I didn't notice that Krafty. Thank you.

Thanks for all of your tips. I'm actually not going to mess with it today. Got some other things I am needing to get done. I will let you all know when I get back to it. ;)

Hugs

you must not have a manual. google Kenmore sewing machine serial #-------. and see if you can find one. you will need
it for so many things. give us the serial #, model #--I'll bet someone can find the manual. all of the hints are great,you just need the right combination of them !

Put a new needle in- if a needle is even a bit worn for some machines it won't sew correctly. Try a Schmetz universal needle. The rule of thumb on a needle placement is the flatside points away from the bobbin. So with this machine if the bobbin is to the left of the needle the flat of the needle shank should be to the right.
You'll also notice the little finger at the top of the bobbin. In this case the bobbin thread has to also go up between those little pinching fingers though the tip. The point of the finger on the bobbin should be straight up when loaded and the bobin has to sit securely the race way. This is one of the more complex bobbins to load. Take a look around the internet for a free downloadable manual to also help you keep the machine running in top condition. We have several of these in our inventory for refurbishing which I have managed so far to avoid.

Make sure you're using the right size needle. It just may be too short and not be catching the bobbin thread.

Something else noone mentioned yet... once you find the manual check to see if the machine requires oiling and give her a drop where suggested. With any machine that requires only if they are dry they will not pick up thread or lock a stitch as this will throw the timing off slightly. After all of this advice if it still will not sew it may need more tlc from a qualified sewing repair person.

After my last post I checked the picture again and it also looks like your bobbin winder is engaged. Turn it off and it should work.

And if you look at the directions on that site, the bobbin thread should come out the top of the bobbin case--it isn't hard, but might take some practice.

I don't have the solution to your machine, but I want to follow to see what the solution is. I have an old machine that the needle goes in differently and I always forget until I start to sew.

When I taught sewing in middle school I always told the kids to: HOLD THE NEEDLE THREAD IN LEFT HAND--TURN HAND WHEEL 1 COMPLETE TURN ONLY WITH RIGHT HAND AND PULL UP ON THE THREAD IN THE LEFT HAND. A LOOP SHOULD COME UP (THE BOBBIN THREAD) PULL THREAD THROUGH AND YOU ARE READY TO GO.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
Phyllis M prm

I did do this. :) I knew since I hadn't had it I couldn't be certain it had been oiled lately.

Hopefully I can mess with it tonight. :)