Singer 5050 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
How do I lower feed dogs on Singer 5050 sewing machine?
Now that is a tough one to answer, open the side by the needle and pull out your bobbin and then take off the next piece, should have two swivel pieces on it ,turn them to loosen the piece, watch how it and the piece it is holding fit together as it is no fun trying to figure it out later. Then you should see some screws that hold the feed dogs on to the machine. You might try putting a washer in between the feed dogs piece and the machine to lower it. Do one screw at a time but have them both loose and see if that helps you at all.
10/25/2018 7:33:05 PM •
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5050c bobbin wont wind
The pickup wheel under the bobbin stem may be worn and needing to be replaced (assuming it has not been knocked and bent off line) .
Try using a pen to push the bobbin stem further over when you are trying to wind it. If it starts to spin, then this is probably the answer.
7/14/2016 12:43:17 PM •
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Needle stuck in right position
Try directing heat from a handheld hair dryer into the internal mechanics where you applied oil. If the old oil has solidified, it is probably preventing the parts from moving freely. Be sure to always use Fresh, good quality sewing machine oil (NO 3-in-1, WD-40, cooking oil, or old stinky oil from grandma's sewing basket). Also apply only 1-2 drops each spot. Frequent oiling should be around every 40 hours of sewing time, or at least every 3 months.
Here's a manual if you need one (oiling instructions on pg 74):
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4/23/2016 3:08:10 AM •
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Is there a video on how to thread bobbin on singer 5050
I would recommend that you consult the user's manual. They are generally well-written if you take it step by step. You can get it as a free download from Singer at http://www.singerco.com/support/instruction-manuals/search.
10/31/2014 7:14:46 PM •
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Thread bunches up when replacing thread on bobbin
If the thread is bunching or tangling when winding a bobbin, check that you have properly threaded the winder. Especially make sure you are running the thread through the bobbin tension assembly.
8/23/2014 3:43:31 PM •
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What size bobbin does a singer 5050 use?
If it's a drop in bobbin machine, it's best to use the class 66 bobbns. The sides are rounded so that when the hook grabs the thread and pulls it around it can slide over the bobbin more easily
8/14/2014 6:09:12 PM •
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How to fix zigzag problem
Have you changed the needle and cleaned and oiled the machine per the instructions in the manual? Is the needle in correctly and fully up in the needle clamp?
8/16/2014 6:11:53 PM •
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NEED INSTRUCTIONS FOR OILING INNER WORKINGS
Oiling after something overheated isn't the solution. It may be needed due to the age of the machine, but not until you locate what exactly is making the smell, which may be the plastic near the bulb. I would take the cover off and sniff around to locate where the smell is coming from before oiling.
4/20/2014 3:27:59 PM •
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Only sews in reverse
Google your machine and find the knob for reverse. either pull it out or push it in. Should be on right side of machine. Found it and it is button on right and you just turn it to forward or reverse.
4/6/2014 12:59:45 PM •
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