My machine 362PFAFF has set long and is all bound up any help.

Firstly, check if the bobbin is placed in correctly. It actually goes in with the thread counter clockwise.
Next, you might be simply using the wrong kind of thread. The cheap dollerama stuff is bound to get clogged. That's why good thread which has undergone factory quality control costs what it does and in terms of ease of sewing, is well worth its price.

you might put a little oil on it to see if that helps, good luck

Sounds like the pattern selector is bound up. Make sure your zig zag is set to zero when changing patterns. That may help.

if its not mechanical the thread has bound up the hook. spray hook all over with oil and let sit for a day then use hand wheel to force hook to turn, u will not damage machine. gp back and forth.

is stitch length setting correct, should be 2.5 for straight stitch. are feed dogs lowered for some reason? raise pressure foot and manually turn flywheel towards you while watching feed dogs. do they move up backwards and down? sounds like they are not feeding fabric through. check manual for how to raise and lower feeddogs if they appear to be down. sometimes its a button on base front or back of freearm. hope this helps out a little

This can be a bit tricky, these are the steps I start with to free up a bound machine
1. lift pressere foot up
2. remove needle plate
3. remove bobbin, case, hook on side load bobbins
4. Try to turn hand wheel
5. If still stuck, remove top cover of machine and use a high quality oil and lube all metal to metal moving parts.
6. remove bottom of machine and oil.
7 look for something broken like gears or machine out of time

Wait a day or two for oil to get in a do it job, if still stuck contact a repair shop.

Remove the throat/needle plate and see if thread has wrapped around the mechanics...clean the area to remove lint accumulation.

If the machine is still bound-up, it will need to go in for repairs.

How long has it been since the machine was lubricated? If it has been a while, take all the covers off and oil ( with a good sewing machine oil) not 3 in 1. Pay special attention at the ends of each shaft, most particularly, the top shaft. If this doesn't work, the machine will need professional help.
sewman7

I have the same machine. Try replacing the needle, it could be slightly bent and not be in position to pick up the loop from underneath. A good de-fluff may help too.

I want to help you...you should have any problems with this machine! I can't giv eyou any advise based on the info here. Can you be more specific?

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