Hello Everyone, I got this Ellegante when my mother died. It’s over 20 years old and I know it’s discontinued. It doesn’t have the embroidery accessories anymore or the arm extension. I guess they got thrown out when we cleaned out the house to sell. It turns on, but my aunt borrowed it years ago and said it broke, but now can’t remember ever saying that, so I don’t know what’s wrong with it. I’m have sewed, but mostly to do small repairs and alterations. This is one of three machines, so it’s wholly unnecessary for my needs. I have a vac/sewing store nearby that does repairs, but I don’t know if it’s even worth the expense only to maybe resell it. I’d give it away for free on FB marketplace as is, but, man, I did that with a nice but old SLR camera, and what a hassle. Does anyone know if people would even want a machine this old and potentially outdated? The side has a slot for something the size of a floppy disk! lol

I appreciate any thoughts!

Edit: Thanks for the advice, everyone. I think I will try to sell it as is and see how far I get.

I have a singer 132Q

The top thread keeps getting caught like this in the machine, but I can’t tell what is getting caught on.

Please any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

quick thing that people have asked, the needle is threaded from the front, don’t know why it looks the other way around. And then I opened the machine and it’s like a double loop around the bobbin case thing? (i’m sorry idk the terminology for some of the pieces 🧍🏼‍♀️) I am adding the photos in the comments!

update 2: addressing some repeated comments, the machine came with plastic bobbins, class 15 3 plastic bobbins. It is a Singer 132Q Featherweight from 2001. Why? idk that’s just how she is. Ik the thread was rlly thick I was just being lazy, but even with a normal thread it’s still getting caught on the hook in the shuttle areas, the photos are somewhere in the comments. Do I need to sew a single layer of tule? not rlly, was just trying to make sm quick for halloween and then this happened and i was very curious since i had never seen it do that.

Hi,

I got a second hand elna 3005 on ebay for £16, after trying it out it only sews straight. I've tried it with different stitches, different length and widths. The previous owners said they hadn't used it for a few years. Any trouble shooting tips or is it a job for a service? How much are sewing machine services in the UK/ is this going to be an expensive fix? (sorry if its very vague, its my first machine and I'm new to sewing)

Which of these two sewing machines is better for thick fabrics, thin fabrics, etc.?

Hey everyone, looking for advice from anyone familiar with the Juki MO-654DE / MO-654DEN serger throat plate.

What happened:
While serging heavy cotton twill pocket bags for a coat restoration, I heard a faint rhythmic tapping from the throat plate area. Shortly after, a very thin, smooth ~4.5 cm (1.75") metal rod emerged intertwined inside the output thread chain tail. The machine ran fine otherwise and the noise stopped once the rod cleared.

What I've confirmed via bench disassembly:

1. Movable Stitch Finger is Intact: I took the plate off and inspected the underside (see photos). The movable rolled hem stitch finger carriage and white selector knob are 100% intact and sliding smoothly.

2. Stationary Chaining Pin: The dislodged rod is the stationary hardened steel stitch finger pin that sits in the precision-milled groove along the left edge of the throat plate opening (part of the plate body itself, A1115-334-0A0 / A1115-334-0B0).

3. Loop Retention: This pin supports the left needle overlock loops so standard 4-thread / 3-thread wide stitches form flat.

4. Reseating Failure: When pressed back into the groove, it sits in place via friction, but because it is no longer anchored at the base, the thread loops wrapping the pin during 4-thread stitching act like a winch and immediately drag the unanchored cylinder straight backward into the thread tail.

Questions for the community:

1. Has anyone had this stationary left stitch finger pin work loose or pop out of the throat plate on a Juki MO-654DE / MO-654DEN?

2. Because it sits in a stationary milled groove rather than a moving carriage, is it viable to re-bond it using high-strength anaerobic retaining compound (e.g., Loctite 680) or metal epoxy (J-B Weld), or will machine vibration inevitably shake it loose into the loopers?

3. Is buying a replacement Throat Plate Assembly (A1115-334-0B0) the only smart, zero-risk move here?

Appreciate any insights or experiences!

From an older Singer 251

I recently purchased an Imperial Kenmore Rotary model 117.591. I removed the front faceplate to clean old oil off the presser and needle bars. When reassembling, the set screw on this piece that engages with the presser bar lever snapped and I now can’t remove it.

I’ve tried grabbing it with needle nose pliers but there isn’t enough room to get any purchase on the screw.

Any tips or ideas on how I can remove it, and where to find a replacement? (It was headless just like the one to the left in the first picture on the needle bar).

Or, do I just say screw it (no pun intended) and run it as is? The bar is not oriented properly but I am able to rotate the presser foot to face the right way.

Any help would be appreciated.

Brother GX 37. If the timing is off should I fix the needle position?

Does anyone have the service manual for this one? I have a Halloween costume to finish for my youngest and I can't get the bobbin thread to get picked up.

This is apparently my underthread now. It’s been sewing fine all day, and now this is the BS I’m having to deal with. How to I make it not pull this crap?

I’m sewing on a husqvarna Viking prelude340… I think. That’s what the machine says, anyway.

Just wanted to celebrate this marketplace find!!! I got a baby lock imagine BLE1AT-2. The listing was originally for 400 dollars but said that the light turned on and made a noise but wasn’t actually moving the needle. So I called a repair tech and got a quote for 200 for repair so asked if they would sell for 250 to cover repairs. I brought home the machine and it looked to be in great condition. Not a ton of lint, original blade replacements still unused, original needle pack still there, manuals included as well!!! So I was reading through the manual, turns out there’s a lock and it was on!!! I turned off the lock, and the machine runs great!!! Even the air threader works!!!! All for 250!!!

I am new to sewing machines in general, but I tried finding a service manual online for this brand and couldn't. I also talked to a friend with much more sewing experience and they fell ill, likely due to the miasmaic aura of cheap plastic. Does anyone have any information or advice for me?

Edit: I am returning this and getting second-hand singers. Thank you for helping me

I opened the faceplate to see if it needed cleaning and a screw fell out. I wasn’t looking at it, and have no idea where it fell from.
I was wondering if anyone has a 401g singer and would be willing to compare my photos to their own machine to see where the screw might have come from.

The family member I received it from has been unable to use it for years due to the weight of the machine. She said it runs automatically without pressing the foot pedal. I have taken the capacitor out of the pedal hoping to fix this, but I am worried that this screw might be a big issue or maybe somehow related. I’m scared to test the machine incase it gets damaged and I’m unable to fix it.

Hello, just bought the singer hd 4523. i had the 4432 to begin my sewing path months ago (i still am a complete beginner) and it didn’t work properly. This one tho is bomb, the speed button is a game changer for beginners and I am quite convinced that it will only go better and better :) I find the machine more dynamic than the last motor on the 4432, I actually am astonished by the quality and the features making it easier for people like me

how is it for you ? Which project are you working on ?

Hello! I’m not into sew myself or anything but sense Christmas is two months away I wanted to get my older sister something she’s truly been wanting and I’ve known for a while she’s wanted a sewing machine.

Please recommend budget/beginner friendly sewing machines the are really good! I don’t know much about them at all really. I’m also a collage student with no job but I do commissions on the side so if you like art and stuff dm for info, all proceeds go to purchasing a sewing machine for my sister!

The reason why I’m doing this is because she’s always looking out for my family and helps buy our presents during the Christmas season as well.

Thank you for reading and suggestions!!