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| RE: sewing machine jam | 2/4/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a beautiful Singer 319W from 1956. It's in perfect shape and was recently serviced by a ...
A: About all that goes wrong with a 319 is thread jamming. Soak the bobbin case-hook area with oil and ...
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| Sewing machine bobbin | 2/4/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Bill, My sewing machine bobbin is messed up. I try to pick up the bobbin thread with the needle, and ...
A: First I need to know which machine you have. Also, I don't quite understand the question. If this is ...
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| help with needle tension assembly | 2/3/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Help. My needle tension assembly came apart on my moms old slant needle 404. I can't seem to be ...
A: Below is a schematic of the 404 and its parts. Figure #172325 shows the exploded view so you can see ...
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| Singer 413 | 2/3/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: My Singer 413 Sewing Machine is in new condition and was working fine until now. My problem is that ...
A: You have already checked for correct threading and that is apparently fine, and the needle has been ...
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| Bobbin winding -Futura Two Model 920 | 2/3/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: The bobbin will not load. The thread pulls across the top of the bobbin case and then the botton of ...
A: Sounds like the bobbin case position bracket needs adjusted. I am not too familiar with the Futura ...
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| Old Sewing Machine | 2/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: ) I recently pulled out my grandmother's old sewing machine to tinker with. Unfortunatly, throughout ...
A: Below is a threading and bobbin case guide. It's for a different machine but will be the same as far ...
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| ANTIQUE SEWING MACHINE | 2/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I HAVE AN ANTIQUE, NEW HOME, ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE , COMES WITH A WOODEN DOME CASE WHICH HAS ...
A: Sadly, not much! I see them in goodwill and second hand stores for from $5 to $50 depending on ...
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| Old Sewing Machine | 2/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: ) I recently pulled out my grandmother's old sewing machine to tinker with. Unfortunatly, throughout ...
A: Loosen the clutch......(loosen chrome end wheel while holding the bigger wheel,) then put your spool ...
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| problem winding bobbin | 2/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I need to acquire the rubber drive which engages when winding a bobbin. My machine is a 500a singer ...
A: Those are called bobbin winder rings. You should be able to get them at most Walmarts, fabric stores ...
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| Old Sewing Machine | 2/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: ) I recently pulled out my grandmother's old sewing machine to tinker with. Unfortunatly, throughout ...
A: That old machine sure brings back memories. After I quit Singer and opened my own shop I sold those ...
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| velcro | 2/2/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I am making 18" doll clothes, and when I go to sew the velcro on the back, my stitches aren't ...
A: I have never had much luck making velcro look nice on any kind of application. To suit my ...
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| Sewing Machine Gear Replacement | 2/1/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: How do I replace the top vertical gear on my Singer Model 640?
A: Not an easy task as the machine will have to be re-timed too. Too complicated to do over the ...
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| singer sewing machine # 348 | 1/31/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I recently acquired an old singer sewing machine #348, no manual and no extra parts. When I set the ...
A: Below is a link to a Singer model 328 machine manual which is the same as yours only a couple of ...
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| elastic measurements/application | 1/31/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: How do you measure for and apply elastic to an oval shape. I am trying to make a table cover (oval ...
A: Patricia, The elastic length should be 3-4" smaller than the circumference of the table top, so that ...
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| elastic measurements/application | 1/30/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: How do you measure for and apply elastic to an oval shape. I am trying to make a table cover (oval ...
A: Patricia, 1. Measure the diameter of your table + height of table + inches that it is going to fold ...
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| sewing machine | 1/29/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: where is the bobbin filler located on the singer 638 model
A: The bobbin winds in the machine. I have included a link to the threading diagram for your machine ...
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| Needles and Bobbins | 1/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a 319W Singer sewing machine. I need to know what needles I should use for fairly heavy ...
A: That machine uses 206X13 needles which are kinda hard to find. YOu can get all this info from Cindy ...
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| Singer 237 attachments | 1/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Does the Singer Smooth & Even Feed foot (part C 470) for vertical needle zig-zag machines fit the ...
A: Any singer attachment that fits a 'low shank' singer will work on the 237. The 'slant needle' ...
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| Singer 648 Touch-n-sew | 1/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I obtained this sewing machine from our local Goodwill store after verifying the motor worked and ...
A: Yes, if you are mech inclined you could fix it yourself. Problem is that ALL the nylon gears in the ...
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| measurment | 1/28/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: i'm terrible at math. i'm making boxed, welted cushions for patio furniture. i've figured that i ...
A: Oh My... I would like to help, but knowing the dimensions of the project you are doing would be ...
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| sewing tool question | 1/26/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: she used to have this tool that had a directional hook on the end that you could attach a ...
A: The item you are looking for is called a bodkin. The following link has pictures of several types ...
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| Siner 401a | 1/25/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Is there some place that I can get a repair manual for this machine? I would really like to clean ...
A: Your 401 just needs a good oiling. Best way to oil those is take off the top cover, end door, and ...
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| definition of bias and welting | 1/25/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I am trying to make a comforter and I am not very experienced in sewing. I understand cutting two ...
A: Bias is referring to a diagonally cut strip of fabric. Bias cut strips will stretch a little and are ...
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| Problem with Armhole | 1/24/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I made a sleeveless dress but the armhole is too large showing my bra. About a 1/2 inch smaller ...
A: Since you now know how much this pattern needs to be taken up to fit you properly, you can alter ...
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| Problem with Armhole | 1/23/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I made a sleeveless dress but the armhole is too large showing my bra. About a 1/2 inch smaller ...
A: I would try adjusting the armhole by taking up the shoulder seam. Put the dress on and then pin up ...
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| Wool Coat | 1/23/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: My daughter is making a wool coat for a 4-H project. What type of needle would you recommend ...
A: Lisa, Sorry I missed your follow up e-mail. Yes, I would serge them individually before sewing the ...
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| Wool Coat | 1/23/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: My daughter is making a wool coat for a 4-H project. What type of needle would you recommend ...
A: Lisa, So glad to hear your daughter is in 4-H, I was a state award winner in 4-H sewing win I was a ...
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| sewing felted wool | 1/22/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: I am a sewing novice and am trying to make mittens out of recycled wool sweaters. I have a very ...
A: The reason the threads are bunching up is that you're not using the presser foot. No matter what ...
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| bobbin cover | 1/22/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Mr. Eaton, we have an old singer swing needle 319. that we got from my daughters grandmoter in law. ...
A: Do you mean the bobbin case that the bobbin fits into or the plate that the needle goes down through ...
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| Prom Dress | 1/21/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: Ok, I'm a senior in high school, and i wanna make my prom dress for our up coming prom. I have ...
A: Kalieah, I suggest that you go to the local fabric store and see if they have any classes. You ...
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| Singer 319W Sewing Machine Timing | 1/21/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Bill, I have owed my Singer 319W, sn W1677451, since the mid 60's. It is a truly great machine, but ...
A: Somewhere I have an adjusters manual on the 319 but can't find it on this computer. Send me your ...
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| Needle breaks with zigzag stitch | 1/20/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I have a Kenmore sewing machine model 385.1652. When I sew a straight stitch using the straight ...
A: If you are using the zig zag foot when doing a zig zag stitch, then the needle should not hit the ...
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| Singer 221 J Noise, & Cleaning | 1/20/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, My 221J (tan) Singer makes clunking noises when I sew at a medium - fast speed. I am trying ...
A: It's been so long since I did that I am not sure I remember either without the machine here in front ...
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| stylist 534 | 1/20/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: It worked great for about 5 minutes then stopped feeding fabric through(zig zag stitch on fairly ...
A: Yes, after all these years the gears should all be replaced. However, this would not be cost ...
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| Singer 221 J Noise, & Cleaning | 1/20/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, My 221J (tan) Singer makes clunking noises when I sew at a medium - fast speed. I am trying ...
A: I am answering questions about the tan 221-J but I am not sure whether it's the same person as the ...
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| stylist 534 | 1/19/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: It worked great for about 5 minutes then stopped feeding fabric through(zig zag stitch on fairly ...
A: It sounds like the feed dogs have dropped or you need to increase the preshure on the foot! I can't ...
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| Singer 221 J Noise, & Cleaning | 1/19/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, My 221J (tan) Singer makes clunking noises when I sew at a medium - fast speed. I am trying ...
A: Yes, remove the bottom drip pan and you can see up to where the threads are stuck. Grab the end of a ...
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| Tension problems for singer machine | 1/19/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: The stitches coming from the top spool are very loose and not holding on to the bobbin stitches. The ...
A: I have never heard of that model Singer. However, your tension adjustments are wrong. Try tightning ...
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| bobbins | 1/18/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: i have just been given a singer 720 sewing machine,i am having problems with the bobbin ,it has a ...
A: Anne, I'm sure I will not be much help! But did you change the needle? and make sure there is no ...
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| speed of machine | 1/18/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: My machine (singer magic 22) is from the 80's but was/ is working fine. However, it seems to run at ...
A: Diane, Most likely it is not the foot petal, call the repair location and ask them if the can set ...
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