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Anonymous posted an answer for this Janome Sewing Machines:
"Have you tried sewing with the machine after setting feed dogs to up position. You may..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Brother Lay-In Thread Serger Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"A few things to check here; 1. do the blades cross over each other when the upper blade is..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Janome Memory Craft 10000:
"Remove the top cover (3 screws) and lubricate with good quality thin lubricant the top..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Riccar Sewing Machines:
"the machine needs a full service, which you can do yourself if you are confident removing..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Janome Sewing Machines:
"it sounds like no bobbin thread tension. there should be some resistance when you pull on..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"make sure needle is in with flat facing back and pushed all the way up in needle holder...."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Singer 2732 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"it sounds like the filter capacitor has failed. the capacitor is usually located inside..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Singer 6038 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"if the machine will not turn on or run it sounds like an electrical problem within the..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Kenmore Sewing Machines:
"not sure which model you have but you should have a stitch length control and a stitch..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Janome Mini Compact:
"it sounds like a needle threading problem. if you have the instruction book, pull yout..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this PfaFF Hobby 4260:
"it sounds like the buttonhole mechanism is seized up or gummed up with old grease. try..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Kenmore Sewing Machines:
"if your machine has a front loading bobbin case, remove it and then remove the shuttle..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Singer Sewing Machines:
"have you tried re-threading the machine, sometimes the thread can slip off the check..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Singer 14SH654:
"it sounds like the timing is out. are you confident the needle is fully inserted into the..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Singer 3116 Simple:
"lubrication depends on the make and model of machine. most newer machines require very..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"well done, best leave technical problems for professionals eh! was it something simple and..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"well done, best leave technical problems for professionals eh! was it something simple and..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Juki DDL-8700:
"assuming you are sewing clothing 4 thicknesses usually requires a size 90 or maybe 100..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Singer Tiny Serger TS380:
"it could be any one of several things. the cord may be damaged (most likely at the foot..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Baby Lock Ellure:
"are you doing embroidery? if so turn off jump stitch cutting if possible. is the machine..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Husqvarna Viking 1:
"did the machine break a needle or get jammed up prior to this? is the needle inserted..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Bernina Virtuosa 160:
"make sure you use the buttonhole foot or one with clearance underneath to allow stitching..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Bernina Virtuosa 160:
"you will most likely find that just adjusting the stitch length and width controls for a..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Baby Lock Ellure:
"if the bobbin is winding slowly it may be seizing. try oiling but most likely you will..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Bernina Activa 130:
"you may have damage to the needle hole in the needle plate from a needle break. check for..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Brother XL-5340 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"if thread is good quality you may have a sharp groove in your needle plate hole from..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Kenmore Drop-In Bobbin 505S-21BH Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"either the bobbin winder is seized or the rubber wheel has broken or come off. if it has..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this PfaFF Sewing Machines:
"if you have the machine threaded correctly, try threading the takeup lever from the..."
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Anonymous posted an answer for this Singer 7422:
"take it a tech as it may be that hook needs re-timing or it may be that the timing belt..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"you can try to glue a pin or needle from your machine (just break it to make it the right..."
AnonymousAnonymous posted an answer for this Brother LS-1217 Mechanical Sewing Machine:
"oil all moving parts and try turning handwheel by hand to work oil in. it really needs a..."
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