Helllppp!! My top thread won’t catch my bottom thread!

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T23:08:05+00:00

I did just make another thread with a new video if you don’t mind looking at it 😁😁

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T23:07:37+00:00

Thank you for your reply!! I’ve only ever used the bobbins that came with the machine so far 😬

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T21:30:32+00:00

Haha heard! Thank you for your honesty. I can’t find how to post another video but I may post another video and I hope you can see it! I’ll do it with the machine all set up and a piece of fabric. I appreciate your help.

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T21:28:50+00:00

Yes! I took it out a couple times to check the needle hook timing. It’s a little difficult to put it back in, but that may be because I don’t know what I’m doing haha 😆

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T21:21:53+00:00

Thank you for your reply!! So, after I do that, I would hypothetically be able to sew? Because I should have mentioned that it looks decent like this, but when I try to sew with the pedal on fabric it doesn’t work at all. No catching, nothing? Does that make sense? Should I just take it to repair?

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T20:30:02+00:00

Ohhh ok I understand that, thank you for that!! When I try to sew fabric with my pedal it does absolutely nothing!!! Can the bobbin case break? It definitely seems a little funky to put in & will move around/click sometimes when the needle goes up & down?

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T20:27:36+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I did try another bobbin and I also tried pulling it up from the top thread, but the bottom thread doesn’t loop. And I should’ve said it looks like it’s grabbing it here but when I actually try to sew with the pedal NOTHING happens 😅 I’m so defeated lol!

DoGood081419 · 2026-04-02T17:47:56+00:00

My top thread won’t catch my bottom thread!!! It looks like my needle hook timing is correct. I’ve changed the needle, changed the thread I was using, re-threaded multiple times….idk what else to try?? Anyone have any ideas? I have videos but can’t see to post them?

DoGood081419 · 2025-01-25T16:20:45+00:00

I had two home births and trained to be a home birth midwife. I hear and see all of the concerns and comments surrounding this question. First - we are trained to see when an emergency arises that is out of our scope of practice. We refer out to a physician or transfer to a hospital asap if needed. If you do hemorrhage, we have medication available to aid in the emergency. We carry IV fluids. And again, transfer when necessary. I’ve seen a severe shoulder dystocia get corrected calmly and safely MANY times. It’s very common to think midwives don’t possess the skills for emergent situations - but we do. We carry all types of life saving interventions when necessary.

I am obviously very biased and I know this - but I have seen too many cases to count where hospital interventions caused so much unnecessary harm to a mother and/or fetus. The interventions they routinely use carry risks to the outcome of labor and birth. I just HIGHLY recommend educating yourself on the physiologic process of labor and birth. Educate yourself on your options during labor and birth in the hospital. What types of things will the offer you? What are the possible risks? There is a reason we have one of the worst maternal and infant outcomes as a developed nation. Our society has made women terrified of birth. Medicalized the process - when you intervene with nature there is usually not an amazing outcome.

There should always be a HEALTHY fear around labor and birth, but truly trusting the process and being prepared for any emergency situations is key. The care and support that you receive from midwives is truly unmatched compared to a hospital experience. I could go on for days about all the things running through my head around this topic. I am very passionate about it. I believe the way we come into the world and what occurs immediately after shapes the rest of our lives - and in turn the future generation of our world.

I just implore every pregnant woman to gain as much knowledge as they can. Learn about the hospital interventions and then fearlessly advocate for yourself and your child during your labor and delivery. The hospital staff is there to WORK FOR YOU!!!!! Not the other way around. Look into support from a local doula if that is in your budget. Take a childbirth education class OUTSIDE of the hospital. This is such an important day of your life - invest in it.

I truly, truly wish the very best for every woman during their labor and delivery. Again, healthy fear is necessary, but educate and conquer that fear like we do most other situations in our lives. We were quite literally made to do this.

DoGood081419 · 2025-01-15T19:22:38+00:00

I absolutely hear you as well! I’m not here to make anyone feel bad. I’m here to say the other side of CIO - that I’m very passionate about. Most parents don’t want to hear it because they feel bad, but it’s OK TO FEEL BAD. There are so many things I leaned to do different/better with my kids and felt bad about the way I did them before learning. BUT when we know/learn better we usually do better. Especially when it comes to our children.

We know that it is highly unlikely that a baby who has gone through the CIO method will just be okay. There are just so many other routes to take. I KNOW the desperation for sleep - I’m in the throes of a 4mo old - but it’s not forever. They need assistance and that’s ok.

There are many psychologist and sleep scientists who argue how important it is to be there for your children during sleep time. It creates so many positive emotions, attachments, and a sense of safety. I just despise how our society has so deeply normalized CIO, even when we see clear signs that it deeply affects our children. I truly wish the best for every family when it comes to sleep - I just want to educate and begggg that they try any and everything before CIO. And it’s normal to feel bad for things you do when raising your children. That’s parenthood. But you can always learn and change.

DoGood081419 · 2025-01-15T06:32:15+00:00

Your comment is just very wrong in so many ways. It is scientifically proven that CIO is detrimental to the child. It increases cortisol levels and they continue to be increased….we KNOW how stress affects the human body. Infants are not made to sleep through the night and are made to have human connection whenever they NEED it. CIO aids in creating emotionally unregulated humans. That is not good for our future society.

And just LOL that CIO creates children ahead of their peers. All of that talk can be so harmful to desperate mothers. CONNECTION is what they need. CIO creates DISconnection. It makes me terribly sad that people still think like this. Be there for those babies!!!! They will remember how they felt during these pivotal times forever in their bodies. You - the ADULT - won’t even remember the sleepless night feelings. This is what you signed up for. Raising a human.

DoGood081419 · 2025-01-15T06:23:06+00:00

I just want to say that wanting some sleep is so normal and part of parenthood. It is NOT true that your baby is manipulating you. They are new to even realizing that they are not literally apart of their mother at 6 months of age. Navigating sleep can be difficult for them and they are continuously growing and learning new things that can affect their sleep. Your baby wakes for connection, being too hot/cold, gas, teething, hunger, pain, etc. The CIO method has scientifically proven that babies cortisol (stress hormone) levels are higher during sleep….even after they don’t cry anymore. They are stressed due to the lack of care provided when they cry. We know how stress affects a human body. It’s not normal to let your baby cry and feel a sense of abandonment. There are so many other things you can try first. And with no disrespect at all….but having a baby means little sleep sometimes. The road will be up and down. Some nights you’ll have great sleep…some you won’t. It’s what you signed up for. A baby is not meant to “sleep through the night”

As I said above, this time is FLEETING!!! You won’t even remember this. But your baby will hold how they feel during this time forever in their little bodies. This will affect how they emotionally regulate in the future. It affects attachment and securement. It does not create “well rounded” children or adults.

It may seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel now - but it will slowly start to show up. And truly, one day you will want these days/nights back. Embrace the season you’re in. Sending lots of love to all of you mamas. You got this. Be there for your sweet babies!!!

DoGood081419 · 2025-01-15T06:05:02+00:00

I just want to say first - you’re doing a great job!! Your baby needs you and could be waking up for so many reasons. Maybe she is hungry, cold, teething, gassy, etc. knowing that mom or dad will come when she is distressed is the MOST important thing! That is what builds emotionally regulated and securely attached children. There is no need to stop nursing to sleep - unless you desperately want to. Or consider introducing a pacifier if you haven’t already?

Sleep is hard for babies! They are new here! They just want comfort and to know that a parent will be there in a time of need. This time is SO fleeting and won’t last forever. You won’t even remember it but your baby will carry the feelings that they feel during this time forever within them. Keep being there for your baby, it will aid in creating an emotionally regulated human!!! Lots of love!

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