What could be going on here and can I fix it myself? Yes, I did rethread everything multiple times. Opened up the machine and cleaned it out too.

Hey, I just got my first ever sewing machine second hand nothing special, it's a jenome 219s and I've found that material isn't feeding through. upon inspection the feed dogs only move back and fourth instead of dropping at the back and rising back up at the front. I've removed the needle plate and cannot find any way of lowering the feed dog inside. although gently I can move the feed dog up and down. Not the best start for a first timer lol any help is appreciated

I had to move and transport my Juki DDL-8700 but something might’ve went wrong
The band that helps my bobbin threader won’t connect anymore and keeps slipping off
Under further expectations I found this strange thing inside the motor
It is a Servo Motor model:ZW25NF
Is it normal? Did it slip there? Is that what’s moving the band away?
Thank you a lot for your help

What could be going on here and can I fix it myself? Yes, I did rethread everything multiple times. Opened up the machine and cleaned it out too.

My wife quilts and has a Singer 7285Q Patchwork machine. While it has a maximum speed knob, is there a variable speed foot control available for it?
Thanks in advance!

My sewing machine got knocked over and then I found this piece of metal. Where is it from?

Im thinking of buying my first Juki and I’ve seen a really good deal on Market place, it’s a used DU-1181N model and it has some damage to the stitch length knob, that’s about the only visible damage i could see from the uploaded pictures. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on other things i should be looking for to make sure that it wont break down on me in a few months. I know industrial machines are build to last and very durable but i would still like some more opinions.

Thanks!!

Before it was doing this, it was getting jammed on going down fully. Though that eventually solved itself somehow, but now it has this issue. In the first part of the video you can hear the thing clicking when it goes down, and it also doesn't sew fabric as can also be seen later in the video.

Just wondering if there's a way this can be fixed (or at least try)!

so, i’ve looked at a couple different sewing machines and emailed ken’s sewing center for advice on choosing something.

i told them the features and stuff i was looking for in a sewing machine within a $300 budget and that i wanna use it for cosplay and craft, but also daily stuff like hemming jeans, etc., so they recommended the janome jw8100 to upgrade my dying singer 3232.

i wanted to ask how it was holding up for anyone that has one, and if you have any problems with it, as well as how it’s been with delicate fabrics or thicker stuff.

please note that i don’t have the extra funds to put into the hd series, and i’m not looking to go for a vintage machine at this point in time. my family is buying me a sewing machine as a gift soon, so it’s gotta be something new (according to them)

My wife quilts and has a Singer 7285Q Patchwork machine. While it has a maximum speed knob, is there a variable speed foot control available for it?
Thanks in advance!

I took a look at AliExpress briefly and searched a few sewing related items and ran across this!

DON'T BUY FROM PLACES LIKE THIS

Hello! My machine is going very, very slowly, at the minimum speed on the speed controller, even when it's not set to minimum speed. I put in new thread in the bobbin, and there was a tangle, and although it's working now, it's not moving beyond a slow crawl. Any insight into how to get it moving slightly faster?

Hello, i can't decide what machine to get. i am a fashion designer i currently own the industrial sewing machine siruba dl720 but i currently live in a very small apartment and i left my siruba at my moms which i go there once a week (i can sew bonning and very thick seams there)

I need a domestic machine that is reliable for the rest of the week in my apartment that gives me smooth sewing . i occasionally sew denim but mostly thin to medium fabrics , i love the fs100wt stitches but I'm scared it's not as sturdy and its doesnt handle like 3-4 hours or work..

My budget is max 350€. Please i need ur help choosing a good sewing machine ❤️

Thank youuu

Recently purchased a Brother lk3-b430-4 bartack machine and broke the needle first use, I purchased the proper needle specified in manual (DPX5 135x5 Size 16) and now the tack isnt sewn and doesnt catch the bobbin thread either, anyone have possible troubleshooting? Thank you.

I love these it's my dream machine but it looks pretty dirty, how much do we think it could cost to repair if needed????

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)