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Not picking up stiches?

Thank you Ken, so much for helping me with the problem on my sewing machine's needle position. The thing is no... [Read more]

Problem turning the hand wheel on Kenmore sewing machine model 385.1168280?

Hello, I am having trouble turning the hand wheel on my sewing machine. It will only go part way and the nee... [Read more]

How do I fix bobbin problems with a Singer CG-500/550?

This sewing machine was inherited from a former seamstress and has worked wonderfully for more than several ye... [Read more]

Thread not catching/skipping problem?

I've recently been attempting to learn to sew on an old singer machine (1964, 337 model) given to my mum years... [Read more]

timing on Necchi sewing machine?

When the needle doesn't clear the turning mechanism that houses the bobbin - is that the timing? Is it possib... [Read more]

Brother XL 4011 Sewing Machine?

I have a brother 4011 sewing machine and the problem I have is that I cannot get the needle to pick up the low... [Read more]

problem with connecting needle thread and bobbin thread?

please, how do i form a loop between my needle thread and the bobbin thread in my machine.i just got a joys se... [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]

Why did my sewing machine stop sewing?

My Singer 7422 suddenly stopped sewing. The needle is moving and the dogs are moving the fabric, but no stitch... [Read more]

Why does the needle keep snapping on my Toyota sewing machine?

If I put in a new needle to use my Toyota machine, it will sew OK for a few centimetres, then suddenly without... [Read more]

I need help with timing of a Brother CS 8150 sewing machine?

I took our CS 8150 apart to clean out thread that was gumming up the works and keeping the machine from workin... [Read more]

Can't pick up bobbin thread through Fabric?

I have a White Sewing Machine Model 1740 Quilter. Theneedle will pick-up the bobbin thread initially; the fir... [Read more]

problem with older white sewing machine?

i recently bought a white triple-matic zz sewing machine from a good friend. it worked fine for 3 weeks, now i... [Read more]

Timing on my Euro-Pro Shark 361?

Yesterday, with my Euro-Pro Shark 361, I tried sewing over some fabric that was too thick. The machine made so... [Read more]

Why isn't my Toyota Quilt 50 catching the bobbin thread?

My two year old machine has worked reasonably well and had quite heavy use. Yesterday, it developed a trick wh... [Read more]

Singer Sewing Machine - 'Starlet'?

Hi Ken I have an old Singer Starlet (Foot Pedal Cat No. CR307 - Part No. 988274-051) sewing machine but I had... [Read more]

Singer Sewing Machine - dog feet/bobbin problem?

Hi I have an old sewing machine - Singer Melodie 20 - and when ever I try to sew something it starts fine but... [Read more]

How can I fix Pfaff 1469 Sewing machine?

My Wifes machine will not disengage the sewing mechanism by turning the knob 103. What is the problem? I have ... [Read more]

How can I fix my sewing machine?

WHen I press the pedal, the needle is jammed, however, I was able to move the needle up manually, and when I t... [Read more]