Hi, I have a Touch & Sew 706 in it's original cabinet. Hubby bought it for me over 30 years ago. Four years ago it had to have a very major repair involving a new bobbin winding mechanism and a new gear. The repairman said it was worth getting it repaired. The parts had to come from Germany and it was at the repair shop 2 weeks. Since it came back it's been working hard - making quilts. It purrs like a kitten and is a pleasure to use. I still have the worry occasionally, that something will go wrong. I did find that I kept breaking needles until I realised that I wasn't pushing the needle all the way into the needle housing when I replaced it. I love this machine but I also have a lightweight Toyota ECO 15A, bought from Tesco Direct to take to quilting group. Since getting the Singer repaired and buying the cheap Toyota, I have really come to appreciate my old T & S.

I doubt if this machine is all steel. I believe it's a model from the 1960s and the gears are probably made of a type of plastic that has softened over the years, hence the breakage.. I'm not sure if it can be repaired, but I heard somewhere that they can be replaced with metal gears. If you have someone in your area that repairs old sewing machines, I would recommend calling them and getting their opinion. Sadly, I lost a beautiful Singer model 621 that had the same problem, because there was no one in the area where I lived at the time who repaired sewing machines, and I wasn't sure if it could be repaired. If you want a good,solid Singer machine, look for a 1950s model or earlier. I now have a Singer model 301A that I love - all metal, steel gears, no belt and sews great. If you want to learn about vintage sewing machines, go to quiltingboard.com and visit the Vintage Sewing Machine forum - tons of info, and great advice on buying, repair, etc. I have learned a lot about vintage sewing machines there !

The bobbin case doesn't move, it stays put. The bobbin turns as the thread gets picked up by the upper thread. There is a hook and race that comes around with the upper thread, that is the part that moves under the bobbin plate. The touch and sew models have a very clever bobbin set up, it is a bit unusual and unfortunately I don't have something close to a 626 near me to guide you. It's not difficult though, and it's easy to follow the pictures in the manual. The bobbin case should click secury into position and the bobbin should drop in snuggly. Do a youtube search on Touch and Sew in geneal, it will likely have identical bobbin area setup. There is a tiny setting lever near the bobbin not sure what to call it, it has a flat round top, it has to be in the right position for sewing. I hope you have the manual, double check threading. Also double check that the needle is put in the correct way, flat side facing backwards and needle threads front to back. The 626 model is the last of the all steel geared machines, it's a very good model, and I hope you know you have a machine worth spending time and money on. There isn't a single model made today with all metal gears, it handles layers of heavy to fine fabrics and it stitches very fine. If there's anything it is a bit more noisy than the the most silent Singer models, but it can be improved with oils like Triflow and Finish Line Ceramic Wet lube. They are perfect for vintage sewing machines, with added teflon and nano ceramics which add a noticeable smoothness to the machinery. Remember to oil all the points shown in the manual, if it hasn't been used in a while, you need to give it a drop or two of oilk every where, run it a bit and then repeat the following days. Triflow and Finish Line Ceramic Wet lube are ideal, but any good sewing machine oil will do. You have a really nice machine, I promise :- ) http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_626_threading_diagram.htm For the busted gears: where are they placed? I can't find a user or service manual for this model on the web. I'm sure you will get it sorted out, as I already said, this model is good enought to have serviced and repaired professionally. With a bit of luck and effort a lot can be done at home too :- )

Hi everyone. chickemama, I have a T&S Singer 626 like you. was given to me. I've been working on it for a couple of months. I only sewed in school 2 basic things over 30 yrs ago. this machine was jammed. I cleaned, oiled all medal gears. I threaded it, and it worked. was having fun making different designs, different colors. All of a sudden it jammed.Was trying different ways to fix it. I even loosened & tightened screws. I started looking on U tube. I know I messed up timing. 1st, I never knew your only suppose to turn wheel towards you, also, i found out your not suppose to touch set screws to Bobbin. Been trying to set timing with needle (top of machine) & Bobbin, bottom of machine. Been trying to line up needle to Hook. I got it to pick up Loop, then when I continued turning wheel, the needle is not Lined up right, cause its touching medal. I took out needle. I think i messed up red button that automatically fills bobbin cause nut & washer fell off. I put it back on, now when I press button, the bobbin area isn't raising up & down anymore. I have been trying so hard to fix this!! : ( Can anyone help me, Please?? My son signed me in here, but I noticed my names not showing up, just my Lighthouse picture. For now, you can call me "Lighthouse Lady", (ha ha ha) its suppose to be Leena777 : )