Top 20 White Sewing 1418 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Have you taken the raceway out that the bobbin case sits in ? that is where the problem probably is

You can download a pdf of your sewing machine manual if you visit the Singer website; link is http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals/search, in the search field type in "W1088" then click search and wait for the page to build. After a few seconds you should see a box with "Free download" in it; click this then again wait for the file to open, save it to your PC and print it out and keep with your machine.

go to this website link http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals and type in W1418 to locate your manual as a free download. It is available there.You can download it as a pdf file, it will take a few seconds to load to screen so just wait. Then Save it to your PC. A good idea is to print it out (double sided if you can) and get it bound with covers so you've got a good hard copy to keep with the machine. I saw a great idea to keep manuals and machines together: get a large ziplok bag bigger than the manual and attach to the sewing machine case handle with a zip tie in one corner. Then you can drop the manual back into the bag when not needed and it will always stay with the machine! Hope this helps you out, 4 thumbs up if so. Happy Sewing, Tally Girl

The White 1888 uses the FDM KD-1902 foot pedal. I can't find a part number for the 1418 control. It looks like they should be compatible based on the control plug end though.

This site has a universal controller that claims to be compatible with both machines: http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/foot-control-and-cord-universal-419451-003.aspx .

Singer has the manuals for both White machines for download. The direct links are http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1075_white-1418-x.pdf and http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/993_white-1788,1888-x.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

put in a new needle
clean under the needle plate & bobbin area for loose threads & lint
make sure the bobbin is not warped
try a different thread
of the problem still happens, then it needs to be serviced

I checked on the singer site & they have a free downloadable PDF manual

Go to the singer website
Go to the home page
At the bottom of the page look for instruction manual--click on it
It will take you to another page
In the box put the model number (example w1418 ) & click search

White manuals are on the Singer web site.
Go to http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals, and in the search field type in "W1418" and click search.

the manual is there as a free pdf file.

Trust this helps you, 4 thumbs up if so :-)

check the tension. usually too tight will cause thread to break

Up to a point it is OK to use a heavier thread on the top with your regular thread on the bottom. If you go too heavy with the thread you might notice thread locks on the underside of material. Tightening the the tension on the top thread will usually solve this issue. However if thread is too lheavy you will not be able to adjust for tension issues. You may also find that a "too" heavy thread will catch under the throat plate. Good luck.

You can download a manual from here http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html, just type in the model number and click on 'search' to locate your machine's one.

As a rule of thumb, the thread usually comes off a bobbin goes through the tension then reverses direction back the other way. So as you pull the thread, the bobbin usually turns anticlockwise. But always check the manual to be sure.

Can you move the heedle up and down by hand and is the motor running? If yes, is the clutch for the bobbin winder not disengaged?

Hi, try adjusting the needle down a little. Cycle the needle until it is all the way down, and then loosen the screw up so you can move the needle, slide it down a little at a lime until it catches. The reason is your needle is too short.

Take a look at your manual, and on page 25 there is a pretty good picture of the bobbin case assembly, look at with a magnifying glass and it helps. If, you cannot find your manual, go to www.singerco.com and under customer support, click instruction manuals, enter 1418, now download your manual for free. Then save it to your computer, and you can enlarge the diagrams for easier viewing. It is a good idea to download it and save anyway, because then you cannot misplace it. Good luck

Hi
You can download a free manual from the Singer site.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Just type in w1418 and click on search.
On the next page click on free download!
I don't know about websites that show you how to thread this specific machine.
You could try looking for a video on www.youtube.com
Search for videos using the terms threading white sewing machine.
Hope this helps!

You can download White manuals free from the Singer site.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Just type in w1418 (or w follwed by your model number) and click on search.
On the next page click on free download!
Hope this helps!

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Hope i had help you my friend

Either you are putting the bobbin in backwards. The thread should come off counter clockwise or the tension on the bobbin in too loose. I have done both several times in my lifetime.

you can get a brand new Brother and maybe even a White at Walmart for around $80.00

Hi
You can download the whole manual from the Singer site.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Just type in w1418 and click on search.
On the next page click on free download!
The last page of the manual (p31) gives an overview of the settings for each type of stich.
I hope this helps!

Go to www.singerco.com and download a free copy of your manual. Click on customer support and you will see instruction manual, click that and a box will show up, now put in 1418 and you can get your manual and save it to your computer. You can also enlarge the diagrams to see everything better. Good luck