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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]

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]

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 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]

Possible timing problem on singer touchtronic 2001?

My machine sews straight stitches for a few inches just fine, then it will skip a few stitches then it will be... [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]

How to fix Singer TouchTronic 2001 only able to do straight stitch?

Re Singer Touch-Tronic 2001 memory machine Sewing Machine with touch control in picking stitches and built in... [Read more]

adjusting stitch lenght on older kenmore?

i have a older kenmore sewing machine atleast 25 years, I love it sews through anything. Problem I have is the... [Read more]

My Singer 9005 machine is breaking the top thread?

I have gone through my settings (tension, stitch length, etc.) and believe everything is correct. I can get fa... [Read more]

My zig-zag won't zig or zag )-:?

I have a Kenmore #158-13571 that is about 32 years old. It has always worked perfectly until a couple of days... [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]

problem with tention on a new home machine model JD1722?

Help I'm having problems with the bottom tention stitch it keeps forming little loops every inch or so, any Id... [Read more]

problem with tention on a new home machine model JD1722?

Help I'm having problems with the bottom tention stitch it keeps forming little loops every inch or so, any Id... [Read more]

How to fix old white brand sweing machine, model number 167?

I am having some trouble with my new (from second hand store) white brand sewing machine. The problem is that ... [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]

Kenmore Ultra-Stitch 6 Problems!?

My machine keeps getting jammed by a bunch of threads coming up from the bottom. I've threaded and re-threade... [Read more]

how can I fix my zig zag [Brothers Boutique 771] serial #c25187945?

I first tried to use the overlock stitch (overcasting) I followed the instruction in the brothers sewing manua... [Read more]

How can I fix my Singer 774?

I have a Singer 6233 stitches do not form properly. The problem is either with the dial on the front of the ma... [Read more]