Janome Mini Compact - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Oil the machine first. Then, determine whether or not you need any parts at all.

This was really helpful for me fixing my daughter a John Lewis (janome) mini sewing machine, and now can get the bobbin thread up again, however, when you sew, the thread is not staying in stitches, just coming off the material completely. I tried forcing the gears on one more time but then it didn't pick up the bobbin thread again so went back to the other gear position. Any ideas of what to try and get it stitching again? Thanks

take it in for a service and check the operation of the foot control

What do you mean you are unable to pull the bobbin thread through, elaboration would help solve the problem...
I suspect I'm having the same problem with you if it's anything to do with the top thread looping around in the bobbin holder.

Damn machine!

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http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4731/preventive-sewing-machine-maintenance/page/all Can't tell what machine you have, as the question states two models from two makers. You might want to join the yahoo group "wefixit", dedicated to getting old machines working again: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/wefixit/info

Have you checked the website for this machine? They should be able to direct you to a replacement plate. I hope that this helps.

finger guards are readily available from sewing suppliers

HI

http://www.sewingmanuals.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/New_Home.htm


http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/janome-manuals.php


thank you

taking the machine back to hancock fabrics is a good ideaand let them show you how to do the bobbin

I couldn't find that model, but here is a good place to start b/c it has a free owner's manual you can download: http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/search?query=Singer+324+sewing+machineUsually you can get parts at searspartsdirect.comHope this helps.

if the machine has a broken gear then they have to be replaced or get another sewing machine

Thesewingoutlet.com and bizrate.com both have them listed in stock, and you will probably find some on eBay as well. However, with purchase price plus shipping running around 40+ dollarsfor a machine that was only $55 new, you might be better off finding a new machine altogether that won't have any underlying issues that a used machine might.

Before you do anything else unthread and rethread the machine again. Sometimes the thread gets hooked on something or wrapped around and will cause it to break. Of course do check the tension again too. Is it breaking when you pull on it before it goes through the needle?

If it is breaking when sewing then it could be that the bobbin tension is too tight.

Is it under warranty? A dealer should be able to check it out without cost to you. Do you have the bobbin in properly.

my suggestion is to return it, get another one

sometime the needle & thread are not compatable--try this & see if it work for you
Cut 6-8 inch piece of thread of the spool you are going to use for your project
Take the needle you are going to use for the project
& insert the thread thru the eye of the needle
& lift one end of the thread to a 45 degree angle
& if the needle is the right size for the thread it will slide down the thread
But if the needle hangs on the thread you need one size larger needle for the thread

Try www.sewingpartsonline.com and put in Janome then your model number, they have all kinds of parts for sale. They may have your part or call Janome at 1-800-631-0183

Hi
Ask Jan on the Janome website.
http://www.janome.com/index.cfm/LearningCenter/AskJan
Or try on the forums there.
http://www.janome.com/fusetalk/forum/
I would imagine that Janome universal needles would be fine for this machine.
Thicker needles are required for sewing thicker fabrics.

here are some websites to try
1.(pdf) manualsonline.com
2.sewusa.com
3.sewingmachinesplus.com
4.homeapplaince.manualsonline.com

Change the needle first and make sure it is in the correct way round, failing that you may need to retime the machine, if you email me I can attach instructions [email protected]