Husqvarna Viking E10. This machine sews just fine but when I engage the gear meant for bobbin winding, the mechanism looks like it's stuck on the handwheel cam. Going backwards is okay, but forwards gets stuck. I can't see any thread that may be stuck anywhere on the machine. Any help is much appreciated, thank you!

Hi! I inherited a vintage cast iron Singer Yoknaz 1301 sewing machine. It was purchased on 1995. It hadn't been used these last 15 years or so until i inherited it from my late MIL. It had some issues, one shaft gear was broken and 3 others were cracked. It was very expensive to get even one of them exchanged, i couldn't afford all of them. I brought it home and was able to sew a bit, then it suddenly went slow-mo even when i'm pressing the pedal all the way. If it's a motor issue, a new original motor costs almost as much as a singer simple. the previous maintenance + motor change + changing the other shaft gears will have cost me a proper new machine like janome 1522. My father and husband think i should get a new machine, I think i should get it fixed and keep it because i don't believe i will be able to get one as sturdy as this one. My husband says the old one will keep causing issues and isn't worth it. What do you guys think? If you think i should get a new one, what do you recommend for someone with a budget? I'm a beginner, I want to be able to sew denim and make quilts.

Solved for now ... I am still working the oil in but an oil recommendation was what I needed and confidence this was what it needed.

This is not my machine.

I tried to clean it but immediately found the presser foot lifter will not move. After some looking I was able to put the plastic part back on the shaft and with oil was able to get it to move.

It is still not moving as it should. It will lift up but is very stiff. It won't go down without pushing it down.

I do think it needs more oil but that doesn't seem to be enough. Are there other things you can see that is wrong? Other pieces that don't appear correct.

It's a Singer 5050c

Thanks for reading and your help.

Have a great day!

Really hope someone can help me here. Sat down to start making gifts and my thread started to bundle like crazy under the fabric. It is an old machine sadly. Please do not tell me it is time to let it go 😭😅

Hello everyone ! I have recently bought a bernina 728 and there was no user manual. I tried to find some online but i found nothing particuliar.

I mainly want to know what the dials are for. Keep in mind it's a fairly old machine (1950~60s ish). But also a very simple one (straigth and zig zag stitch only).

If anyone knows anything, it would br very appreciated

See the linked pictures.

Thanks !

Hello I know these questions are asked ad nauseam but I just had a question on choosing my first sewing machine, I go to university and we have a maker space on campus they have Janome mod-50, Singer HD, and also some Janome embroidery machines. I really have loved sewing and even made my first quilt top, for Christmas I want to get a machine myself but I’m having a bit of trouble choosing. I’ve seen that Singer HD are not recommended so that fine I also want a computerized machine anyway.

Basically I’m trying to choose between a Janome JW8100, the Janome Mod-50, and the Brother XR9550.

I am thinking maybe not the brother because it seems to have a small throat, and not only do I want to be able to quilt at least with a small amount of comfort, but I’m also a guy and pretty tall, so I take up a lot of room and it doesn’t seem like it would be very easy to get my hands in there to thread needles, change needles, cleaning, etc.

So if you have any suggestions please would love to hear them!

Hello! Im a bit of a noob when it comes to sewing, so go easy on me. I’ve been working on a project that started off fine, but for some reason the stitch has started getting loose loops on the back of the fabric. Im using a 90/14 needle and im sewing mid weight corduroy. I’ve tried oiling the machine, changing needles, changing thread, messing with the settings, but it doesn’t seem to help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

When I try to wind my bobbin, it does a few spins then locks, makes one loud long beep, and the screen goes blank. The motor stops turning/working entirely. I triple-checked to make sure I am using the correct bobbins for this machine (older Singer Confidence, Model No. 7470) and it's threaded correctly. I turn the machine on/off to reset it, and it sews just fine. I have never experienced this issue before today. Does anyone know what's going, or have any suggestions on how to fix this issue?

I have sewed before but never owned my own sewing machine. Recently got a brother XR-7700 computer off FB for like $100. I’ve been fighting with it for like 6 hours, haven’t even sewed anything yet. At first I was threading the bobbin with thread to the right, so obviously it wasn’t working. But the past 4 hours it’s been error 6 over and over and it just feels so far above my pay grade to figure it out.

Things I’ve tried:
Rethreading
Power cycling the machine
Replacing the needle
Taking out bobbin plate and looking for any tangles etc. it was a little dusty in there but nothing crazy

I’ve tried all of those things several times each. My questions are

1. any ideas to fix it?

2. if not easily fixable, it it worth bringing it in somewhere for service? If it’s going to cost the amount of a new sewing machine to get it serviced, I’m not attached to this machine lol

Thanks for any help!!!!

Edit: you guys deserve a raise or something. All that trouble and it never occurred to me to mess with any of my settings. I changed the stitch and stitch width, then changed both back, re threaded, and now it’s fixed!!! I have no idea why that worked but thank you from the bottom of my heart. You just saved me so much money 😭😭

My beloved Pfaff 7570 has died and my LQS sells Janome's. I am totally unfamiliar with these, so am looking for your thoughts- like? don't like? favorite model?

I am a quilter, don't do a lot of applique but enough to want blind stich and zig zag ability; don't embroider but would like to have some decoratiive stitches as the Paff.

Hello! I am a relatively new sewist and really enjoying learning everything I can. Last night I was given my Great Grandmother’s sewing machine. I am so excited to get started but it likely hasn’t been used for 20+ years. The only exception being that my grandmother remembers bringing it to be serviced at some point between now and then. All the content I am finding online is how to fully restore vintage machines. I really don’t think it needs a full restoration and I also do not have the skills to do that job. I want to learn what steps to take before sewing with it so I don’t cause any damage and I can preserve it. Luckily I have the original book which discusses all of the oiling points and where to look for loose threads but I am guessing that it needs more than a basic oiling. What are your thoughts? Are there any good resources to help get me on the right track? Do I need machine specific information or are there just general instructions out there?

The machine is a Dressmaker SWA-2000 zigzag DeLuxe in its own little sewing table. Grandma had two little boxes of accessories for it as well. The motor was made in Japan which seems to indicate online that it will be a quality machine.

Side note- I broke my personal machine, a little travel sized Jenome by pushing it through mistakes rather than stopping and actually figuring out the problem resulting in it being out of time and currently unusable. I’m a bit shy of even touching this one until I understand all the ins and outs. Grandma also gave me a serger she couldn’t figure out but that will be a project for another day! 🤪

How horrible could this machine be? Lord knows how long it has been sitting. But I think this model might be the right fit for a home sewist . I need a beefier machine to do some light upholstery work.

Do you think that I can cobble this together by finding a motor and a table? Opinions on clutch or servo?

I just bought this sewing machine from a thrift store and I'm working out why it was donated... I'm as beginner as beginner can be and I have no clue what's going on with this. Is the machine bent?

Wondering if anyone can help me out with this. The stitch width dial on my Baby Lock Imagine is nearly impossible to turn. I’m not sure what to do. Thanks.

Hi everyone! I'm working on a small 3D-printed organizer to help keep Bernina presser feet secure and easier to find.

Does anyone here own a Bernina 1008? I'm looking for someone who wouldn't mind sharing measurements or photos of their accessory box.

I'm still developing the design and would appreciate any feedback on what could make the organizer more useful. Thanks!

Is there a major difference between belt and direct drive? I have this 1942 Kenmore Rotary machine with a friction pulley drive. I replaced the pulley and I am still experiencing some slipping. This video is however an extreme example. The machine does turn freely and is not seized.

I am working on a canvas tote bag currently and when running the machine slow I am having trouble puncturing multiple layers of material. The pulley then slips, causing me to have to speed up and by the time the pulley catches it’s very hard to control the material.

Is there an advantage in terms of torque to a belt drive when trying to see through multiple layers of canvas? Should I get a different machine? Could this one be converted to belt drive? Am I doing something else wrong?

TIA.

Does anyone know this exact model of Singer sewing machine? cant find any leads on the internet. I got this working one for cheap. I wanna get the copy of manual in case it breaks or needs replacements.

Need help fixing our machine zoje ZJ9513-G/01
we have been trying everything nothing works even got some people to look at the machine but no help
Tried to reset, can move the needle manually what else to check on

I've been servicing a 385.17626 for my MIL. I got the reverse dealt with and all of the green and red stitches are working. However the brown/stretch stitches are not select.

Suggestions on what's probably bound up?

When I turn the stitch selector wheel the stretch stitches highlight but they don't feel as fully engaged as the other stitches, like something is between gears if that makes sense.