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Empisal Super Star Mark II Embroidery machine not picking up bottom thread?

I just inherited this machine with a broken needle. After replacing the needle, it won't pick up the bottom t... [Read more]

pfaff creative 1471 sewing machine?

bobbin holder has come loose. Have stripped the machine & located the screws that secure the bobbin holder to... [Read more]

briggs and Stratton 14.5 locking up when starting, model287707?

I got this from my sister after my brother in law passed away. It had set for several years. Turned over very ... [Read more]

How can I fix my Hobbylock 797 to sew the chain stitch?

Hi everyone, I have just bought and cleaned up a second hand Pfaff hobbylock 797 overlocker/serger, 5 thread. ... [Read more]

How do I change needle position on Frister Rossman 45 (not Mark II)?

On my Frister Rossman 45 I do not have a needle position control lever. How do I change the position? The only... [Read more]

mondeo overheating and excesive reving?

I have a ford mondeo 1.8 r reg which has been converted to gas before i got it. it overheats when idling but t... [Read more]

Handwheel disengages, revisited?

Singer 427 Following the excellent advice on this site, I removed the handwheel, changed the position of th... [Read more]

I have a 1924 singer treadle, and can't get it to stitch?

Sometimes the stitch catches but usually not: the needle is in the right way, it's oiled, so I think it's a te... [Read more]

worcester 24I junior losing pressure?

I have a static caravan with a Worcester 24I Junior boiler. The pressure gauge goes down slowly over a period... [Read more]

how do I fix my brother XL 2120?

I have not had this brother machine for a too long (I had it given to me by my aunt recentlyso got it second h... [Read more]

how can I stop my bobbin jamming?

I have a brother 4000D. When I start to sew the machine makes a horrible noise and the top threads all loop up... [Read more]

How do you open the back of a Sony NW-A1000?

I have a Sony NW-A1000 and I need to replace the battery but the instructions are a bit confusing. The instruc... [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]

Janome 6260 skipping stitches?

I have tried changing tension, needle, thread, foot to no avail. My machine is drastically skipping stitches,... [Read more]

How do I adjust my Poulan Weedeater GHT225 carb for running at high speed?

I have a weedeater GHT225 trimmer which ran fine the one time I used it last spring 2007. It will start r... [Read more]

How can I fix Singer 8280?

I have Singer Model 8280. I just got it few months ago. On the beginning I didn't have any problems. Everythin... [Read more]

Why will the needle not engage on my new machine?

I have a new White Westinghouse sewing machine (model 1777). the Foot pedal will not engage the needle and wh... [Read more]

Bernina 830 missing stitches?

Hello, I have been doing alot of free machine embriodery on my bernina 830, but over the past 30mins it keeps ... [Read more]

How can I fix my Toyota RS2000 sewing machine?

The screw that holds the needle in place has snapped leaving part of the screw thread inside the holder. I hav... [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]