My sewing machine seized up on me, what can I do to make it work right again?

If this is an older metal mechanical machine, it may be seized due to lack of oil.


Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

Yep, it has seized due to lack of regular thorough cleaning and oiling.

Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

Bernina 530 through 830 Record Oiling Diagram

the machine may need oiling, check in your sewing machine manual to see about oiling it, it's also possible that the machine could have a damaged or broken part inside,,

Have you performed any recent cleaning and oiling? If not, that is probably the basis of your problem. The machine is seizing because the lubrication has dried and is preventing the parts from moving.

Consult your owner's manual, use ONLY fresh good quality sewing machine oil and apply 1-2 drops each place as instructed in the manual.

If your machine is mechanical, you can open the top and bobbin area, gently hand rotate the handwheel toward you, and watch where metal rubs on metal and apply 1-2 drops of oil each place. Do NOT oil plastic, belts, or decorator stitch cams. Then SLOWLY run your machine to get the oil distributed. It should loosen up after the machine has run for a few minutes.

You should oil the hook/shuttle every time you install a new bobbin, do a complete cleaning and oiling every 40 hours of sewing time or (if the machine is in storage) every 6 months.

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Have you oiled the machine? There are several places to oil. The owners manual will point them out.

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It could need lubrication. Try using WD-40 wait a few minutes then gently try to move the stitch selector back and forth, try not to force it. If it starts to move use a bit more WD-40 and try moving it again. If it works then use a good grade of sewing machine oil and be sure to clean everything up. Dirt is a big factor in sewing machines.

Good luck,

Marty

try a new needle--the correct one for the fabric and thread
make sure the top thread has not come off the thread take up lever
rethread the machine top and bobbin-- using every thread guide
make sure the bobbin is turned the right way in the bobbin case
if these suggestions don't help, then taking the machine to be checked would be a good idea.

Betcha there is a small battery inside that helps maintain the computer's ROM. Since this is a sears machine call Sears/Kenmore parts and see what they can offer you in the way of help.

check carefully around the bobbin holder area as fluff and threads around here are known to jam the shaft