Singer 3116 Simple - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

While attempting to engage the feed dogs with the switch, wiggle the hand while a little back and forth. Sometimes that motion will help it slide back into sewing mode.

Look on www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2kglC-VFcw Hope this helps

they are guide lines for when you need to sew a 1/4 inch seamsallowance.or if the pattern calls for a 3/8 inch seam allowance then you have a guide line to go by.some people use them when they sew and some people don't use them when they sew.

hand weel drive parts

The higher number is more tension, lower number-less tension. There are two ways to apply elastis. One technique is to apply it to the wrong side, fold it over and top stitch. The other is to apply it within a wrapped binding. Zig zag will work fine but try to avoid excessive needle punches as this does weaken the elastic and tempts breakage.

Annoying solution, but works every time. Remove the ENTIRE bobbin casing from the base and then turn the wheel. The needle should lift right out. Reassemble bobbin casing and oil very well.

This generally only happens when you are sewing through several layers of fabric or though a thick fabric. If you are doing neither, the timing in your machine may be off and you will need to get it repaired.

On the right is a lever .. Bottom has numbers .. Mid says "fine" .. Move that lever up to the top for reverse

here are some suggestionschange the needle--make sure it's turned the right way when insertingthe new needle into the needle bar holdercheck for burrs on the needle plate and in the bobbin areatry a different thread, some thread is just not very good

here's a link for a free manualhttp://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdftry changing the needlemake sure the thread does not come off the thread take up levermake sure the bobbin is not over fullmake sure the bobbin is turned the right way in the bobbin casecause that can make the sewing machine jam upclean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint

try adjusting the top thread tension-one number or letter less, thensew on a piece of the scrap fabric if you have any. to see if that helpstry changing the needlemake sure the bobbin is turned the right way in the bobbin case, I know this may sound crazy but it can hinder the sewing, I was sewinga skirt the other night & I turned the bobbin the wrong way & insertedthe bobbin into the bobbin case & it didn't work good,, I took the bobbinout of the bobbin case & had multiple threads. so I had to clean the mess up & turn the bobbin the opposite way & the machine worked just fine

glad you got your machine fixed

Try this link: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals Type model no. in the search field and press Search. You'll be able to choose to pay or download for free! Good luck!

Thread it right...with the lever up. Then adjust your top tension. If you still have problems check the bobbin carrier/shuttle for burrs. If you find burrs carefully sand with fine grit sand paper.

Please go to PDF page 9 and look at the location for item 12. Check to see if your feed dogs have been lowered. http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdf

It doesn't look like you can change needle position on this machine. Even the zipper foot for this machine is made so the foot itself moves to the right or left rather than having to change the needle position. Here's a copy of your manual. http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdf

clumping is caused by operator error and tension problems. First make sure you are grasping the threads when you start to sew. Then tighten the upper tension.

Check online for a step down converter that will make your current voltage 120.

try changing the needlecheck to make sure the top thread has not come off the thread take up leverhere's a link to a free manual if you don't have onehttp://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdfclean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or threadmake sure the bobbin is not over wound& make sure the bobbin is not bent & that the bobbin is turnedthe right way in the bobbinif these suggestions don't help,,then the machine needs to be checkedat a repair shop

http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdf

here's a link for a free manual to downloadhttp://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/438_3116.pdf