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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Feed Dogs Too Big: Singer 756 | 1/4/2009 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I have a Singer T&S 756. I ordered new rubber feed dogs (part # 1818143), from a supplier on ebay, ... A: No, I have never had that problem. The feed dog part number is correct according to my catalog. ... | ||
| threading sewing machine | 1/4/2009 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: i have a singer sewing machine serial #1507zhc828707040 i can not thread the machine yes i read the ... A: Are you sure this is a Singer? The serial numbers are not familiar to me. Could be this is one of ... | ||
| traversing draperies flare out | 1/4/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: I had center split traversing draperies made 114" Length. The fabric is a medium weight woven ... A: From what you describe you have two separate issues and fortunately, both are fairly easily fixed. ... | ||
| Jean size | 1/3/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: I have a pair of jeans that I absolutely LOVE, however they are about a 31" waist and I need about a ... A: Yes it is theoretically possible to increase the waist size in jeans, but it is a complicated ... | ||
| sewing pants | 1/3/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: what is the real definition or related meaning of sewing pants A: Hmm - real definition? Well that depends on how serious your question really is doesn't it! Let me ... | ||
| Vogue Pattern #1476 | 1/2/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: I am trying to make the coat pictured on the front of the Issey Miyake Vogue Pattern #1476. I've cut ... A: I am going to stop by the fabric store on the way home and take a look at the instructions because I ... | ||
| identification | 1/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I have a machine that I have had for years. It has a Brother Sewing Machine Motor 1.0 amp, 1/15 HP, ... A: As I said before....this machine was made by Brother or some other Japanese company probably in the ... | ||
| Singer 503 | 12/31/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I recently acquired Singer 503A - It runs but is missing the slide plate, cams and the door on the ... A: The "A" means nothing. There is a theory that the A stood for Anderson, South Carolina where it was ... | ||
| Figuring Fabric Amount for Table Runners | 12/30/2008 | Karen Erickson |
| Q: I am currently planning my wedding and think that it will likely be cheaper to make my own table ... A: Oh my... I feel like this one of those math quiz questions? I'd like to help but need to know a ... | ||
| Singer Model?? | 12/29/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: A friend bought an older Singer at a Rummage sale for $10. No Manuel. I can't see to figure out what ... A: Yes, yours is a model 66 Singer. One of about 35,000 made in late 1950. It probably has the blue ... | ||
| needle hitting bobbin | 12/29/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I receieved a Singer Stylist 534 second-hand. I first had a problem that the bobbin was not ... A: Yes, either ( or both ) bottom or top tensions being too tight could cause the thread to break. I am ... | ||
| sewing | 12/29/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: need to take in a strapless taffeta bridesmaid dress about 2 inches in the bust (they ordered me a ... A: What a pretty name you have! I don't believe I have ever known anyone with that name. Before you ... | ||
| needle hitting bobbin | 12/28/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I receieved a Singer Stylist 534 second-hand. I first had a problem that the bobbin was not ... A: After changing that gear your machine is now 'out of time'. At the needles lowest point it will form ... | ||
| singer 201-2 proper needle | 12/28/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: have a singer 201-2 wanted to purchase some more needles for machine.the manual say 15x1 which is ... A: The Singer 201-2 uses a standard 15X1 (2020) needle and nothing else should be used in it. Only ... | ||
| Polar Fleece repair | 12/28/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: I have several small tears(quarter inch) in a sleeve of a polar fleece jacket. Is there any way to ... A: I would use the darning stitch on my sewing machine to sew over the tears and pull the little tears ... | ||
| Athena 2000 problem | 12/28/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I have an Athena 2000. It will sew a straight stitch, but will not sew a zigzag stitch consistently. ... A: Your Athena may have some electronic problems or it may have some teeth broken off one of the ... | ||
| repairing dupioni silk drapes | 12/27/2008 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: I have some dupioni silk drapes that have some horizontal "runs" in them. Is there any way that I ... A: :) Unfortunately it sounds as though your drapes are on their way out. Silk is a gorgeous fabric ... | ||
| repairing dupioni silk drapes | 12/26/2008 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: I have some dupioni silk drapes that have some horizontal "runs" in them. Is there any way that I ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "runs" as dupioni silk is a woven fabric and not a knitted one, so ... | ||
| timing belt | 12/25/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I'm on the hunt for a timing belt which i've been told is similar to those found in old sewing ... A: Those type timing belts were on the Singer 206, 306 and 319 machines (and I am not sure of the ... | ||
| Singer Sewing machine model 638 | 12/24/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I was sewing a seam and suddenly the thread stopped connecting with the bobbin thread. The needle ... A: Were you sewing a seam when this happened? If not, did you change the needle? If you did.....you may ... | ||
| Singer 2662 Jammed | 12/23/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: I'd been using my Singer 2662 to put fancy stitching on a number of denim patches when it jammed. I ... A: I believe you have some thread caught somewhere in the bobbin casing. Take out the bobbin casing ... | ||
| Singer 600 stitch problem | 12/22/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I recently purchased a singer 600.. I threaded it up and tried to sew some samples-cotton t-shirt ... A: It sounds like the top tension number should be turned up a little. If it is one 4 try setting it on ... | ||
| Gear lube and cleaning parts | 12/22/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: Where exactly should I use gear lube? Only on metal gears? Is there a cheaper source than those ... A: Use Singer lubricant in the motor ports of some machines. You can tell which ones use grease instead ... | ||
| installing the bobbincase | 12/21/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: Help! I have a Singer 750 Golden Touch & Sew. I removed the bobbin case in order to untangle the ... A: I am assuming you have the machine in a cabinet or sitting on a table. If on a table be sure it is ... | ||
| velcro sewing | 12/21/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
| Q: I have never sewed velcro, and was wondering, rather than go around the velcro, can I use a ... A: how ever you decide to attach the velcro, you need to be sure that it is attached well, so that it ... | ||
| Wizard 3KC-8846 | 12/20/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I read that parts could still be found for some of these machines. What about attachments and are ... A: The 'Wizard' brand was sold by Western Auto Stores and was made by one of the Japanese companies ... | ||
| pocket welts | 12/19/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: I am trying to construct a very sharp 1890's style gentelmans vest. There are two "inside" or ... A: I love the look of welt pockets and they are really not difficult once you get the idea into your ... | ||
| Vintage Singer Sewing Machine | 12/18/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I recently bought a Singer J-A8 and have been trying to find information about it online. I've come ... A: That may be the motor number if it is printed on the motor. If that number is on the machine it is ... | ||
| Men's suit coat sleeve alterations | 12/18/2008 | Jenna McAuliffe |
| Q: I too have been sewing for well over 30 years - I used to have my own alterations business - but I ... A: The fit of the jacket after alteration could be due to a few different things, and without seeing ... | ||
| Singer model 603E | 12/18/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: Received a Singer 603E. Was told it was perfect, but I found a problem and I hope its minor to fix. ... A: The Singer 603 and 603E are the same machine except for the way the bobbin winder is released. ... | ||
| How to shorten coat sleeves? | 12/18/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
| Q: how to shorten coat sleeves? A: A lot depends on the type of sleeve, but here are some general instructions. 1. remove stitching ... | ||
| bobbin winding | 12/16/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: My 85 year old mother has a Singer Futura 11, model #920 and can't remember how to wind the bobbin. ... A: Below are instructions for threading and bobbin winding on your Singer Futura! Also, another webpage ... | ||
| nelco sewing machine | 12/16/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: My mother-in-law just gave me her old nelco sewing machine,it has a knee pedal and built in to it's ... A: Nelco was one of many Japanese branded machines sold in the 60's or so. Pretty good machines, but as ... | ||
| 1936 Singer machine model 15 | 12/15/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: can you help me to figure out what the value of this wood cabinet elctric machine in great ... A: Sorry, but those are not worth much. Singer made thousands and thousands of the 15 class models. ... | ||
| Needle play not laying flay when replacing shuttle assembly | 12/14/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: One problem I'm having on my older Kenmore 1525: When I take out the shuttle assembly and then ... A: If I remember correctly when you put the race cover back in there is a little peg on the top of it ... | ||
| separating zipper | 12/14/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: how to insert A: I am sending you the link which explains quite a bit about all kinds of zippers and how to insert ... | ||
| Singer 750 feed dogs | 12/12/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: The feed dogs don't seem to move at all unless I press the reverse lever, but they still don't pull ... A: Those gears were probably ready to break due to age anyway! You can install the gears yourself or if ... | ||
| 201-2 sparks | 12/12/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: I'm wondering if my 201-2 can be fixed. When I step on the foot the motor sparked, of course I ... A: Yes, that is probably the problem with your machine. Have it re-wired by a qualified person who ... | ||
| losing the needle inside machine | 12/12/2008 | Sharon Vogel |
| Q: I have an Athena 2000 that was giving to me. I am just starting to learn about sewing with it. ... A: You didn't say into what part of the machine you had dropped the needle. I am sending you links to ... | ||
| Singer 750 feed dogs | 12/12/2008 | Bill Eaton |
| Q: The feed dogs don't seem to move at all unless I press the reverse lever, but they still don't pull ... A: First, check that the stitch length dial is set on 10 or so as if it's set in the middle it will be ... | ||
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Sharon Vogel
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Expertise
I can answer general sewing questions as well as tailoring, heirloom, menswear, children's wear, craft sewing, quilting and just about any fabric or notion. I can also help with some sewing machine repair and maintenance.
Experience
I started sewing at the age of 3...thanks to my mom and grandmother, and I am now in my fifties. Home economics classes in junior high and high school helped me to finesse my skills.
Education/Credentials
Palmer and Plesch tailoring class
Basically, self-taught...give me the instructions and I will figure it out and then make it better!
Awards and Honors
A few blue ribbons at fairs along the way
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