Help? I just got a Singer futura quartet..It is second hand ..I am having issues with the thread tension ..I have tried many things and still cannot solve the problem..my bobbin case fills up with thread in the middle of every project..ahhhhh

I finally had a breakdown lol I took it in they said the tension had to be adjusted..had it serviced..will set it up tomorrow and try again.This machine is just to get by until I can afford to buy the bigger brother..

So sorry, This is what I have always heard about Singer Futura machines. They all have tension problems. I don't know if there is a cure. Singer used to be my favorite. I learned to sew on a Singer, but now all I own are Brothers. Good Luck. Susan

To me if Singer couldn't do the Futura right when it just embroidered and straight sewing, it sure ain't gonna do the quartet right. My advise, junk it and get another brand. Been there with the Futura. Piece of junk.

My Brother machine will overfill the bobbin like yours (in the middle of a project too and makes a horrible nest under the fabric) It's always because I put the bobbin in up-side-down. I can't even tell you how many times I've done it, but enough to know that when it happens I get mad at myself for my error...yet again lol. Hope yours is this easy fix too :) xXx

I am taking Bessie in to the shop..Found someone who will have her done the same day..Lets hope lol...:(
fingers crossed..

Make sure to pull thread through the top tension discs with a tug at the real as you thread, could be it is not between the discs properly. that is the usual cause of nesting.
Happy stitching Bev

I have a singer future too, I was having problems with it too, was doing the same things, after doing very thing that I knew to do, I took it to the fix-it shop. He told me it was out of time, It cost me $68.00 to get it fix, by the was he told me that I was oiling way to much. and that it did not need to be oiled but very 6 months by him. He has worked on sewing machines for over 25 years, and his wife has several machines, and has an embroidery shop. And he also worked on my serger and it had not begin in the shop for over 10 years, and it runs like it's new, he told me to oil it more often. So I guess you might see about taking it in for a good going over , seeing that's it used. Did the old owner ever have it in the shop just for a check up?

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by moonwillow 28 Mar 2012

she did thats why it is clean inside lol..I am searching for someone to look it over..just worried I am buried in easter orders...

You can run some UNWAXED dental floss through the thread guides to get out any fluff and make sure you have the bobbin going the right direction too. Good luck!

There is futura yahoo group may be someone can help you there.

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by moonwillow 27 Mar 2012

awesome! will check it out..thank you!!

it could be that the bobbin case is worn and needs replacing. Had this with my second hand Brother. $102 for new bobbin case. xx

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by moonwillow 27 Mar 2012

wow never thought of that lol I did comment that the previous owner may have worn it out.. lolI saw all her work she used it alot..I will ck into it thank you..

It could be your bobbin tension is too tight. Check your book to show you where the little screw is on the bobbin case is..turn it counter clock wise to loosen. Only turn about 1/4 turn at a time.

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by moonwillow 27 Mar 2012

lol I found that in the book and it says the bobbin is factory set ..so I am looking online to find a repair manual...I will figure this out..Future hubby is on the verge of getting the Big brother lol..

Does it have the tension dial with the E and S. If so make sure you have it on E for embroidery. Did it come with the user guide?

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by moonwillow 27 Mar 2012

It does and I have been thru the book front to back ..Just figured if someone had the same machine maybe it just has quirks..I have it on E been having to turn up the tension..just frustrating..wish my brother did 5x7 lol...thank you ....I will open it up tonight and see if I can adjust the tension internally...I can do electrical this shouldnt be too hard...

I noticed your are working a lot with stuffies in felt and fleece? These cause a snowfall of debri under the bobbin case so you need your sewing brush
reoil and clean clean clean till all that mess is gone. Use a flashlite or something so you can really
see. I use qtips, a little vacuum, a brush to clean up. Oil your machine per instructions.

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by bumblebee 27 Mar 2012

PS I mean remove the bobbin case and clean in there. Carefully put it back in the same way so notice which way when taking out. Change needle-probably dull too and I think your problem will be solved. Also, if machine is too hot give her a rest a bit.

by moonwillow 27 Mar 2012

thank you I did go thru it it has been doing this since I bought it (maybe why they were selling it )lol I will just adjust the tension and keep watch ..I just have to redo alot ...it is using alot of thread....

by bevintex 27 Mar 2012

Just a thought but what bobbin are you using? The futuras can be finicky if you are using generic bobbins. Its needs a 15-j

by bevgrift 28 Mar 2012

For testing tension try a part of design then check under to see if there is a problem

by moonwillow 28 Mar 2012

I went a bought 15 J bobbins when I got the machine,,,but still making a mess ..I will get it..looking for a service place.I live in the country so I may doing it myself lol..I check the thread continuously now ....