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how can i fix my foot control. classic E&R machine, HKT(s)-10260?

i am having trouble trying to fix my foor control. when i was using it all of a sudden there was smoking and a... [Read more]

i can't get the needle to pull up the bobbin thread?

i need to know how to get the bobbin case to spin so that the needle can pull the thread up from the bobbin ca... [Read more]

Kenmore 12116690 timing?

How do I fix the timing on my 12116690 sewing machine. The bobbin doesn't pick up the thread. I don't have a... [Read more]

Brand new sewing machine wont sew!?

I have bought a sewing machine- having not used one for years.... I have re threaded the macine numerous times... [Read more]

bobbin carrier jumping?

My singer 9018 will not pick up from the bobbin because the bobbin carrier keeps moving. I know this is a simp... [Read more]

My Brother zig zags perfectly on cotton but not at all on spandex?

My reliable old Brother 2005 zig zags perfectly on cotton but when I switch over to spandex it doesn't work at... [Read more]

fabric gets stuck and thread is clumped together underneath?

When I am sewing, the machine will make 3-4 stitches, then it will stop. Even if you press the foot pedal, th... [Read more]

Needle is not picking up cotton from the spool. Why not?

Brother Sewing Machine with a Swing Needle. The Needle is not picking up the cotton from the Spool Why not? W... [Read more]

Sewing Machine wont pick up boppin thread?

Hello, I have a STITCHMASTER M-622 sewing machine, the needle wont pick up the boppin thread, I tried to ad... [Read more]

The hand wheel does not turn, is very stiff to move?

After using the machine on and off for about 2-3 hours, the hand wheel suddenly locked, and is very stiff to u... [Read more]

Bernina 730 record - how easy to take apart to replace a gear?

I have a beautiful Bernina 730 Record which has a badly cracked gear. I don't know the name for it - it sits ... [Read more]

When i try to sew the material get's stuck?

and when it does move a little the stitching is all tangled at the back ot the material, also the sewing machi... [Read more]

How to fix Toyota rs2000 bobbin thread ,it's very loose?

Bobbin thread not picking up neele thread just looping thread. Needle thread keeps snapping.

The needle on my 'Singer 378' won't pick up my bobbin thread?

I have threaded my needle, on my Singer 'Stylist' zig-zag model 378, as instructed and am trying to get it to ... [Read more]

More on the grinding noise with my Singer TouchTronic 2010?

My husband took the bottom off the machine and it looked as if mice had taken up residence. We cleaned all the... [Read more]

How can I fix a Singer 774/ 734 Stylist?

I'm trying to repair a Singer 774/ 734 Stylist. I need to replace the belt and some gears. Where can I find re... [Read more]

Elna Lotus SP : Cleaning the Bobbin Casing/Shuttle Area?

Does anyone know how to clean the bobbin casing and shuttle area? There seems to be a lot of lint trapped bet... [Read more]

need footcontrol?

i have bought a second hand sewing machine singer electronic550 but i need a new foot control any help please ... [Read more]

foot pedal control on Frister Rossmann 404?

I have a second-hand Frister + Rossman 404 which works fine for sewing seams but I can't control the speed ver... [Read more]

Kenmore 148.12010 tension assembly?

Is there any place that has a diagram of how to put the tension assembly back together, piece by piece? My 4 y... [Read more]