http://www.fixya.com/support/browse/sewing_machinesSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t145206-automatic_threadingI feel really dumb...I can't get the automatic threader on my Singer 7462 to work. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions?Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t323128-non_system_disk_or_disk_errorwhen i turn on computer it comes up with a black screen with non-system disk or disk error replace and strike any keyTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t461795-viking_1_thread_breaks_duringMy husband got me a used Viking 1+ from off the internet a few months ago. It sews just great as a standard sewing machine. When embroidering, however, the thread breaks every five or ten stitches or so. One time, it seemed to be embroidering just...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t126377-button_holewhen in b, material doesn't move. all other sewing works fine. Tried differnt kinds of material and thread. machine is new and worked fine with first button holes, next day didn't work.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t576668-disassembled_bobbin_caseI have a classic singer sewing machine Pre 1960 and the bobbin case fell apart. I have a spring and two other parts that go on the top but don't know where to put the spring. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, MTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t118671-software_not_opening_singer_futuraJust a note for people with Windows XP using the software for Singer Quantum Futura CE 200. I could not open the program, called a computer repair person, spent lots of money, restored my computer and it still would not work. I just happened to...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t295094-threading_bobbinCan't find the manual...just bought the machine. Instructions on threading the bobbin? Bobbin threading instructions neededTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t982263-cannot_install_get_hyperfont_work_vistaI have installed Futura and the patch for Vista, when I get to the part to install Hyperfont and double click to open Futura it will not open. What is up with that? I have worked on installing and uninstaling for two days, spent 3 hours on wait for...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t675422-needle_positionJsut bought an Elna SU. The needle position wheel seems to be seized.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t307435-owners_manualneed to find a owners manual for bernina activa 130Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t82405-janome_10000_plus_file_problemsI have a friend who has a Janome 10000 Plus embroidering sewing machine. When we pull a file into it such as xxx.bmp and go to register it, it starts the process, but stops before finishing. It gives an error message. We tried pasting a bmp...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t822481-7570_pfaff_stitch_lengthI recently completed some embroidery work and then switched back to regular sewing. The stitch length is not changing -- it is either real tiny or real big. It won't go in reverse.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t407373-stitching_loopinghave a brother BM2600 free arm machine, no manual cant get a straight sew stitch tried top tension and length dialsTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t366640-singer_7444_needle_not_catch_bobbinI think the problem is timing. Please give me instruction for retiming.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t333813-needle_off_centered_now_hits_left_sideI primarily use my machine for sewing vs embroidery. I'm the original owner, but it has never been serviced professionally (way overdue!). Lately, if I sew with the needle in the left position, it hits the metal plate and breaks. The metal plate now...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t302231-kenmore_l900l_janome_9000Helllo, I just found you and I am hoping you have an answer for me...I have been using my kenmore l900l ( comparable to Janome 9000 , Janome contracted to Sears to produce these for Sears) for a good while now and for the most part have enjoyed it, a...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t236764-bernina_200_e_freezingAfter storing my bernina in my home for about a year, I got it out of its case and it freezes up. Sometimes it will turn on properly and am able to make a few stitches then it will just freeze up. Sometimes I can turn it on and it will not even make...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1040004-looking_free_manual_advertisedWe just bought a used brother LS-1217 sewing machine and need a users maunal. How do I access the free manual? Thanks, JimTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1012554-very_loopy_bottom_stiches_topVery loopy bottom stiches, top stiches lose but not as lose. I am able to pull the stiches out easily without a seam ripper. One of my friends suggested when this problem happened the first time to play around with my bobbin case tension and I...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t971268-looking_owners_manualI AM LOOKING FOR A OWNERS MANUAL FOR A SINGER SOLID STAE SEWING MACHINE THAT I BOUGHT AT A RUMMAGE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO THEARD, SET TIMIMG, TENSION OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS I MIGHT RUN INTO.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t143192-designer_1I have not used my Designer 1 for several years,but as I remember it was working fine last time I used it. I got it out 8 days ago,along with my books, set it all up and wanted to do some test embroidery stitches and it will not work. The thread...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1047385-stop_safety_purposesWhen sewing it seems the bobbin thread tangles but I can't find anything caught and then I get a message that reads Stop for Safety Purposes. I can't find any diagnostics in my manual; what do you suggestTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t316059-problem_threads_not_catchingI am new to embroidering and I have just recieved a used deco bernette 600 from my mother-in-law. The machine worked well for the first 2 or 3 things that I embroidered. Currently, I am having difficulty with the machine. I get an error message...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t407904-brother_sewing_machine_model_cs8150My brother sewing machine model:cs8150 the bobbin thread tangles and makes a clunking noise only sewed with this 3 times what is wrongTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1015983-brother_pe_150_willMy Brother PE 150 will not pick up bobbin thread. I changed needles cleaned it etc. nothing helps.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t114842-e1_errorWhat is an E1 Error and how do I fix it? I have restarted and rethreaded the machine after getting this message and nothing will make it "reset". I was sewing and got the "stop for safety purposes" message and then subsequently the e! message after...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t995067-no_manualI have a Brother 925D serger but I do not have a manual. I do not know how to thread it or how to use itTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t310810-machine_wont_moveThe machine works to thread the bobbin but will not move when put back to regular sewing the knob on the side barley turns and there is no thread on it at all. If it does work it goes really slow. Even when the peddle is down to the floor. then it...Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1039714-singer_advance_7422I can't seem to get the needle thread to catch to bobbin. I have tried to fix the timing but that doesn't seem to be the issue. can you please please helpTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t884032-lower_tension_shuttle_knot_threadlower tension too looseTue, 14 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMT