy Duty,' which it is not. They may (most likely) have laughed because they specialize in machines costing 5X+ what this one does. I've had this machine at least 10 years for rare use (maybe 3 or 4 times a year), and I've never completed a project without having to re-thread and re-thread. I use Coats and Clark threads and Singer needles appropriate for the material. And, btw, I've NEVER gotten the bobbin casing out. I just want a simple machine with straight and zig-zag stiches that doesn't cost a fortune and WORKS. Literally thousands have given this machine top-notch reviews. I wish I could be one of them.
while following every direction to thread the machine and place the bobbin thread in counterclockwise then pull the click the thread and go clockwise with it, the thread gets caught somewhere under the drop in bobbin. What am I doing wrong?
Do you have the manual for your sewing machine? Is the thread put through the tension spring at the front of the bobbin case?
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@@hummingbirdlady11 yes.
I purchased a new bobbin case. It is better. Not great, but better. Why is this designed to have a piece of thread rests on the bobbin case at an angle.
@@judyknee7335 Was a new bobbin case needed because the old one had chips or punctures from needle strikes? Here's a video showing threading a horizontal bobbin case. ruclips.net/video/eMU4DqHG7Z8/видео.html
To answer your question, the thread needs to do that in horizontal (aka: drop in) bobbin systems because that is how they are made to pick up the bobbin thread to connect it to the upper thread. Better than my explanation is a youtube video which explains and shows both vertical bobbin systems and horizontal (drop in) bobbin systems. ruclips.net/video/cH3YBsMR9qw/видео.html
Also, just to brain storm, is the thread under the bobbin or under the bobbin case? When winding the bobbin is the thread tail that you hold onto when the bobbin winds for a few spins cut off close from the bobbin hole. Is bobbin thread smooth and evenly wound? When moving the handwheel by hand and the needle is threaded is the handwheel only moved toward you/counterclockwise? If yes to those questions, then are plastic bobbins (must be plastic) of the correct class being used? Next brain storm question, are the thread tails from the bobbin and upper thread being held until a few stitches are completed when first beginning to sew? If the thread is getting caught at the end of sewing, make sure the needle and uptake lever are at their highest before even attempting to remove the sewn fabric. If you feel the threads are stuck, then very very slightly "rock" the handwheel toward you then away from you...but only slightly away from you while gently feeling if the threads' resistance will release then gently pull the fabric slightly to the back left. If none of this applies then any more details you can mention will help with brain storming.
Actually you can open the bottom part of the sewing machine. And the cleaning process would be so much easier
I did just that because one of the plate screws dropped in. I was able to retrieve the screw and found a lot to clean out by removing the bottom part under the sewing area!
Following all of your tips and tricks; and this joker STILL won’t come out. GRRRRR
your to fast and it looks like you just put the bobbin in the wrong way. You folks watch KEVIN SEWS an hour long but he shows everything
The brush and screwdriver are week.
I am angry that you FAILED TO POST A FOLLOW UP VIDEO!! Your "Jump Cut" out of the point of removing the bobbin was a real failure and demanded that you film a correction. AFTER 7 YEARS you haven't done so . . . thank you for wasting my time! I am only happy that the MANY other people who posted here, did so; otherwise I might have broken my machine. I normally thank people for taking the time to educate me and for their effort at putting out a video.. . for the first time, I cannot! I wonder how many people broke their machines following this advice?!! I have a mind to make a spoof video of using a hammer and a screw driver to pry the part out spoofing your video!!! (clearly marking it as a spoof of course). Shame on you!
Hindi
Why aren't instructions on how to clean the bobbin and throatplate area in the MANUAL? Really? SINGER is not what it use to be. You're only paying for the name and history of the company