Sewing machine no movement

The needle shudder probably has to do with the needle finding its position. Computerized machines go through a sequence, including adjusting the needle position, before they are ready to sew. My older Berninas have what is called a "Bernina burp" when first turned on. It alarms new Bernina users but experienced users don't even notice it.. Not sure how the creaking is related, but my guess is it still has an area that is hanging up when going through the start-up process.

hi Tamara.
you have not said the make or model.but try this.
Make sure the push your bobbin winder to the right then to the left and see if that solves the problem. Your Old Machine has a Clutch & It Needs to be Released. The Clutch is this little dial that is inside of the hand wheel. In older machines, it was used to wind the bobbin without the needle going up and down.17 Jul 2015

My Needle is Stuck! My Hand Wheel Won't Move ... - It's Just Sewing

you could also go to this link and see if it helps.when you go to this link if a small windows open in the middle just close that little window.
My Needle is Stuck My Hand Wheel Won Move HELP It Just Sewing

the "hand wheel" on a sewing machine is meant to only advance the mechanism far enough to thread and set the needle , the motor should be used to run the machine else wise , as its turning every thing inside the machine to keep all the functions in "TimE" as models increase in there complexity there hand wheels are harder to move as more stuff needs to be kept in "time" now , also on some models the bobbin winder is directly powered by the hand wheel , if its not in use it should be disengaged completely

Hai, I think your machine timing is changed. So you can't sewing properly. Please check the timing and put the oil everyday all oil parts properly.

Replace the needle.

The top cover just pops open which is why there are no screws. Just push up from the front side and it should open. On older machines, this may take a little bit of force. :)

First remove the needle and bobbincase.Then try turning the hand wheel.If it turns easily replace the bobbincase and try turning it by hand.If it still turns easily then put in a new needle and try turning it again.Make sure the needle flat portion is on the back side.If it still turns easily it is most likely fixed.Try threading the machine and see if it sews.

it sounds like your belt to the motor is off if you can hear the motor turn

Here's what the manual says:

Before sewing, fit the button-hold foot to the machine (long white plastic thing with red, ruler like markings).

Select the pattern selector dial that is solid green on the left hand side. Set the dial to "1" position. Sew the left side and raise the needle.

Select the pattern selector dial that is solid green on the top and bottom. Set the dial to "2" position. Sew 5-6 stitches and raise the needle.

Select the pattern selector dial that is solid green on the right hand side. Set the dial to "3" position. Sew the right side. Raise the needle.

Select the pattern selector dial that is solid green on the top and bottom. Set the dial to "4" position. Sew 5-6 stitches and raise the needle.

Hope that helps...