How to mend ... Tension Problem Machine

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]

sewing machine?

i have a bernina artista 640 and i am having a problem with the tension on the embroidery carriage . ie too mu... [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]

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]

fabric gets stuck and thread is clumped together underneath?

When I am sewing, the machine will make 3-4 stitches, then it will stop. Even if you press the foot pedal, th... [Read more]

How do you put the tension back together for a Brother LS1217?

I have a Brother LS1217 sewing machine that was having tension issues so I stupidly took the tension knob off.... [Read more]

Why does the needle keep snapping on my Toyota sewing machine?

If I put in a new needle to use my Toyota machine, it will sew OK for a few centimetres, then suddenly without... [Read more]

problem with older white sewing machine?

i recently bought a white triple-matic zz sewing machine from a good friend. it worked fine for 3 weeks, now i... [Read more]

Feed dogs won't feed fabric forward, only backward, on my Brother?

Brother XL 2600i: My machine won't feed the fabric forward. I have to pull it through, of course resulting i... [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]

Why isn't my Toyota Quilt 50 catching the bobbin thread?

My two year old machine has worked reasonably well and had quite heavy use. Yesterday, it developed a trick wh... [Read more]

How to fix bottom thread looping on fabric?

Hi, Having trouble with my Singer Starlet 354 machine. Couple of days ago lower thread started looping on fac... [Read more]

Can anyone please help me fix the tension on my Brother?

Hi. I have a brother Xl - 4011 machine and it would appear to have a problem with the tension discs. I can't f... [Read more]

how do I fix the tension on my Brother sewing machine?

I have a problem with the tension on my Brother sewing machine. Can you help me solve my problem

Wiring re-connection problem and belt re-tensioning, zanussi tc470?

I took my tumble drier to bits as it had stopped heating and found that the water level in a box like thing ha... [Read more]

how can i check my tension springs for toyota model 7700?

my toyota 7700 has just been serviced and since it has been done the machine keeps jamming up. the serviceman ... [Read more]

Hotpoint Aqarius won't spin despite new brushes?

My Hotpoint Aqarius washer/drier had been working ok but then just stopped spinning. I have run a test cycle a... [Read more]

how can I fix my Servis washing machine?

Servis automatic washing machine model number M3022/M - drive belt from motor to drum rides up drum pulley and... [Read more]

How do I correctly replace the door catch on my Indesit 1263W washer?

The plastic door handle on my Indesit 1263W washing machine snapped. I have the correct replacement part. Taki... [Read more]

zanussi tc481w problem after belt replacement?

After fitting a new belt and pushing the motor to the left to tension the belt, I turned the machine on and im... [Read more]