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Zanussi FJS 1397W - leaking and rattling?

Any ideas please on what the fault might be and how to fix it:- Flooding, something rattling inside, hard grey... [Read more]

how do I remould missing pieces of porcelain vases ect?

I have a pair of hand painted Noritake vases with broken necks, and the pieces are missing.Part of the necks a... [Read more]

How to clean the steam iron (Spirella SIMAC)?

We are in a hard water. The iron leaves dirty marks on the linen. How do we clean it out. Can we use the same ... [Read more]

Lower Tension on Newhome Compact?

The tension underneath is all wrong. Thread just lies in a straight line on the surface of the material caugh... [Read more]

How do I mend a rip on a tulle dress?

Can someone please tell me how to mend a rip in a tulle material dress? fancy dress outfit for a child , no la... [Read more]

Is it the drive belt slipping on my Crown Point & how do I fix it!?

My 28 year old Crown Point Sewing machine is just starting to revolt. Type SANWA - SZA-645 FL / CI; I have l... [Read more]

where can i buy the webbing to replace the seat on a garden swing?

The webbing on my three seater garden swing is broken. Where can i buy the plastic material/webbing to mend it... [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 do I remove gum from clothing after it's already been washed and dried?

My son got gum on his pants and I didn't know. I washed and dried them and the gum is hard. How do I get it ... [Read more]

Is there some reset button when a machine stops working?

I have a Kenmore model 90 automatic zig-zag sewing machine, bought used. It began to work immediately, but whe... [Read more]

how do you remove a bleach stain from a red cotton shirt?

I just bought the shirt and love the color red, but it was splashed on the sleeve with bleach and I don't know... [Read more]

What material do I need to replace my felt roof?

I need to replace 2 flat felt roof waht materials do I need?

I have a Kenmore Model 385 12916890 and am having trouble with the traction?

Hi! I am having issues with the traction, at least I think that is what it is called. The part underneath ... [Read more]

how to repair Singer 4210?

I was told that due to sewing a thick piece of material (velcro to medium-weight cotton) the timing had 'gone ... [Read more]

i have a stich problm?

i have a seiko jw-28bl-30 timming is set to the booke (oh im a mech on sewing machines) but nevery had the fol... [Read more]

I have an (old) Ariston ALD120 washing machine?

the (3) control buttons have stopped working. I opened up the component and took it apart to see that each (of... [Read more]

what could cause black specks to build up in my embroidery sewing machine?

I have a Brother Super Galaxie 2000 (sold as 8200 in US I think) that is building up black, carbon like materi... [Read more]

How do I insulate coombe ceiling space in my roof?

I have insulated normal loft space but have a problem trying to fill the coombe ceiling space. Is there a spe... [Read more]

My Singer 9005 machine is breaking the top thread?

I have gone through my settings (tension, stitch length, etc.) and believe everything is correct. I can get fa... [Read more]

repair clip on tie?

put thew tie material back on tie clip