20 Most Recent Singer 3343 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

Singer Athena 2000 won't feed properly, feed dog ok, circuit board.When top is removed there are four adjustments that have red dots, I think I need to adjust one of them. Can you give me advice.

make sure you feed dogs are engaged fully and it sounds like you might need a new bobbin cae

Take it to the near sewing machine mechanic.

1. Replace the needle with a new one. Make sure the needle is inserted the right direction. 2. Try to move the hand wheel towards you. Does the needle strike the hook (pointed object under bobbin)? It should be very close but not touch. 3. If the needle and hook are stopping the machine at one point as you rotate the hand wheel you will need to get it timed. If it is just barely out of time you may be able to set the needle all the way to the left or right (try both positions) and use only a straight stitch. You may be able to get one type of stitch to work and know the culprit is timing.

Yours is a low shank machine, and that is the most common type for newer machines of any manufacturer. eBay and Amazon both offer low-shank darning feet; I recommend the metal one with a metal large circular foot. That's my favorite, and I bought mine for $6.50 including shipping from eBay.

First, are you able to get the bobbin thread to come up to the top of the needle plate, so that you can begin sewing? If you can, your timing is not off. Second, check to make sure that the lever for bobbin winding has not been activated. Third, check to make sure your needle is ALL the way up in the needle clamp, and the flat side of the needle is at the back, away from you.

I've had this to happen if I have the bobbin in backwards.

You need a zigzag attachement, you can get this at any fabric store.

Have you got the right zip foot for the machine ? there are two types short shank and large shank unless you have a snap on foot, if all the other feet touch the fabric then you definitely have the wrong foot

Try this phone Number: 1-800-567-7111 They sell Cooper machines and may be able to help.

Bobbin thread breaks 1. There is a right way & wrong way to insert the bobbin in the case --when you insert the bobbin in if it doesn't stitch correctly turn the bobbin over see if that helps or bobbin case is not inserted correctly 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder 3. The bobbin is damaged & doesn't turn smoothly 4. Lower thread tension is two tightif you don't have a manual, here is a link for a free manualhttp://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1295_3270.pdf

http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1295_3270.pdfThe information you seek is in this PDF. 3343 and 3270 are apparently the same machine because singer cross references the instructions as interchangeable. Remember to use good sewing machine oil and do not over oil your machine. Too much oil can do more harm than good. ;)