20 Most Recent White Sewing 955 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 8 Questions & Answers

It has most likely seized due to lack of oiling. Apply a couple drops of liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube to the feed dog mechanism and then direct hot air from a handheld hair dryer into the internal mechanism. Alternate lube & air--may take several times over several days. Eventually, it may loosen. Do not force the feed dog knob, but wiggling it may loosen things. ...

Most handy guys and girls have a voltage tester (meter or a light) that can determine if your foot control is allowing any power through. If it is fried, it may be a contact arm inside it, and you can have your local handy guy repair it or splice any old controller onto your machine plug. Or order a replacement on eBay. *Make sure your outlet is turned on - test with another electric device like a light or radio.

Thread take up lever needs to function properly for sewing to happen correctly. Have a trained repair technician make the repair. Make sure they let you know how much repair is after diagnosis is made. Cheers, Embroidery Services San Diego, CA

First thing to try is a brand new needle. A bent/damaged needle may not be able to pick up the bobbin thread. Otherwise, it is possible it has a timing issue, ie the needle is arriving at the bobbin at the wrong time in order to connect with the bobbin thread. Search the internet web sites and videos. There is a lot of information on how to fix sewing machine timing. Or take it for service. ...

it's sounds like the machine could be out of time & the machine needs to be checked at a sewing machine shop, to find out for sure.

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You probably already have some documentation, but if not, here are some: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0ahUKEwjG_4zKxZHNAhVDEVIKHYRXCCAQFggmMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.singerco.com%2Fuploads%2Fdownload%2F1047_white-1077%2C1088%2C1099-x.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEneDdzHiLZoqEsll_eInKSdGrxgg&cad=rja White sewing Machine model 1418 (not your model, but most machines thread very much the same) When threading the machine, ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot during the threading process. This releases the tension disk so the thread will seat properly. White 1735 Sewing Machine Instructional Video ..

the information should be In your manual, if you do not have a manual, send a comment with the name and model number of the sewing machine or serger, and someone can help you with the question

The model is most likely 2775. ...

Do a make and model search on internet then check auction site

Try searching the internet for: Make + Model + the word "Manual" or contact manufacturer support. ..

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1981 was the year it was made, in 1986 White sold to Electrolux and the production stopped. They can be bought for 175 dollars. The manual is here: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/867_white-988,999,1010,1210-x.pdf

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try this link for a manual and see if it's the right one, it's also free http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1083_white-1477,1488,1499-x.pdf

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Have you performed any recent cleaning and oiling? If not, that is probably the basis of your problem. The machine is seizing because the lubrication has dried and is preventing the parts from moving. Consult your owner's manual, use ONLY fresh good quality sewing machine oil and apply 1-2 drops each place as instructed in the manual. If your machine is mechanical, you can open the top and bobbin area, gently hand rotate the handwheel toward you, and watch where metal rubs on metal and apply 1-2 drops of oil each place. Do NOT oil plastic, belts, or decorator stitch cams. Then SLOWLY run your machine to get the oil distributed. It should loosen up after the machine has run for a few minutes. You should oil the hook/shuttle every time you install a new bobbin, do a complete cleaning and oiling every 40 hours of sewing time or (if the machine is in storage) every 6 months. ...