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Singer 15K88 treadle's needle won't move
I'm trying to get my grandmother's old Singer 15K88 to work, but the needle doesn't move.
The treadle works well, but nothing in the machine past the treadle moves when pedaling. The presser foot moves up and down as it should, especially after oiling. I've oiled the machine with sewing machine oil and tried to use CRC oil to remove grime inside the machine. I got lots of grime out already but it's still very stuck. I can't open the bobbin area as the needle is stuck down there. Also the bobbin seems to move well, when pulling on the yarn.
Has anyone encountered the same problem and has any tips? Is the machine even saveable? Thank you!
u/dweller576 — 19 hours ago