I can't find reverse on my necchi 536fb. I inhereted the machine it's pretty old but works great. Sewing would be much easier if i had a forward/reverse button. Thx

The manual is $4.99.

https://manualsoncd.com/product/necchi-bu-sewing-machine-instruction-manual/

This says Free

https://millardsewing.com/product/necchi-model-bu-mira-instruction-manual-free-download/

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Finding the age of the Necchi sewing machine that you personally own doesn't take too much effort. You need the serial number and possibly the model number.

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It's an old metal mechanical machine, right? It is probably seizing due to old oil that has dried. Here's my method for "unfreezing" old sewing machines. (You won't believe how good it sounds and how nicely it runs after you've give it some TLC!)


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

FIXYA doesn't give appraisals. That is not what FIXYA is for.

Suggestions include checking similar models for sale on the internet, including EBAY.COM and specialized sewing machine web sites.

A part of the Reverse Button mechanism is probably frozen.

This may work:
Direct heated air from a handheld hairdryer into the internal mechanism and let the metal parts get pretty hot. (Don't burn your fingers!) Then try the reverse button to see if it has loosened. Repeat and hopefully it will begin working. If you figure out where the reverse button mechanism is located, you can try lubricating the metal joints--ONLY 1-2 drops of GOOD quality sewing machine oil (do NOT use 3-in-1, WD-40, cooking oil, or OLD sewing machine oil). Then try the hairdryer again. Do NOT oil plastic parts or belts unless directed to in the owner's manual instructions.

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To keep your machine sewing well, be sure to clean and oil on a regular basis--about every 8-12 hours of continuous sewing, every time you empty a bobbin, or if it's not in frequent use, every six months. Oil drying out is a frequent cause of machine moving parts freezing.

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Try this web site:

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/needle-threader-singer-503277.aspx

Your hook is moving correctly. Not all machines do a continuous circle. If it's not catching the thread, the timing is off. It's a great machine, and worth every penny to have it serviced.

The reverse button may be used to complete a buttonhole, or to finish a row by moving back and forward. Try it out on an old piece of cloth first.

I believe thats a high shank machine, you didnt list the model number. Most sewing shops will sell that foot, bring the machine along to make sure.

Derek

I would try using some tear away stabilizer under your material and stretching as I sew . If, you do not have interfacing try using some good old fashioned gift tissue paper. Make sure that you are using good thread, Sulky or Guterman, cheap thread is terribly linty and causes build up in your machine.

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