How to mend ... Zag Needle Machine

bernina 530-2 restore zig zag?

my machine will not zig zag- I can move the needle but it will not sew a zig zag

Zig zag?

Our Kenmore model 385.1664180 won't zig zag. When sewing, the needle won't go right of centre. Is the machin... [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]

Bernina 830zig zag not working?

My Bernina 830 (27 years old) has stopped working on the zig zag stitch. The ordinary straight stitch was miss... [Read more]

Looking for a part?

Need to located a Multi Purpose Needle Plate. Part number 36210 for a Model 1430 ZIG ZAG Sewing Machine

How do I get the bobbin to rewind in a Singer 625 machine?

My needle does not pick up the thread in a previously wound bobbin and bring it up through the throat plate. A... [Read more]

Kenmore Sewing Machine 385.1695180 internal repair?

My machine will not follow the cam pattern and switch from straight to zig zag, it only does straight stitch. ... [Read more]

Bobbin trouble?

I recently bought a wonderful Singer Touch and Sew Special Zig-Zag Sewing Machine Model 626. It came complete... [Read more]

jones z620?

i was given ajones z620 an old machine but seems to work ok.BUT the straight stitch the needle is to the right... [Read more]

How to fix timing on a Singer 457 zig zag?

My needle is not catching the bobbin thread. It was working fine and then while sewing I heard a thud like sou... [Read more]

I have a singer 457 zig zag which is not threading/ catching the bobbin??

I have only just got this machine and am trying to thread the bobbin so that the needle can catch it. Its not ... [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]

How do I identify the model of a 40yr old Jones machine?

I have acquired an old Jones electric (foot pedal operated) machine and I need to acquire a manual but I can n... [Read more]

Brother Compal Galaxie 870 - zig-zag stitch not working?

The zig-zag stitch has stopped working on my Brother sewing machine. This is all the zig-zag stitches but the ... [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]

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]

Kenmore Model 1750 suddenly will no longer zig zag stitch?

Can't get my machine to zig zag any more.... The correct disc is in place.... Adjusting the Stitch Width Cont... [Read more]

re: zig zag [Brothers Boutique 771] serial#c25187945?

I tried the neede and it did not move,but I changed the needle anyway, it was slightly bent. I put it in corre... [Read more]

How can I free up locked Machine/needle?-motor and balance wheel are moving?

Hi On my zig zag machine the motor and balance wheel move but nothing else especially the needle, What do I do... [Read more]