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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]

PFAFF 1171 seized up form lack of use?

Hi I have owned and wore out several pfaff 1171 I purchased one on ebay the seller claimed it only had 10 hour... [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]

Boot repair -slim shaft?

My daughter has rather wide leg calfs so we purchased a pair of boots w/ a wider circumference. The boots tech... [Read more]

my needle keeps hitting the plate and breaking?

I took my XL6562 machine apart to clean and now that its back together I keep breaking needles. I think it has... [Read more]

Singer Touch & Sew 600e?

I am having a problem with my T&S 600e. I have skipped stitches & the stitch pattern selector does'nt seen rig... [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]

singer model 457 needle hook timing?

Replaced the top plastic gear with no trouble. Having a problem locating the rotary hook point. There is a bac... [Read more]

Buttonholer on Simplicity S180?

After successfully completing a few good buttonholes, the machine just continues the back bar tack rather than... [Read more]

How Do I put my Elna Supermatic back into forward stitch?

My grandmother passed away a couple of years ago and has left me her Elna sewing machine I would love to have ... [Read more]

Problem wilth a 66-1 singer treadle?

I am having a very hard time with my 66-1. The needle thread seems to be catching and causing it to break. I j... [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]

Memory Craft 8000 doest work?

Hope you can help me. I have a Memory Craft New Home 8000 that I purchased in 1994. This machine was only ta... [Read more]

how to fill a bobbin ultra-stitch 6 Kenmore model #1340281?

I bought a used Kenmore Ultra -stitch 6. The lady did not have a manual. It sews very well, however I have tro... [Read more]

I need to fix the zig-zag feature on my Brother Boutique 761?

When I set the machine to do the zig-zag stitch, it continues to sew in a straight line. Also, the needle bar... [Read more]

How to replace belt and re install clutch knob correctly?

Have a Kenmore sewing machine model 1820 #158.523.Serial # 0173201. I was having trouble getting it to stit... [Read more]

I can't set a straight stitch on brother boutiques 761?

Help I can't get my straight stitch back and my machine is ancient. Brother boutique 761

Kenmore sewing machine will no longer back stitch. Model #385.1695180?

When I push the lever to get it to back stitch, it just continues to go forward. I've looked inside thinking m... [Read more]

I am stuck in zig-zag and can't get older Kenmore 1325 to straight stitch?

All settings are in the correct position, but I cannot get the machine out of zig zag mode back to straight s... [Read more]

how can I fix my Euro Pro sewing machine?

After I cleaned the bobbing case, I went to put it back together and now it wont work at all. The bobbin keep... [Read more]