Machine Maintenance & Repair

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Share tips on sewing machine and serger maintenance and repair.

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Huskylock 905

Anyone have a Huskylock 905 Serger? I absolutely love mine! I noticed this week that when I'm changing the thread that the lower looper eyes don't line up directly. When I push the tab to align them,…

Started by Larri Dec. 11, 2009.

Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance - Video

Sewing Machine Maintainance for the beginner.

Tagged: beginner, Maintainance, Machine, Sewing

Started by Susan Sep. 5, 2009.

Looking for Information 3 Replies

I hope someone can help me. A lady I work with gave me a small sewing machine to look at for her. She said it kept eating the fabric. It says on the front of the machine "Dressmaker Space Saver 100".…

Tagged: machine, sewing, small

Started by Toni. Last reply by Toni Sep. 1, 2009.

Please share your tips or ask for help! 2 Replies

Before calling for service repair, ask your fellow SWN sisters for help! You never know who could have the information you need. It could be a very simple fix.

Tagged: service, tips, help, fix, repair

Started by Susan. Last reply by Alie Stevens Jul. 1, 2009.

Skipping zig zags

I've got an Elna Diva 9000. I'm using the regular zig zag. It goes along just fine and then throws in a couple of straight stitches and goes back to zig zagging. Is the timing out? Do I need to take…

Started by Janet A. Wagley Jul. 1, 2009.

Sewing Machine Viking 6000 Cam Replacement

DIY sewing machine reapair Viking 6000 Series.

Tagged: machine, repair, replacement, cam, viking

Started by Susan Jun. 22, 2009.

Fixing a Top Load Bobbin

Common sewing machine adjustment of top load bobbin.

Tagged: repair, fix, Bobbin

Started by Susan Jun. 22, 2009.

Machine Maintenance #2

Pam continues to give step by step instructions on how to maintain your sewing machine

Tagged: machine, maintenance, repair

Started by Susan Jun. 22, 2009.

Video: Sewing Machine Maintenance

Pam teaches you how to clean and maintain your sewing machine.

Tagged: repair, machine, sewing

Started by Susan Jun. 22, 2009.

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Comment by Triciababe on March 9, 2010 at 12:26pm: Thank you, Carolyn! I guess I was taught that, too, (where I bought my machine and took my classes) but didn't realize that's what you meant. But thanksssss so much for sharing!! I'm sure other people will need this information, too (and it was a GREAT reminder for me!). I've learned to always ALWAYS pull my top thread out like you said, and not pull it from the top of the maching (not ever) as it does add to lint build up.

Comment by Carolyn on March 9, 2010 at 10:07am: Removing thread from tension disk. At the left end of the Bernina Artista is a screw that uses the hex screw driver which came with the machine. Unscrew the plate and remove it. This gives access to the inside of the take-up lever. I am able to see the thread that is caught and gently remove it. Also, when replacing the upper thread, I cut it just beyond the spool and pull it gently out from the needle as this helps prevent lint build-up between the disks.

Comment by Triciababe on February 23, 2010 at 5:38pm: Carolyn, please share! I have a Bernina Artista, too, and would like to know...

Comment by penny lindsay on February 23, 2010 at 3:41pm: I have a White Jeans machine, and my needle thread isn't connecting with my bobbin's thread. Can anyone help me or is it a job for a repair person? My reg. guy retired and I have no way to contact him. I'll have to find someone I can trust.

Comment by Carolyn on August 31, 2009 at 9:02pm: I have a Bernina Artista sewing machine. At a class I was taking the instructor accidentily got her thread caught in the tension disks. It was good that this happened as she showed us all how to correct this problem if it should happen to us.

Comment by Kay on August 30, 2009 at 8:11am: I am back with sad news about this machine, she's sick! I researched and found that she has a plastic gear inside the top cover and after inspecting, I found this gear was completely gone, no teeth left:(
Now I know why it would not pick up the bobbin thread. And since I'm on a fixed income I cannot afford to take her in for repairs. So she's up for sale. Oh well, I tried and will be sad to see her go!
So before you buy a machine like this one, be sure to check under the top for the plastic gear, it may save you some money.

Comment by Kay on August 29, 2009 at 9:51am

here
s the Singer Touch&Sew model 626 I just bought at the thrift store. It has plastic snap together bobbin that drops into case. I have checked out the insides and oiled all moving parts.This machine is zig zag and straight stitch with refillable bobbin without taking bobbin out.
My problem is the top thread will not pick up the bobbin thread. I threaded the machine according to threading guide from a website I found www.Sewusa.com. so I'm pretty sure it's threaded right. Is there something I have overlooked?

The needle is in right and threaded from front to back. If anyone has this machine, please tell me what's going on with mine. thanks a bunch,
Kay

Comment by markywmurray on August 28, 2009 at 4:59pm: Hello!! I have a couple of classic machines I use, and try to do maintenance on .. with my hubs. help that is!1 A Singer Rocketeer, 403, 328 and a Viking 6340. Looking forward to learning lots from you all!! Marky