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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 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]

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]

Why isn't my bobbin working?

Hi, I have a Brother CE-500prw sewing machine that I got a few months ago. It has worked fine all this time un... [Read more]

How can I fix my Riccar Super-Stretch model 570 sewing machine?

I have a Riccar Super-Stretch model 570 sewing machine for 27 years. Never have problem I can not fixed as I s... [Read more]

How do I fix the timeing on a singer 288?

My singer model number is 288 it is about 20 yrs old. I do not want to buy a new one, because this one is made... [Read more]

How can I fix a bobbin problem with a Singer model 6412?

I received a Singer 6412 without an instruction manual, so am operating without a net (except for over 40 year... [Read more]

Hand heel spins freely jamming needle in down position?

I have an older kenmore sewing machine and while sewing it will stop in the down position and then the hand wh... [Read more]

Elna Lotus 36 bobbin problem?

The bobbin under the needles became tangled up and after the cotton was pulled out with some force the needle ... [Read more]

Bernina 830 stopped working?

The sewing machine was given to me and looked like it hadn't been used in a while. I started it up to see if ... [Read more]

Bernina Deco Bernette 340 embroidery machine grinding noise?

I am borrowing a friend's embroidery machine. The bobbin area keeps jamming with thread. The owner of the ma... [Read more]

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]

How can I fix the zig zag on old Morse Fotomatic III?

All of a sudden my machine doesn't want to zig zag. It seems to work okay when I manually turn the balance wh... [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 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]

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]