20 Most Recent White Sewing 979 - Page 7 Questions & Answers

What is your question?

Sorry that is not available for free online.

That's a statement, not a question.

Adjusting stitches how? Are the stitches too short, too long, is the tension off, are there loops of thread accumulating (bird nests), thread pulls out of the fabric, is the top thread not picking up the bobbin thread????

Do you have a manual?
You can get a free download manual for your machine from the Singer site.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Just type in w999 and click on search.
On the next page click on free download!
The manual will show you how to thread the machine correctly.
Hope this helps!

What is your question?

Probably by finding a machine similar to yours and use its parts on your machine. Try auction sites like eBay...

Make sure you are using a brand new needle, as an old/damaged needle will frequently not pick up the bobbin thread. If a new needle does not solve the problem, then the machine is most likely out of time. You can search for sewing machine timing or take the machine for service. ...

I'm guessing it is a mechanical machine, not computerized. If so, then it most likely has seized due to lack of oil. The following technique has worked well on several older mechanicals with the same issues: Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight... In the meantime, resist the urge to try to run the motor or permanent damage may occur. ...

The model number is somewhere, possibly on a plate on the back of the machine or possibly underneath. On older Singers, the model number is represented by the serial number, ie serial # through serial # is a Model 66. You can try searching the internet for: White Model# manual However, with the age, it may be difficult to find anything. ...

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/white-sewing-machine-instruction-manuals.aspx ..not sure if the manual you are after is on this list but have a look.

This site may have a manual for that sewing machine. http://www.hammerwall.com/Manuals/White/Description/710/White%20Sewing%20Machine%20Manual/814_White%20710%20x

Unable to locate information on this particular machine, however, 99-1 chance it needs a good cleaning and oiling, especially if it has set without use for a long time. The old oil dries and the parts start sticking together.