Singer 7436 - INGENUITY - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Could be a tension issue. Try this to see if it helps: Remove top thread. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. Start the top tension set at the midway point and then adjust. Check that the bobbin is threaded and installed correctly. Understanding Thread Tension Threads Sewing Lesson 10 How to Fix Tension on Your Sewing Machine

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Possible thread is wrapped somewhere in the mechanism preventing the machine from moving freely. ...

The sizes of the machines are very similar. It is likely to fit.

Be absolutely sure that the problem lies with the bobbin tension. 99.9% of tension problems lie in the "upper tension." If upper thread is creating a birdsnest under the fabric, the upper tension is too loose. If the bobbin tension is pulling to the top of the fabric, the upper tension is too tight. One should adjust bobbin tension only when one is very familiar with a sewing machine. Before changing anything, be sure to mark the position of the bobbin tension adjustment screw first. That way, you will be able to return it to the original position if you need to. When making bobbin tension adjustments, move the bobbin screw only 1/8 of a turn at a time. Test before making any more adjustments. Repeat, test, repeat, test... ...

try rethreading the machine--use EVERY thread guide make sure the needle is inserted up into the needle holder and turned the right direction make sure the bobbin is inserted correctly into the bobbin case and turned the right direction clean under the needle plate and in the bobbin area for loose thread or lint make sure thread has not come off the thread take up lever also the jam could have caused the machine to jump time and needs a timing or a adjustment

here is a link for a free manual, it should have the information in it http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1196_7436_ingenuity-manual-(usa)_efs.pdf

Have you tried cleaning and oiling it. Also try changing your needle. Your manual should show you how to do both of those.

The bottom slider on the front panel should move it.

Do you have the Instruction Manual? http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1196_7436_ingenuity-manual-%28usa%29_efs.pdf

have you checked the knob inside the wheel on the right . If not tightened (hand tight) needle will not move.

Hello Griff Very likely the thread is kind of bound up in the bobbin area. Just turn the hand wheel a bit forward and backward several times -after you lift the foot. Apply a gentle pull on the fabric and it should "break" loose. Often teh thread is still stretched around teh bobbin and this releases it. Feel free to reply to this post if this does not do it. Moses

Download the instruction manual free from the Singer Sewing Machine site; it will show you how to do that.

How do you want to adjust it? Is the bobbin thread too loose or too tight?

Go to the Singer Sewing Machine site (singerco). Select Support and Resources at the top, and they have a page where you can enter your model number and download the user's manual free. It will show you how to do that and many other things. Refer to it often!

Twin needle assemblies have to be purchased! When you buy one, you will see that it has ONE needle shaft that goes into the needle clamp, and two needles attached to that. Take a look at the drawing that is next to the top button over the needle shaft area, and it has a rough picture of a twin needle. In other words, it's a TYPE of needle, like a ball point needle, leather needle, jeans needle, etc.

You don't. You need to purchase a twin needle; it has one shaft, and two needles attached.

BUT other things MIGHT be engaged. For instance, I don't know the procedure for buttonholes, but is one of the dials or levers engaged for that? Is your needle all the way up when you try to select a stitch? Do you have a button or dial for a twin needle, and if so, is THAT selected? When something like this happens, you need to start from scratch to eliminate the possible causes one by one. Make sure that you have your user's manual; if you don't have it, you can download it free from the Singer support site, and USE IT--it's your best friend!

You can download the user' s manual free at the Singer support site. The settings vary depending on your machine, but you should ALWAYS use your user's manual when you have a question like this.

there is a knerled nob on a bolt in front of the machine where the thread passes through, tighted or loosen till the thread is even in the stiches