How to adjust the timing on a Singer 3962? - Singer 1120 Mechanical Sewing Machine

This is an often asked question. Also, you didn't mention which model you have. Regardless, I always answer that with another question, and that is--why do you think the timing needs adjusting?

Well, one is the stitch length control (top) and one is the stitch selector (underneath it). I have never seen you machine; I found it out by download the instruction manual free from the Singer site, and you can too. I highly recommend it.

On page 19, it discusses tension settings.

What you are looking for is a zipper foot. However, it is probably not the best foot for sewing garments. A wider foot actually applies more surface pressure to the fabric and feed dogs and pulls the fabric through evenly.

Hook/needle timing needs a hands on guidance to get it fix, 2 options either you can watch in utube 'singer sewing machine hook timing' or 'google' for singer 7469q service manual for your referral.

try adjusting the top thread tension to one number higher at a time until the stitches start looking right

also check with singer customer service for a instruction manual

I think that is up to you to sell on ebay, Figure out what you want for it, This is a site for fixing machines not selling them.

I had been using class 66 but have had bobbin problems for 6 years. I was told a week ago that I should be using class 15 (but still having the same problems). Not sure if that helps or not.

Go to singerco.com and download one for free under customer support. Good luck, happy sewing

You can find free manuals to down load from singer ..

http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Please vote !!

Check your Instruction manual - if you have taken the bobbin case apart to clean it, the shuttle must be reinserted with the little tab pressing against the piece you mention. It is under page 45 - "Caring for your machine" in my book. I missed it the first time I cleaned and oild mine.