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Lovely machine, sounds like it may need some age related maintenance. Start by oiling all the red dots. If you are not familiar with the oiling spots internally, I’d suggest checking out Facebook group vintage Bernina sewing machines, the group has files including manuals and service manuals. There is about 14 points to lubricate these. Good quality sewing machine oil, not household or 3-in-1.
I am not a sewing machine expert. As far as I know all sewing machines have a reverse "gear" for sewing in both directions and most commonly was a linkage that reversed the direction of the cloth feed dog.
The old hand or treadle operated machines could be reversed simply by the operator turning the handle in reverse...
I know nothing about modern sewing machines but I wouldn't be surprised to discover the traditional AC motor and rheostat has been replaced by a reversible DC motor with electronic speed control as is currently fashionable with everything from cordless drills to washing machines. If this is the case, reverse "gear" would be by a switch reversing the polarity of the current supplied to the motor.
I think you need to do a little research to discover how your machine should work before you begin asking why it doesn't work.
Brother is one company that I've had excellent experience with. Their service has always been top notch and they stand behind their products. I would ask them if they can help. Depending on the age of the machine, may have to take it for servicing, but try them first.
They are great on the phone and answer email promptly. I've never had anything but great experiences with them, for anything I own made by Brother.
That is a very interesting question and I would guess only a technician would be able to take a guess. It would also depend of course on its age and whether it was used heavily or was just sitting waiting for someone to love it. Janome is a great company. My machine is 20 years old, used heavily and works like a dream...I do however have it serviced once in awhile.
Have you been lubricating the machine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations? Sometimes a drop of "3 in 1" (or equal) light machine oil in the right place can work miracles.
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Is your dealer close to your home? Sometimes the salespeople are able to help you for no charge. I know the girls who work at my dealer (JoAnn's fabrics, Viking center) are super good about helping anybody who has a Husqvarna machine. I would be afraid to have someone else monkey with it for fear they would mess it up more. Plus, you have a great machine and it probably is due for a little love and attention, like a tuneup anyway, if they have to send it out for service. It is definately worth fixing. I do not have a schematic of your machine so unless someone has one, or are familiar with the model they really cannot advise you. Good Luck.
Hi! I just love old sewing machines and am so glad to hear that you want to use it! (You don't really need to know the age to get started, BTW.) I did a quick search for Cromwell DeLuxe and came up negative--but all that means is that your machine was probably a badged machine. In other words, it was manufactured for a distributor (perhaps a local store) and the distributor put their name on it instead of the manufacturer's name.
Many badged machines (and others) were built by Japanese companies (see if you machine has a JA- or JC- number on it) and this site has just loads of great information on these machines, plus lots of photographs.
This group is dedicated to "keeping classic, mechanical sewing machines in use and dollars in your pocket" --which sounds like a great deal to me! They also have loads of information, including some generic manuals, photos, and great how-to tips.
it sounds like the thred tenshion is to loos or the timing has sliped a little and its off a bit this can also happen with wear on the gears or just a loos fixing letting the timing slip back a bit,
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