Top 20 Singer 7442 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

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Most likely the needle threader is out of normal position. The threaders are pretty delicate mechanisms and can be bent easily.

When that happens, it is generally because it was not inserted correctly, and that's easy enough to do. Another possibility is the thread is not threaded properly First, go to the Singer site and download your machine's manual -- it's free. A bobbin case has a flat part that goes under the needle. On the right side towards the bottom, it has a tab that sticks out that must rest against a spring, and prevents the case from spinning -- it must be stationary when sewing. When inserting a bobbin case, I find it helpful to put it down slightly to the right, then twist it so the flat part is under the needle, and the tab is resting against the spring. Also, verify that the case is even on all sides -- it's quite possible to insert it so that it's not resting flat in the basket (holds the case). You have to look closely to see it, though. There's drawings of it in your manual.

Sound like one or the other of the threads is stuck. Completely un- thread your machine and remove the bobbin. See if the needle moves freely with the machine unthreaded. If it does, carefully rethread the machine and reinsert the bobbin, making sure the bobbin thread is feeding the correct direction. Let us know what happens.

I recommend a Maintenance; they clean and oil and look for things that are worn and about to jam.

Download the instruction manual free from the Singer Sewing Machine site, and go to page 62. It will show you how to reinsert your bobbin case. The flat part goes UNDER the needle; there is a projection on the right side of the case towards the bottom that must rest against a silver part that is actually a cushion spring and prevents it from spinning. It's pictured in the manual. It's helpful when reinserting it to insert it slightly clockwise of where it should go--that is, placing the flat part slightly to the right, then twisting it counterclockwise into the correct position, with the case's projecting resting against the spring.

On the right side you have two knobs to make adjustments. The lower knob will move the needle left or right so it won't hit the bobbin holder.

here is a link for a free manual, the information you need should be in it. http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/445_4830_4832.pdf

By pushing the spindle that is holding the bobbin on the top of the machine towards the right. I found that out by going to the Singer Sewing Machine site and downloading your instruction manual; it is pictured and explained on pages 14 and 15. If you will download and read it, you will find it is most helpful.

Mine does that only when the presser foot is up, check yours.

I would recommend that you download the user's manual for your machine at the Singer Sewing Machine site. They offer the download for free.

Your machine probably has a buttonhole attachment. However, I would look in your manual. If you don't have one, you can probably find one online.

Please check the Stitch regulator & Presser foot lifter.

Timing probably gone out when needle broke...not a home fix really

Check that the bobbin winder is not engaged to the right side.

pl open the entire bobbin housing two scrwes with suitable screw driver and clean .test the latch on the bobbin case,look for steel tension strip screw replace the unit ,also replace needle

the singer website has downloadable instruction manuals for this model, head on over to http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals and type in 7442 to the search box. second option down should be the right one. good luck

If this is a Pfaff, you haven't changed the width settings that allow the machine to sew the other decorative and utility stitches.

I looked in the manual for this machine, and I can't find out what "E2" means to your machine. However, there IS a list of FAQ at the back of the manual that is generally helpful. The first thing I would do, though, is turn off the machine, push the bobbin winder spindle all the way to the right to engage it, then firmly push it to the left. When you engage the bobbin winder, it activates a clutch that diverts power to the winder; that clutch might not be totally disengaged. Also, make sure your buttonhole lever is all the way up, and you have not selected the twin needle function. You might want to contact Singer through their FB account and ask what E2 means.

Kent581 is correct. On my machine the metal part the bobbin case needed to be under could pivot. It had turned so that when I put it in like normal the case wasn't under anything. I simply had to turn it back and everything was good to go!