| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Singer 401a | 2/16/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I recently purchased an old Singer 401a. It does sew a nice stitch. But it seems slow like it ...
A: The Singer 401A is probably the best machine (in my opinion) that Singer ever built! You can clean ...
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| 503 slant o matic | 2/15/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I recently purchased a singer503A at the salvation army store. It sews a beautiful straight stich ...
A: The Singer 503 is one of Singers finest machines! Here is a downloadable manual: ...
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| Singer 401G needle out of alignment | 2/15/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My needle isn't aligned correctly anymore. It points to the right-hand side of the presser foot and ...
A: Take off the top lid to see if the long spring that goes from the cam follower over to the left end ...
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| Drapery side hems curling out | 2/14/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: The drapery outside fabric is silk with a chenile type strip going across the fabic every 2-3 ...
A: I hope I can help but do need a little more information in order to answer this question. What type ...
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| heavy duty sewing machine reocmmendations | 2/14/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: is there a particular brand you would recommend over others for durable, heavy duty sewing able to ...
A: It depends on how much heavy duty sewing you intend to do. If it's just once in a while you could ...
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| Singer 206k25 EH serial number | 2/13/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I hope you can help clarify something I heard about the use of open vs closed bobbin cases and the ...
A: The Singer 206, 306 and 319 all use the 206X13 needles. They are not hard to get if you know where ...
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| singer 401 tension assembly | 2/13/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I disassembled the tension for cleaning and thought I carefully laid out the order. Not! Do you have ...
A: Email me at beaton38@yahoo.com if this doesn't come through. Here is a diagram for assembling your ...
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| Waistband Sewing | 2/13/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: i make custom boxing trunks for pro boxers and i was wondering if you could tell me what would be ...
A: I remember you asking a question previously regarding the boxing trunks, I hope things are ...
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| Waistband Sewing | 2/13/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: i make custom boxing trunks for pro boxers and i was wondering if you could tell me what would be ...
A: JJ, I don't sew much clothing anymore. But I would sew a longer straight stitch. A ziz zag would ...
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| fabric not advancing | 2/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I recently acquired an older(25-30) kenmore that seems to be in great condition except the feed dogs ...
A: Sears models were numbered like this.....385.23454 or 385.12387 etc so there were hundreds of 385 ...
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| Singer 201-2 | 2/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm thinking about buying a Singer 201. It is in "working" condition. I called a local sewing ...
A: I use 'simple green' cleaner but dilute it about 50% with water or first spray it on a rag and then ...
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| sewing lessons | 2/12/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: I learned to sew as a young child - sewed for many years throughout my adult life. Unfortunately, ...
A: I did a quick search on google and here is what I came up with copy and paste this link in your ...
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| altering princess seams | 2/12/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I adjusted the armhole princess seams in the front for a low bust line. Online directions told me ...
A: I would add the 1 inch to the back at the shorten/lengthen line then compare the armhole seams and ...
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| fabric not advancing | 2/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I recently acquired an older(25-30) kenmore that seems to be in great condition except the feed dogs ...
A: The stitch length control must not be in the right position. Try to lengthen the stitches and see ...
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| white 710 timing repair | 2/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Through the years I have frequently had problems with the timing going beserk when the needle hit a ...
A: There is not much information on repairing the Japanese machines. Mostly on the older Singer ...
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| trying to decipher what's wrong with my draperies | 2/11/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: (or whoever might answer if not Karen) I had some draperies made for me, I'm not a professional or ...
A: Well, it is hard to tell exactly the problem.... Linen even if ironed will not have all the ...
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| Fashion disc problems | 2/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a Singer Slant-o-maic 503 special. Great machine EXCEPT that I can't seem to make the discs ...
A: The problem is probably that you are not adjusting the stitch LENGTH correctly. For the pretty ...
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| sewing lessons | 2/11/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: I learned to sew as a young child - sewed for many years throughout my adult life. Unfortunately, ...
A: Nice to learn you are wanting to sew again. Yes, most of us learn better with hands on classes. ...
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| Drapery buckram | 2/11/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: Do they still make buckram with the marks where to put the pleats? Or is it made in such a way that ...
A: I may be at a bit of a disadvantage here as I live in New Zealand - a smaller market - but I have ...
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| bobbin case | 2/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a fashion mate deluxe model 1280 singer machine. I took out the bobbin case to clean it and ...
A: The bobbin case is kinda tricky but just keep fooling with it and it will almost fall into place. ...
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| Necchi Lydia 3 544 sewing machine | 2/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I purchased this elegant looking machine at GoodWill yesterday. It is in very clean, well kept ...
A: I was always a Singer man but worked on some Necchi machines but never really liked them. Therefore ...
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| Fusing | 2/10/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I have taken a faded pure virgin wool suit apart in order to sew it back inside out. But under the ...
A: I am guessing that interfacing has been fused onto the fabric. The best way I would suggest ...
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| problem sewing with Singer 500 | 2/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have my Mom's old Singer 500 machine. It was running fine when I last sewed on it. I now am ...
A: Sounds like the machine and or the needle is not threaded properly. The needle goes in with the flat ...
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| Singer foot turning | 2/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have had my machine repaired at our local shop 2 times. They have replaced the spring for sure ...
A: You didn't say what model Singer you have, but there is a 'set screw' on the presser foot shaft that ...
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| Singer Fashion Disks | 2/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Is there a list anywhere of all of the Fashion Disks that fit the Singer 400\500 machines?
A: Yes, here is a list of them. The later numbered and white ones won't fit your machine but the rest ...
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| Singer 628 stuck needle position/stitch width | 2/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: and when I made the adjustment, the needle position moved to R. Now I can't move the stitch width or ...
A: The machine probably just needed (or needs) a good oiling. Most of those don't like to sit for long ...
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| silk drapes | 2/8/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: I just bought some silk curtains at a sale price. I like the look of them very much. Problem, ...
A: As far as "can you" lengthen them, then absolutely yes you can! I wouldn't recommend using a sticky ...
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| Planetary gears that drive shuttle hook do not engage properly | 2/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have this singer 413 machine that I use probably once every 3 or 4 years. ...
A: I believe the website I gave you has those instructions on how to do that. It's almost impossible to ...
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| singer factory machine | 2/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I hope you can shed some light on this as we are having a difficult time finding an answer. My mom ...
A: I am not an expert on commercial (factory) machines but it sounds like you probably just need a new ...
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| The cost of a 401g Singer | 2/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I am wondering how much a 401g Singer sewing machine goes for, it has the original case, parts, only ...
A: NICE 401G...... One of Singers finest and made in Germany. Not much (but a little) different from ...
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| Necchi Supernova Ultra feed dogs | 2/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I just replaced my belt and oiled my machine. When I tested it the feed dogs didn't feed the ...
A: I have forgotton most of what little I knew about Necchi machines as I was a Singer man. Go to yahoo ...
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| Planetary gears that drive shuttle hook do not engage properly | 2/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have this singer 413 machine that I use probably once every 3 or 4 years. ...
A: Your machine probably has a broken plastic gear. The one that usually breaks is at the top of the ...
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| Singer 201-2 | 2/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm thinking about buying a Singer 201. It is in "working" condition. I called a local sewing ...
A: I was in the sewing machine business over 40 years and I NEVER saw a 201 with bad gears. Those ...
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| Singer sewing machine problem | 2/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Hope you can help me with my machine.It seems that when I press on the pedal to start the machine ...
A: Check to be sure the little 'arm' from the bobbin case base is in between the 'springs' on the ...
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| White Sewing Machine tension assembly | 2/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a White sewing machine model #1455. The upper thread tension assembly fell off. Is there ...
A: Sorry, but white made so many different models I wouldn't remember without having it in front of me ...
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| Singer Model 774 bobbin tension | 2/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I've recently begun using my grandmother's singer 774 and I'm having a little trouble with the ...
A: Yes, it sounds like your bobbin tension needs to be tighter. There is a screw on the bobbin case ...
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| Sewing machine Bobbin | 2/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: hey, i have a Nelco ja-38 that was my great grandmothers and i have been cleaning it up and ...
A: First, the red piced of felt goes under the spool of thread on top of the machine to keep the thread ...
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| Singer Fashion Mate 237 Italian make | 2/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: It seems from lack of use my trusty machine has developed some rust in the shuttle area and won't ...
A: The Singer 237 is a great little machine. Chances are you may have a little rust but you can wipe ...
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| singer 500A - tension adjustment problem | 2/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My singer 500A tension knob is very loose causing all stitching to be loose regardless of the number ...
A: Below is a .pdf file that shows the parts of the machine in case you get "lost". On the side of the ...
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| reducing size of comforter. | 2/5/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: How do I go about reducing a full size comforter to twin? It's polyester filled.
A: Kathleen, 1. I would suggest measure and mark the comforter to the size needed and allow a large ...
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