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Needle is not picking up the thread?

Hi, I have a fairly new small sewing machine and have been using it with no problems for the last 2 months.... [Read more]

how to thread lervia sewing machine?

i cannot get the basic stitch on my machine as my daughter was playing with all dials and i cant find the manu... [Read more]

How do I thread my Fristman Cub Seven sewing machine?

I can't get the tension right when using it to sew cotton lawn- puckers underneath and eventually snarls. ... [Read more]

Singer 1030 -Bobbin problem and stitch control problem?

How do I thread the bobbin. Machine not used in years. Followed the manual with no success. Stitch control ... [Read more]

brother model xl2010 sewing machine?

on the first stitch the thread wraps around the shuttle hook.

Sewing machine hitting plate when trying to pick up thread?

I bought a Homemaker sewing machine in excellent condition which had only been used a couple of times. I remo... [Read more]

My sewing machine won't hold a stitch?

I replaced the bobbin and needle on my Kenmore (model 1278180). It seems to be an issue with the bobbin thread... [Read more]

lower tension incorrect?

I'm trying to replace a zipper in a heavy weight hoodie; tried #11 and #14 size needle with a heavier weight t... [Read more]

kenmore sewing machine #385 model #1278180?

thread on bottom side of fabric suddenly became very loopy/tangled. I tried turning the top tension knob all t... [Read more]

its not picking up the thread from bobbin and sews backwards?

Hello, yesterday i bought a quigg nm 800 sewing machine on ebay but when i tried it at home. its not stichi... [Read more]

loose bottom stitch?

Hi I am trying to sort out my mums toyota sewing machine. The bottom thread is very loose and does not imp... [Read more]

My thread tension control is loose and won't tighten?

I have an electric Jones ZigZag machine which I inherited. It does not have a model number but is mainly fawn... [Read more]

How to set time on sewing machine myself?

I have a Singer Fashion Mate model 237 purchased new in 1969. Never had any problem..reg oil etc... Sewing p... [Read more]

singer 5528 is eating my bobbin thread!!!?

i think it's a tension problem but i have no idea how to fix it. it's an old-school machine and way out of my ... [Read more]

why can't i thread the bobbin on my singer 9217? ?

It seems impossible. I follow the instructions exactly and the thread won't come up. I can't wind a bobbin e... [Read more]

Brother XL 3520 not picking up bobbin thread on zig zag?

Hi, I have just aquired a Brother XL 3520 and the straight stitch is fine, however if I try to zig zag or any ... [Read more]

How to fix Embroidery Machine?

I have a Brother PE-150, it won't stitch out the designs, everything moves as it should, but the thread just i... [Read more]

help with malfunctioning upper tension Singer 201k?

My Singer sewing machine showed classic signs of having high upper tension when I first used it. It was set at... [Read more]

my upper thread keeps breaking on rs3000,i want a normal stich?

basically i want to stitch a garment and my sewing machine thread (upper) keeps breaking ive tried different m... [Read more]

How can I retime my sewing machine?

I have a brother LS-2125i sewing machine, it won't do a zig zag stitch. only straight. I've cleaned it, tried ... [Read more]