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| Alteration -mens suit jacket | 3/30/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I need to take in a men's suit jacket across the front of the chest area. The back fits fine but ...
A: The only place to take the jacket in would be under the arm. But when you do, you will also need to ...
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| Ladies jacket alteration | 3/30/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I have bought a beautiful suit on clearance and the jacket is a size too small. It is too tight at ...
A: Tatjana, If you were to alter the jacket you would only gain 1/2 inch? Would that be enough? Most ...
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| Making Canopy for Bed | 3/30/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I want to piece together 5 separate queen size quilts (cotton fabric and filling; purchased at ...
A: I would use velcro or snap tape that can be found in the drapery/upholstery department of your ...
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| Singer 774 bobbin box | 3/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have owned my Singer 774 since 1976. I love it. I was oiling it and took off the bottom piece ...
A: This is a common problem when people take out the bobbin case as it's tricky to get back in until ...
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| Singer won't feed | 3/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My Singer Model #774 will not feed.
A: Be sure your stitch length setting is not set on 0 and if the machine has an automatic ...
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| kenmore sewing machine | 3/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Bill, I have a kenmore machine that has the # 5186 for model on the more. not sure what model it ...
A: Sears never made their own sewing machines. They had dozens of companies make them branded "Kenmore" ...
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| T. Eaton Sewing Machine | 3/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a treadle sewing machine that I need help with. It's inscribed with The T. Eaton Co. Limited ...
A: I have not seen one of those either but they were probably made by the Reliance sewing machine ...
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| Singer 252 bobbin case | 3/29/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My husband was getting the bobbin case for this machine cleaned up and adjusted and when we went to ...
A: Yes, there is a piece to the right of the bobbin case called the position bracket. You can lift it ...
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| Bobbin case for Koyo Dial n Sew model 816 | 3/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I need a Bobbin case for my wife's Koyo Dial n Sew model 816. In the manual it is listed as part ...
A: That machine was probably one sold by Tacony Corporation in St Louis and made in either Tiawan or ...
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| vintage clothing | 3/28/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: I bought a beautiful dress from the 1940's. It appears to be cotton/ linen. It is well preserved, ...
A: I only know of one thing that would help to preserve the fabric. Unfortunately, natural fibers like ...
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| Sewing machine Repair | 3/28/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Good day, Sir! I have a problem with a Singer sewing machine model: CG-550C. The stiches aren't ...
A: Sorry, but this machine is too new for my expertise! My knowledge is with the older pre 1980 ...
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| Singer Touch and Sew 620 | 3/27/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I picked up an old Singer Touch and Sew 620 for less than 20.00 bucks and found the plastic gear ...
A: The Singer 620 was our (Singer stores) top of the line machine in about 1965 or thereabouts. A ...
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| Singer Stylist Zig Zag Sewing Machine free-arm model 834 | 3/27/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I inherited this Stylist zig-zag sewing machine free-arm model 834 sewing machine from my mother. ...
A: Check the needle to make sure it is not bent and is in the machine the right way! Sounds like it ...
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| Sewing Machine Cabinet | 3/26/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a cabinet without the spring type part that will help lift the machine. Searched online but ...
A: I seriously don't think you will find one as they have not been made for years. You would have to ...
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| Singer 401A | 3/25/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Help! I was taking apart my singer 401A a little at a time to clean gunked up parts and i got ...
A: Old saying goes "if it ain't broke....don't fix it". Too many folks take their machines all apart to ...
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| crotch too long | 3/25/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I just purchased a jumpsuit, love the suit, but the crotch is too long and the bottom needs hemming. ...
A: Dana, Sorry to say, if you don't raise the pants up to the waist line you will still need to take ...
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| rewinding bobbin Model 638 Singer | 3/24/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I don't know how to rewind bobbin. I have no instruction book and there is no "pole" or place to ...
A: Your machine is a 'touch & sew' Singer. They wind the bobbin right in the machine. Below is a ...
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| thread breakage | 3/24/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I have an older Singer machine-# 6105. My thread from the top is breaking. I start to sew and it ...
A: Monica, Have you tried changing the needle? The next thing I would suggest is to take the machine ...
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| Singer 15-91 | 3/23/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a 15-91 made in 1948 that I bought at a second hand store. I have been working on getting it ...
A: It's been years since I worked on a 15-91 motor and I have forgotten most of that. Here is the only ...
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| Singer 237 tension dial problems... | 3/23/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm very impressed by the look of this site and am keeping my fingers crossed that you can help... I ...
A: It sounds like that machine needs a good oiling!!! I can't understand if you are talking about the ...
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| Necchi supernova belt replacement | 3/23/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: How do I remove the balance wheel from a Necchi supernove so that I can replace the belt?
A: I am not much of a Necchi expert but the balance wheel should have one or two screws in the end ...
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| walking foot for 319W | 3/22/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a Singer 319W and need a walking foot and a quilter foot. Do you which ones will fit? Thank ...
A: I am pretty knowledgeable about repairing the machines, but don't know much about the attachments! ...
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| Singer 237 bobbin | 3/22/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: Hey! I just got a Singer 237 model machine and for some reason I can't get it to catch the bobbin ...
A: I'm sorry I'm so slow to answer. I was sick this weekend and am just getting to my email this ...
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| Singer Stylist 533 | 3/22/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: How can I adjust the tension of the bobbin, the top stitch looks great, but bottom is extremely ...
A: Robin, Let me clarify what you are saying, the stitch on the top of the fabric looks OK, and the ...
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| vintage Singer foot pedal | 3/22/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My machine was made in the 1940s and is motor driven (though I'm not sure of the exact model). I've ...
A: Depends on which control you have. No matter which, the bottom will have to be taken off the control ...
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| pants pattern piece | 3/21/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: Sharon, thanks for responding, sorry for the delayed response. I have had computer trouble. ...
A: I really don't know what you might have done wrong...maybe nothing. Pants do have a U in the crotch ...
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| needle thread tension | 3/20/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I had a singer 403 machine given to me and the manual is missing several pages. The manual is for ...
A: The 403 and 401 are the same machine except the 401 has a built-in camstack for selecting the stitch ...
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| Tension Assembly for White 1620 | 3/20/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I am having difficulty maintaining proper tension while sewing on a White 1620 sewing machine. The ...
A: Sorry, but I can't be much help on that White. I looked everywhere and can't even find a book for ...
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| How to take apart top tension assembly | 3/19/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have just bought a used Singer Capri 163 (UK) - it sews ok except for the tension - the upper ...
A: I am not familiar with that model. It was not sold here in the usa. Here is a manual but it is ...
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| Singer Model 237 Repairs | 3/19/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I am looking for three service items for repair of model 237 Singer. Will you give me potential ...
A: You will have to find someone who has a 'donor' machine for the switch and strain relief. The belt ...
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| pants pattern piece | 3/18/2009 | Sharon Vogel |
Q: Sharon, thanks for responding, sorry for the delayed response. I have had computer trouble. ...
A: I have a suspicion that you are trying to sew the back to the front at the center seam and those ...
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| thread jam | 3/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Our slantomatic 401 Singer sews okay going slow but if we speed up the thread jams in the bobbin ...
A: There is a 99.9 percent chance you do NOT need a new bobbin case. The bobbin case position bracket ...
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| Touch & Sew 750 fashion and flexi-stitch discs | 3/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My mother's Singer 750 Touch & Sew machine is missing fashion and flexi-stitch discs. Do you know ...
A: Yes, but remember lots of those same patterns are built into your 750 by means of the camstack that ...
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| Singerb Stylist 538 | 3/18/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: When I zig zag it pulls to one side and there is a funny noise coming from where the disc goes. ...
A: This is one of the few tough questions to answer via internet. "Hands on" it would probably be an ...
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| Singer Golden Touch & Sew | 3/16/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Greetings, My machine seems to work fine with ONE exception. When I take pressure off the pedal it ...
A: I would keep the machine and just get a new control for it. My friend Terry fielding owns the ...
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| Singer Golden Touch & Sew | 3/15/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: Greetings, My machine seems to work fine with ONE exception. When I take pressure off the pedal it ...
A: You must have one of the later model 600s or one of the 700 series touch & sew Singers. They have ...
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| Singer machine | 3/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I have a problem with the bobbin carriage hitting and bending the sewing needle. It is not ...
A: I would have to know which model machine you have. You can email me privatly at beaton38@yahoo.com ...
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| Featherweight machines | 3/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: I'm just going in circles researching Singer Featherweight machines. Are ALL Featherweights ...
A: Yes, over the years others have tried to copy the famous Singer 221 featherweight. ALL the real ...
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| no reverse on kenmore 385 | 3/12/2009 | Bill Eaton |
Q: My kenmore 385 won't sew in reverse.I've taken it apart, can get it to sew in reverse when I put it ...
A: They made so many 385.Kenmore models it's hard to keep track (even for Kenmore mechs). I am afraid I ...
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| polar fleece sewing | 3/11/2009 | Claudia Buchanan |
Q: I keep having trouble with my machine skipping stitches, especially when sewing the velcro, but ...
A: Tamara, It sounds like your machine could be out of time, you might need to take it in to the ...
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