Singer 8280 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Download manual here - http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Refer to the maintenance section for cleaning the machine.

Have the needle at it's highest position when removing and replacing the bobbin case.

Refer to the manual for the tension setting, stitch length and correct needle type and size for the fabric you are sewing.

Thread the needle with the presser foot up - always.

If the stitching remains loose, the machine will need to go to the shop for service as the timing may need to be adjusted.

There is a drawing and guide for doing this at the website sewusa (repair).

However, it would be best to have this checked out by a professional as attempting yourself may lead to more problems. And that could cost more than the service fee.

This could be one or two things; (1) the machine was threaded with the presser foot down, or (2) the timing needs to be adjusted (by a sewing machine tech).

Instructions on oiling your hook (the only area suggested for the user to oil) is located on page 40 of your instruction manual.

The part you are describing is no longer available from Singer.

You can find Singer threading diagrams at http://www.singerco.com/resources/threading.html.

Buy a new power pedal for your machine.

You can order parts through the Singer parts centers listed on this page:
http://www.singerco.com/support/replacement_parts_ssc_list.html

http://www.singerco.com/resources/threading.html Check out their threading diagrams, they are really helpful!

http://www.singerco.com/resources/threading.html

Check out their threading diagrams.

Unfortunately, you will have to call the shop and tell the them the problem is not fixed.

Ask if when you bring it in, can you do a show & tell with the tech and then give a demonstration.

all you wanna do is open the plate of your machine, there is a hole, insert your bobbin there.

I have my own manual that I can share information from if you're interested.

From the manual:

• Open the hinged cover

• Pull the bobbin case tab and remove the bobbin case

• Hold the bobbin case with one hand (I use left). Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (should come up from underneath).

• Pull the thread through the **** and under the finger.
• Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.
• Insert it into the shuttle.

Hope this helps. There are pictures in the manual that make it easier to follow.

if your machine, lose the stich, adjust the tension, and fix your bobbin.

There are so many thing you need to re-check.

First clean out the bobbin area to be sure there aren't any thread tangles still there.

Open the manual and start from the beginning with threading the machine with the presser foot lever UP - always.

Read the instructions and do not rely solely on the pictures as we all sometimes rush to do (I am just as guilty as the next person to do this).

Make sure the bobbin thread is feeding from the bobbin case in the correct direction.

Hold onto the end of the top thread (after needle has been threaded) and lower then raise the needle to catch and bring up the bobbin thread.

Place the fabric under the presser foot and as you hold onto the ends of the top and bobbin thread, hand walk the first stitch, then use the power pedal.

If you need a manual, you can download (free) from Singer - http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Open the manual for this machine and make sure you are (1) threading with the presser foot up; (2) the bobbin is inserted corretly into the bobbin case.

If you need a manual, you should be able to find one at the Singer Company website.

Hi, maybe your bobbin is turning the wrong way and you need to flip it over. Or you don't have any top tension. Be sure the thread is in between the tension disks with the foot up. Its also possible that there is a burr on the hook part that goes around and grabs the top thread. The thread will catch on the burr and cause this issue. Usually after breaking a needle. Then the burr would need to be polished off.

They do not drop.

The accessories with this model include a darning plate, which is a plastic shield that snaps over the feed dogs.

If you cannot find the darning plate, poke a hole for the needle in the center of an index card and tape it over the feed dogs with blue painter's tape (does not leave a residue) and set the stitch length to zero.

Be sure to use a darning foot and lower the presser foot.

Free download here (read and do not rely on pictures) - http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Flat side faces the back