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| need to find a sewing machine accessory | 1/18/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: RE: Singer Golden Touch and Sew model 640 I need to find a Quilting foot no.160691. Also would like ...
A: I think your 1970 Singer will do just fine in making a baby quilt. I think I found your "feet" at ...
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| feeddog | 1/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: what is a feeddog timing ?how does it affect the sewing process?
A: The feed dogs are the little 'feet' that come up through the needle plate and 'grab' the fabric and ...
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| bobbin winding | 1/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I inherited a singer 2010 from my mother in law. The bobbin light does not come on. I have threaded ...
A: I am not familiar with this machine. Perhaps it is too new for my expertise as I only know about the ...
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| janome sewing machine | 1/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a new janome s750 sewing machine on which the balance wheel does not want to turn either when ...
A: Chances are you have a 'thread lock' which is threads caught in the bobbin area. Look closely there ...
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| Kenmore 158-140 won't adjust forward stitches | 1/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Trying to fix my friend's Kenmore sewing machine. The lever that changes the direction of the ...
A: Look under the machine at the bar that moves the feed dogs. There will be a screw that has probably ...
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| Kenmore 158-140 won't adjust forward stitches | 1/17/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Trying to fix my friend's Kenmore sewing machine. The lever that changes the direction of the ...
A: I am really not very familar with this model Kenmore. Sears never made any of their own machines and ...
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| Singer 221 J Noise, & Cleaning | 1/17/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, My 221J (tan) Singer makes clunking noises when I sew at a medium - fast speed. I am trying ...
A: Great machine you have there. I have one and my wife says I can't sell it. Any of the others, but ...
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| bobbin hook gear timing | 1/17/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: i have a singer 2112 & the gear that drives the bobbin hook assembly stripped out, i purchased a ...
A: That is such a complicated time consuming process that it would be impossible for me to tell you how ...
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| Singer sewing machine - Merritt 4016 | 1/17/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I just inherited this particular sewing machine today. Can you tell me when it came out first, what ...
A: Your sewing machine came out in the 1980's and is probably not worth more than $100.00. Sewing ...
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| older Kenmore Model 158-16800 | 1/17/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I would like to clean the bobbin case but can't figure out how to release it. I bought this machine ...
A: I am really not a sears person as I worked for Singer for years. If I could see the machine I could ...
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| Singer 500a | 1/16/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm considering buying the Singer 500a Slant-O-Matic on eBay. They say it can sew through 2 layers ...
A: Yes, the Singer 500A is one of Singers finest machines and will sew very heavy materials. Just be ...
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| how to thread a bobbin on Singer Model 717 | 1/16/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I'm having trouble trying to figure out how to thread the bobbin into the machine. I think I have ...
A: I have the idea that you don't have the manual for your machine. You can get one from the following ...
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| SInger 15-90 missing stitches | 1/15/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I just bought this machine for boat repairs. I had the owner use it before I bought, worked 100 ...
A: I would check the needle again. Make sure it is NEW and a size 15X1 (2020) and be sure it's threaded ...
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| Singer 9110 presser foot troubles | 1/14/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me fix this problem myself and save me a trip to the repair shop. The ...
A: This machine is really too new for my expertise, but there is usually a screw that holds the lever ...
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| motor controller | 1/14/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Recently as I plug in the sewing machine motor controller the machine starts running without me ...
A: You either have a short in the wiring or in the controller. Usually the wires get worn right where ...
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| Singer 99K won't stop | 1/14/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My Singer 99K continues to run after releasing pressure from knee controller. I have opened up knee ...
A: Your 99 must be in the wooden 'dome shaped' case or in a cabinet! Your control has gone bad and will ...
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| Sewing lace | 1/13/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: Should I use a zigzag stitch to sew lace onto a wedding veil or a straight stitch. The material is ...
A: I am sorry this is such a delayed answer. I have been out of town for a week and wasn't able to ...
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| genie354 | 1/13/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: my singer genie 354 sewing machine is not working. I have used it many times. but i just pulled ...
A: My knowledge of the Singer Genie is very limited as I was no longer working for Singer when the ...
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| pattern alteration | 1/13/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: good morning, hope you can help me out. I am making a pattern, using eyelet white scalloped ...
A: It is indeed perfectly ok for you to fully line the dress, in fact I highly recommend it! In ...
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| Singer Athena 2000 stopped taking up Bobbin Thread | 1/13/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: We have a Singer Athena 2000 that we bought new and it is like new. We sewed three items and THEN ...
A: My experience with the Singer Athena is very minimal. My guess the needle is bent or not threaded ...
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| Altering a Pattern to fit me. | 1/13/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I'm a beginner sewer. I just had a question about altering a pattern to fit me. The pattern I'm ...
A: What I suggest is that on the pattern pieces, measure the waist and see just how many inches are on ...
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| poor stitching | 1/13/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a singer slantomatic 500. it seems to be missing stitches, it sews well for a while, then it ...
A: One of Singers finest machines!!! Sounds like a bad or bent needle. Try a new needle and be sure ...
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| draperies | 1/12/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: I made draperies that are on a 16 foot transvers rod. The cord in the rod broke so I replaced it. ...
A: Oh my................... Did you check the measurements of the draperies when you got them back ...
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| adjusting tension correctly | 1/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I just obtained a Singer electric sewing machine 15-90.I have the instruction book. I am having ...
A: Sometimes a piece of lint or dirt gets behind the bobbin case tension spring and then you can't ...
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| Singer 648 | 1/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have an old Singer 648 model. The feeder plate has disintegrated and I need a replacement (this ...
A: Yes, you can order the rubber ones like the originals or get metal ones. These are called 'feed ...
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| Singer 319 | 1/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: About ten years ago I bought an old (but not older'n me) model 319. I'm sewing leather overs for an ...
A: This question about re-timing the 319s comes up often. DO NOT re-time a mocel 206, 306, or 319 ...
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| problem with the tread not taking up | 1/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a Pinnock 5100 zig zag machine.(no manual) The zig zag wasn't working. it would only stitch ...
A: I am not familiar with that machine. It must be one of the newer Japanese models! Are you sure you ...
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| Singer 257 Fashion Mate Repair and Timing Questions | 1/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I decided to try to replace the broken gear on the vertical shaft inside my singer 257. I am ...
A: I think you have made a big problem out of what should have been an easy fix! I really can't tell ...
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| Kenmore sewing machine reverse stitch | 1/10/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: the reverse stitch does not work on my kenmore sewing maching model 385. 1884180 everything else ...
A: I am not a sewing machine expert. I wish I were! When I have sewing machine problems I take it to ...
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| Hand sewing fleece | 1/9/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: My friend is trying to tack a baby blanket she made with flannel for the back and fleece for the ...
A: Fabric stores and quilting shops should have beeswax for waxing the floss which makes it easier to ...
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| replacing a zipper in a jacket , | 1/8/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: i am trying to replace a zipper in a hunting jacket and the zipper i had to purchase is one that ...
A: Jacque, If the zipper pull is plastic maybe a hammer! Just joking of course. If is is metal ...
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| sewing a certain material | 1/8/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: when sewing on taffeta, what kind of stitch do you use if you dont have a serger to prevent the ...
A: You could use a zig zag stitch on the seam allowances after stitching the seam or you can turn under ...
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| '36 Singer 221 Featherweight Bottom Tension | 1/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My '36 221 has a bottom tension that looks somewhat like train tracks and I'm unable to adjust it ...
A: If you have an owners manual it should tell you how to adjust the tension. If you don't have one ...
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| 500a | 1/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a singer 500a and the pattern selector knobs are stuck the gold and the brown ones, one you ...
A: A common problem with the 500 machine if it has been sitting without being used for some time. Below ...
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| Sewing--alterations | 1/7/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I recently purchased several pairs of pants that were on sale (fabulously) and they fit perfectly ...
A: Congratulations on finding a great deal on pants. It's a great feeling, isn't it? The way I would ...
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| Singer 500 bobbins | 1/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: please help me settle a dispute. One party says the bobbins for a Singer 500 machine only fit that ...
A: The Singer 500 uses a class 66 bobbin which originally were metal, but most made now are plastic. ...
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| Singer 15-91 motor grease | 1/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Going to attempt to clean and oil/grease a Singer 15-91 machine. What kind of grease to use on the ...
A: I use Singer lubricant, but it's hard to find and only comes in a 1/2 ounce tube. You can use ...
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| skating attire | 1/7/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I need to know when sewing 2 way and 4 way stretch fabric what type of needle do I use in my machine ...
A: Cathy, Use a ball point needle, and a longer stitch but not a basting stitch when sewing this ...
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| 221-J & 221 Featherweight-Light and Tension | 1/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a 221-J Singer that has the light go off when starting to sew. What might this be due to? I ...
A: The plug on the cord plugs into a recepticle on the machine. If you will look in the recepticle you ...
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| 221-J & 221 Featherweight-Light and Tension | 1/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a 221-J Singer that has the light go off when starting to sew. What might this be due to? I ...
A: The 221-J: Someone must have put the wires on wrong on the back of the recepticle on the machine. If ...
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