Does anyone know how to retime a singer inspiration 4205 sewing machine?

Question

The needle wont pick up the bobbin thread, I've tried everything else and am sure it needs to be retimed. I can't take it in to get fixed, the nearest service center is 800 miles away and I cant afford the shipping either, so I need to find out how to retime it myself. I am pretty new to sewing so please explain in detail. Thank you!

Answer 1

make sure you are using a NEW needle and good thread.

Here is a link that may help you

Answer 2

It looks like others had problems with the bobbin thread in that model machine.  Here are possible solutions:

http://www.fixya.com/support/t296483-sin...

I noticed singer has an updated manual for the 4205.

Here is the manual:

http://www.singerco.com/pdf/4205_4210.pd...

Answer 3

Before doing anything else, turn the needle 180 degrees and reinsert it.  Rethread and try again.  There is a definite "front" and "back" to needles that is hard to see with the naked eye, but it makes a BIG difference to the machine.  Also make sure you're using the right needles... home sewing machine needles are different from serger needles.

Retiming is rarely needed for sewing machines unless the owner has given the needle bar a heck of a knock -- at a minimum, I'd expect a loud noise or a broken needle to precede the need for retiming for most machines.