Hello 👋 I was gifted the machine in the title, years ago, and lost both the pedal and the instruction manual after several moves. It's from an artisan family member, and so I'd like to find out more about it, clean it up, get parts, etc.
Does anyone here have experience using this machine? All my family member remembers is that she used it for everything back in the day, so I'm hopeful.
Thank you!
When trying to run the machine the thread is catching under the lever on the bobbin case. Additionally it is not always catching the thread. I have a video too if you DM me. Please help I’ve been trying to fix this machine up for months, thank you!!
I have been sewing on a singer simple for about two years now. It’s not bad, but I am looking for something a little more sturdy and better quality and something that last a little longer. I am only familiar with singer machines, I am considering a singer heavy duty.
I love to work with denim and canvas.
I need some stitch options, the more the better, but only necessary with zig zag and overlock option with the right presser foot. But I would like to have some more options for fun.
It can’t be too old, because extra parts for old machines are difficult to get here.
It also needs to be able to sew through several layers.
I’ve heard good things about the bernina machines as well.
Honestly, I’ve never heard of the brand and need to know if anyone has experience working with these machines.
I recently redownloaded Facebook to use marketplace with the intention of finding an industrial machine. I keep seeing Jukis, which I’ve worked with and I like however, I just say a Pfaff 1183 for $200. Are they comparable to a Juki, cause they look super similar. And $200 is so cheap compared to everything else I’m seeing.
They had a video of it, but for the privacy of the seller I’m not going to post that lol
Why is my bobbin thread bunch like this? I’m at my whits end and want to stop altogether.
I have rethreaded multiple times, adjusted my tensions, and pulled any small remnants of thread fuzz from the inside of my machine. I will get a little ways before it bunches up, then it will be bad for a little bit then clean then bunching. Or it will be bad>good>bad.
Pic 1 is the back of the project, and you can see the first 4 threads were pretty good, the next three are basically trash. Pic 2 is a close up of the more recent section (top left). Pic 3 is the front and you can see that the top thread looks good.
I was have some serious tension issues with this Singer Fashion Mate 247 and I took apart the tension assembly. I cannot find instruction for this specific tension assembly ANYWHERE, most seem to have a metal thumb nut on the end. I cannot for the life of my get the number dial back on. It just seemed to pop off but it won’t pop back on.
Any help is appreciated.
I have replaced the needle, changed the bobbin from plastic to metal, and even rethreaded multiple times. I have also tried different tensions and thread options. None have fixed.
My sister gifted me this sewing machine today, and all of a sudden the needle started to slow down and eventually stopped moving. When I hit the pedal, it sounds like the machine is moving (its making a buzzing sound like the rotor is moving) but the needle itself is not moving.
I have been able to use the bobbin winder, so i know it’s not a pedal problem, however when i move the switch from bobbin winder to needle, it doesn’t work. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am going to iron it In a bit but I just want to make sure this is correct
I measured the distance between the hem that I want and the existing hem and tried making sure it's the same all throughout but idk 😭😭
I'm also going to add the stitch I think is right, in the comments (I tried doing this a few hours ago, the hem I mean but it ended up snapping so Im trying again) but with a different stitch length, this time
I saw a vid where they add the stitch above the pins and then cut the excess but idk if how im doing it is right
I don't want to have to do this again a third time since this is going to my second attempt so I just want to make sure this is right coz I feel like the prep was wrong soooo does this look okay?
*I originally used a small zizag and I feel like I maybe measured the distance wrong or smth coz when I tried it on, the stitches did snap and the hem was clearly not the same all throughout
I've just bought a Brother DB2-B737-413 industrial sewing machine with the automatic thread cutter and a few other features from a sewing warehouse that was downsizing. It was definitely worth it—I paid under £100 for it, and it's fully working. The cheapest used ones in my area are around £400.
There's just one issue, and I'm not sure how to fix it. It currently has a strange 4-pin industrial plug, but I need it to plug into a standard UK 3-pin household socket. This is my first industrial sewing machine, so I'm completely new to this.
Would I be able to get an electrician to remove the industrial plug and fit a standard UK plug, or would I need to replace the motor? If I do need a new motor, I'm not sure which one would work with all of the machine's extra features, like the automatic thread cutter and everything else.
I will link a couple pictures of the details on the motor and the plug!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hola buenas mi máquina no se que le pasó Pero está andando mal, es una doméstica, no es profesional, estuve cosiendo tela toalla con aguja adecuada, le costaba Pero andaba bien dentro de todo, ahora quise coser una tela fina cambiando la aguja y hace ruidos fuertes, es como si el brazo chocará, me da miedo que se haya roto, consejos por favor😭
It's a Universal but the model name has scratched off. I can find loads of similar ones online, but can't find any info even with ghe serial number.
Can anyone please shine a light on this?
Much much appreciated.
I used a zizag stitch on the hem of a t shirt so not sure why it popped?
I used a small zizag stitch. Is it coz of the size, should I have gone to a medium zizag stitch?
I'm not sure what I did wrong. I basically used the method where u fold the fabric to the desired length, then do a stitch on it and then cut the excess
Basically after doing the stitch. I went to try it on, thinking I would cut it after since I wanted to check, if it was done right and then I heard it popping
So then I used a seam ripper to take it out coz clearly I did smth wrong
would this be a good option? My budget is 99 dollars. I'm looking for something that can handle the occasional heavy duty project with denim and I can also make basic skirts or tops with. Also for easy threading. And low maintenance. Advice would be helpful. I currently have the highest bid placed at 50$.
Asked for advice in a different sub and was recommended to get a vintage machine made before the 1980s
It started a few weeks ago & I get sooooo angry cause it interrupts the flow of things. How do I fix it ? From what I know it hasn’t taken any falls or anything just one day it started. Was o too rough w it or something ? I have different presser foots like the free hand one but I’ve been too scared to change it. Do I need to replace the greyish-clicky in part ? If so, what’s the name of it.
This is a regular Brother 3817 machine
Does anyone have a AXE Yamazaki YS-10 sewing machine? I was able to get it through the Amazon Vine program. I really like it. However, the needle moves up and down when using the bobbin winder. I have two full size sewing machines and of course either one does not do this. And from what I've read online a sewing machine shouldn't do this. I've lowered the presser foot when winding the bobbin. Which was one solution. It didn't fix the issue. Has anyone who has this machine had the same issue and how did you deal with it? Thanks!
Desperately looking for the model number of my sewing machine. It's a walking foot and has mainly been used to sew lamb skin. I think the badge with the model number must've come off before I have owned it.
Edit to add there is a photo of the clutch motor number as I'm not sure if this would help identify the machine?
The gears are a little lengthy, but other than that it’s in perfect working condition. Are there any particular maintenance besides oiling that I need to know this is my first all metal machine and my first vintage machine. I should just say it’s one of the first machines I’ve ever bought lol. I’m new to sewing. There is a place local to me that does service these machines but I wanna make sure that I take care of this machine so that it can last for a very long time so please let me know if you know of any tips and tricks! Thanks!
Looking at a very cheap 15-91. The current owner can turn the handwheel and the needle moves up and down. They're not able to do much else.
The brown line that runs up the pillar next to the motor looks like sprayed oil or grease. Is a replacement easy to come by? Would there be other things to look for
Hey everybody,
I just bought this vintage Singer sewing machine at a flea market for 20€. The crank and everything still works, but I generally know next to nothing about these machines. I would like to restore it as a summer project and was wondering if any of you had tips or pointers for things to look out for/if anything critical is missing.
I like sewing, but have always used a modern electric Singer in the past, so I thought for the price today, it would be neat to try my hand at the old mechanical stuff too. Thanks for any help!