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Margaret Sullivan Posted on Jan 26, 2015

Cannot get the machine to stitch have threaded it many tines by the manual and it will not make one stitch!

I have had the machine recently gone over and knives sharpened etc. it had worked since then, I have threaded it many times and feel I am threading it properly by the manual. Don't know what else to try

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Without actually seeing your machine, I can only offer a few suggestions to check. 1. Is the foot missing? Without the little grips, your fabric won't move forward, so there will be no stitching made. 2. Is the bottom bobbin locked into place. 3. Did you recently use the machine to thread a bobbin and forget to tighten it again? 4. Check the thread tension on both the top thread and bottom bobbin.

If the needle isn't going up and down, there is probably something broken inside the machine.

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Unfortunately, I couldn't find a specific manual for the Dial and Sew 750 sewing machine. However, I can give you some general instructions on how to use a sewing machine that may help you get started:
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  5. Sewing a straight stitch: Practice sewing a straight stitch by lining up the fabric with the edge of the presser foot and slowly pressing the foot pedal. Keep your hands on the fabric, guiding it through the machine. Be sure to sew at a consistent speed to maintain even stitches.
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Hi, I just need to know how to thread this machine properly or, where can I get a manual please?

Search the internet for:

Make + Model + the word "Manual"

or contact manufacturer support. Most machines are threaded similarly, so even if you can't find a manual for your model, a manual for a model similar to yours will be helpful.

You can also search YouTube videos for threading instructions.

When threading, be sure to always raise the presser foot during the upper threading process. This releases the tension disk and allows the thread to seat properly.

For skipped stitches, try installing a brand new needle.

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