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| kenmore model 385.1884180 | 3/11/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: The reverse button no longer works. Do you know if this was a problem with this model? My wife ...
A: the reverse button is probably just 'gunked up' with old oil residue. It may also have a broken ...
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| recovering sofa cushion | 3/11/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: Can you tell me why a recovered sofa cushion turns up on ends when you sit on it. It was covered ...
A: .. Without see a photo it reads like the outside covers was made too small for the foam cushion. ...
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| sewing | 3/10/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I have a Singer golden Touch snd Sew. For some reason the tension is not correct as when I sew the ...
A: this sounds like the upper thread is not threaded correctly. try rethreading the sewing machine, ...
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| Singer Model 620 bobbin winding troubles | 3/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Machine in good shape, serviced 10 hours of sewing ago. Went to wind bobbin as usual and thread ...
A: My first thought would be a broken plastic gear that drives the hook assembly! The early 620s had ...
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| machine quilting | 3/10/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I know there is a way of machine quilting that looks like it was hand quilted. I have a new Kenmore ...
A: If Kenmore machines are still as good as they were 25 years ago, you will thoroughly enjoy your ...
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| Bobbin not picking up | 3/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I inherited my mother's sewing machine when she inherited her mother's at passing. It is a Singer ...
A: Be sure you put in a new needle before trying to thread and sew with the machine. It sounds like the ...
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| machine quilting | 3/10/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I know there is a way of machine quilting that looks like it was hand quilted. I have a new Kenmore ...
A: After I wrote the rejection note, I found a machine that does what you are talking about. The link ...
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| Foot pedal for 500A | 3/10/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I am in need of a foot pedal for a Singer 500A. Do you know where I might be able to find one?
A: They don't make the originals anymore. So,but you can find good used ones on ebay or email Cindy ...
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| Nelco sewing machine model no. A-2 thread tensioner ass'y | 3/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have an old nelco model no. A-2, but it also has a stamp ja5 on the body. I have no idea either ...
A: Last time I worked on a Nelco was probably 20 years ago. If http://www.sewusa don't have a manual ...
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| Singer 401A | 3/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I inherited my mother's 401A, it's the machine I learned to sew on, and I don't want to "upgrade" to ...
A: It sounds like your machine needs a good oiling and then let it run a while till all the parts free ...
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| Singer 401A | 3/9/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have cams for the 620, 625 and 628 series but they keep popping out of my 401A. I understand they ...
A: You really don't need cams for the 401, but if you want to use them: Be sure the machine is NOT set ...
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| Singer Fashion Mate Problem | 3/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My mom died recently and she had a Singer Fashion Mate 237. It's a great looking machine and I'd ...
A: The machine probably needs a good oiling. Also, there may be some threads stuck in the bobbin area. ...
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| SINGER 401,403,and 600 series SPECIAL DISCS/CAMS | 3/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a SINGER 403A that I got on Craigslist. It works GREAT, in theory, because as part of the ...
A: The ONLY differnece between the 401 and 403 is the camstack that has the cams built-into the ...
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| SINGER 401,403,and 600 series SPECIAL DISCS/CAMS | 3/8/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a SINGER 403A that I got on Craigslist. It works GREAT, in theory, because as part of the ...
A: Yes, all those fashion disks will fit the 403, 503,603 etc. All the black ones will fit! We (at ...
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| Singer sewing m/c JB270306 | 3/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Bill, I have a Singer sewing machine with a serial number JB270306. I also have the original manual; ...
A: I will have to know which model your machine is. The serial number suggests that it may have been ...
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| singer 96-40 feed dogs | 3/7/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, I have recently purchased a 96-40 Singer in hopes of making my own bimini top. The machine ...
A: I believe this machine is a commercial machine.....which I know nothing about. But.....there has to ...
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| little singer touch & sew 67A3 | 3/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Eaton, We were given this teeny "Little Touch & Sew" as a cute gift. (I have a mondo Consew for ...
A: Simple answer....NO! Our Singer stores always sold them right before Christmas as a gift for kids. ...
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| 301 | 3/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Singer 301 foot control needs replaced. I'd like a new version such as electronic. My cord is in ...
A: There is no need wasting your money for an electronic control for a 301 Singer. They were made long ...
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| Which bobbin "tire"/O-ring for older White 935? | 3/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a White Model 935 sewing machine I bought new in the late 1960's/early 1970's. I really never ...
A: Your White 935 should use the standard size bobbin winder ring. You can get them at most sewing ...
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| Singer model 358 | 3/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have one of the above machines which has stripped a gear on a horizontal shaft. Is it still ...
A: Singer made some machines that were never sold here in the United States and that's why I had not ...
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| Singer Golden Touch And Sew 750 | 3/6/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Mother illness kept machine idle for about 2 years. Yesterday She try to use it, put good bobbin in, ...
A: No, Singer made sure that most of their parts would not fit other machines as they didn't want to ...
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| converting coverlet | 3/6/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I purchased an old crib coverlet and I want to make it warmer for the baby. I have never done ...
A: What you can do is make an envelope from the coverlet, the batting and the backing fabric. The ...
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| converting coverlet | 3/6/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: I purchased an old crib coverlet and I want to make it warmer for the baby. I have never done ...
A: Good morning... I will try to help, but without seeing your crib coverlet and how it is made it is ...
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| Singer model 358 | 3/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have one of the above machines which has stripped a gear on a horizontal shaft. Is it still ...
A: I am not familiar with a model 358 singer. Could the model number be 353 or other? Here is a webpage ...
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| sewing a bridal veil | 3/5/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I am sewing the bridal veil for my daughter's wedding. I was able to purchase beautiful 58 inch ...
A: I absolutely love wedding gown/veil questions! And the fabric you will be using sounds absolutely ...
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| Singer Golden Touch And Sew 750 | 3/5/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Mother illness kept machine idle for about 2 years. Yesterday She try to use it, put good bobbin in, ...
A: Chances are your 750 has a broken plastic gear or gears. In the mid-1960s Singer changed from the ...
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| 201 singer machine repair | 3/4/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My machine seems bound. When winding the bobbin the motor works fine but when trying to sew it is ...
A: It probably IS thread stuck in the bobbin area. Hold the small end wheel with your right hand and ...
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| Making a pattern | 3/3/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I recently tried to make a pattern from a pair of jogging pants my husband has almost wore out. ...
A: You didn't mention what kind of fabric you used for the jogging pants but it sounds as if it was off ...
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| communion dress satin edge tulle | 3/2/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I am going to make my daughter's communion dress. I want to have satin edges on the tuille. Do I by ...
A: First you need to determine how much tulle you will need for the dress and how long the edges to be ...
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| Sewing vinyl | 3/2/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: ....... Boat we just bought has several vinyl covered cushions where the seams are pulling apart. ...
A: How great to hear that you loved New Zealand - the weather here is just spectacular right now - I ...
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| Singer Touch and Sew Zig-Zag 626 | 3/2/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I can't seem to get the bottom stitching to look like a proper stitch like the top stitching. I ...
A: It sounds like the machine isn't threaded right or the tensions need adjusting. The 626 is a good ...
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| communion dress satin edge tulle | 3/2/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I am going to make my daughter's communion dress. I want to have satin edges on the tuille. Do I by ...
A: If you can find satin edged tulle, I would use that because putting the satin edge on tulle yourself ...
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| Sewing Machine Repair | 3/1/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I've started collecting old sewing machines and having a great time of it. I came across a foot ...
A: I believe your electronic controller should be used on the machines in was intended for. Most any ...
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| Futura 2 920 timing off? | 3/1/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I think the timing is off on this second hand singer futura 920 I just bought. The needle hits the ...
A: I don't know much about the Futura 920 as my expertise is on machines made before that. Knowing what ...
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| Polar Fleece Accident | 2/28/2009 | Jenna McAuliffe |
Q: I accidentally iron on a polar fleece jacket. the mark isnt too bad, its not burnt but you can see ...
A: Unfortunately it is possible that you cannot remove the burn mark from your jacket. I do have a ...
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| tablecloth | 2/28/2009 | Karen Erickson |
Q: I would like to make a multi coloured (6 squares) organza tablecloth. What is the best method of ...
A: Good afternoon. Sorry for the delay I was away teaching classes at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in ...
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| My needle won't go up and down | 2/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: When I push on the peddle the machine won't sew. Nothing will really move. When I rotate the ...
A: I am not familiar with a Singer model 1505. Are you sure it's a Singer? Also, I could find no ...
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| which belt for my white FW 221K7? | 2/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a white FW with its original belt which is in ok condition but I'm wondering whether there ...
A: I would think that belt would be OK, but you can't get a WHITE belt now. Some of them are almost ...
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| sewing machine bobbin | 2/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My machine, Kenmore model # 385 17620, isn't sewing the bobbin thread right top thread sew is fine ...
A: This machine is really too new for me to know much about. My expertise is in the older ones from ...
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| Singer 99K sewing machine | 2/27/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I purchased this machine at goodwill for 15.00 it works good, except the bobbin thread keeps ...
A: Mysty, When the stitch is a mess on the bottom of the fabric it usually meant that the tension is ...
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