Does This Sewing Machine Look Simple Enough?
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3 years ago
forgive me for Making a new post, but afraid my sewing friends might not go back to original, and want to order ASAP. TIA!!!
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Comments (18)When having a feed problem, Take out all thread, top & bottom, & just put a piece of fabric through. If it feeds forward & in reverse, u have eliminated that there is a problem with the feed dog, the pressure foot downward tension, & the stitch length setting. Next, set the stitch length for 8 stitches per inch. Put a piece of paper under the pressure foot as u would a piece of fabric, lower the pressure foot & "sew" a couple of inches forward & in reverse. Count the holes...8 per inch? Good. Now, with settings that work properly, concentrate on threading correctly. (The bobbin threaded incorrectly is the problem 90% of the time). When your machine loads the bobbin with thread, the holes in the bobbin wall should be turning clockwise as u look down on it. When u place the bobbin in the bobbin case correctly, the holes should be turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Note this is not the easiest way for the thread to pull, & you don't want it to be. By following your direction guide carefully, it has you reversing direction as the thread feeds out of the bobbin case in order to cause the proper tension...u will have to hold 1 finger on the bobbin as u are threading it through the bobbin case to have it reverse direction. Now place the whole thing into the machine. The bobbin thread will just hang down. Now by holding lightly onto the end of the top thread, & with the pressure foot up, give 1 turn by hand on the wheel, usually toward you, so the needle goes in & out once. The top thread should pick up the bobbin thread. Tug on the top thread end where you've been holding it & it should pull the bobbin thread up through the hole under the pressure foot. With the NEEDLE in the uppermost position, pull both threads together until they are about a foot long. Now, putting the pressure foot down, sew a single piece of fabric for a couple of inches & inspect. Stitch should look smooth on both sides, no knots or looseness or pucker. If it doesn't, head for the repair shop. If convenient, take just your bobbin & bobbin case to the repair shop & make sure u are doing that step correctly. Your Brother bobbin & case fit many machines including Singer, & the shop person will be able to show you. (Am a H.Ec. teacher for 20 yrs.)...See MoreWhy does my sewing machine do this?
Comments (1)Sounds like it needs an adjustment. Is there a screw on top of the bobbin winder shaft (where you put the bobbin)? Try turning it a little bit one way and try it; if it's not better try turning it a little bit back the other way. It could be that the bar that tells it the bobbin is full is bent a little bit. You'd probaby need a machine repair tech. to fix that. Donna...See MoreNeed new sewing machine: sewing, quilting, embroidery
Comments (11)I'm familiar with the Husqvarna Viking line which should be accommodate much of your wishes. The latest issue of the HV Epic or its sister Pfaff machine (don't know the model name) both have larger throats, but they won't be taller. They're large and aren't the kind you put away each time you use it. Also,be prepared for sticker shock. Best idea is to visit local major sewing machine brand dealers to test drive machines and sometimes they have good promotions or decent prices on 2nd hand machines. I would stay out of Walmart if you want a sturdy, dependable machine....See MoreRecommendations for hand-held sewing machine (for VERY basic sewing)
Comments (15)Before the pandemic, old machines were available at resale shops. We picked up an old Singer in the wood cabinet with all the parts for $25. And it works! I need to try sewing with it. Many people who make bags (totes and purses) love the old SIngers. In about a year to two years, I expect to see a lot of machines available for resale again. Maybe there are some out there -- people who tired quickly or those who wanted to trade up. Dealers often have some used machines. That's how I got mine -- went to the dealer I called to find out if repairs were an option. He said no, but he had a very lightly used Bernina that was a honey of a deal. I went to look at it and discovered it didn't use any of the attachments I had, not even the same bobbins. So I started over. The dealer had Brother also -- I just had a bias against them because of all the cheap ones sold in the big stores. I think my niece would burn through one a year. But MANY quilters and bag makers as well as embroiderers are using Brother machines that do very well....See More
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