Top 20 Simplicity Quilter's Classic SW240 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

You can try a 'hard reboot' of the software by unplugging the machine while it is turned on, wait about a minute, then plug in and restart the machine. This is a way to make the software do a self-diagnostic check and possibly give you an error code or (best case scenario) cause the machine to start working properly again. If this does not work you probably need an adjustment by a technician.

Perhaps this will help: Start button disabled Simplicity Quilter Classic SW240 Mechanical Sewing... You can also try contacting Singer Support. ...

There should be a hole across the back of the walking foot (penetrates the walking foot usually from right to left, although some feet will have 2 guides--one for left to right, the other left to right) where the bar mounts and a screw to tighten and hold it in place. Quilting Bar Attachment

If the bobbin winder is malfunctioning, for ~$30, you can purchase a stand-alone bobbin winder at JoAnn's or Hancock's fabric stores or online, ie Amazon. At least you will still be able to use your machine even if the bobbin winder on your machine will not work. ...

Search the internet for: Manufacturer + Model + the word "Manual" Sometimes you can find downloads from the manufacturer's web site. ...

sounds like the computer needs to be checked to see why the screen is black.

Is it really threaded correctly? Is the needle, old, blunt,or slightly bent? Are the thread and needle compatible with the material? :)

In the instruction manual it should show you where you need to put the oil. What sort of noise is it making as there may be a different problem such as stuff caught in the bobbin race

Make sure your needle is threaded correctly and that the needle is not old or blunt. make sure that the thread and needle size are compatible with the material you are using.Or check with manufacturer.

"In order to use the start/stop button the foot pedal must be unplugged."

Skipped stitches 1. The needle is not inserted correctlyRemove needle & reinsert needle( flat side towards the back of machine)2. The needle is damagedreplace with new needle3. The wrong size needle is being usedChoose a needle to suit the thread & fabric4. The foot not attached correctlyCheck & attach correctly

try this link for a manualhttp://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-simplicity-sw240.aspx

In order to use the start/stop button the foot pedal must be unplugged.

Unplug the foot pedal

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if your sewing machine has a button hole lever, then the button holefunction will not work until the lever is pulled down.it to the right of needleI'm including a link for a manual hard copy or download, they costdifferent priceshttp://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-simplicity-sw240.aspxhttp://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-simplicity-quilter-s-classic-sw240-download.aspx

They all use oil, but on modern home machines that privilege is reserved for the sewing machine repair person. You might look in your bobbin race area for a little wick. 1 drop only.

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it's to slack, try a 3 or 4 setting on the tension
& if you use your machine alot,, clean under the needle plate & bobbin area for loose threads & lint
using a can of air is helpful

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