The needle clamp of my brother XL-6452 sewing machine fell off and I can't get it to go back on. when I slide it back onto the metal pole there is nothing for it to snap onto and no screw clamp to tighten it - so it falls right off. The needle itself is secure. I called Brother and they said I need a techician to attach it, but I'd really rather do it myself. Any suggestions on how I can fix it?

Douglas Plant

• 222 Answers
• Posted on May 27, 2010

SOURCE: needle will not stay in?

Buy a new pack of needles to make sure you do not have defective needles, if that doesnt work get a new thumb screw and if it still doesnt work you need a new needle bar.

SOURCE: My needle broke and a piece of metal fell out of machine

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SOURCE: needle clamp won't attach to needle bar

There is a set screw above the needle pin screw which tightens with an allen wrench--try that.

SOURCE: needle clamp fell off. got a new one, but need

I have an XL6452 and the same problem. I figured out that you can use a tiny screw driver (or an allen wrench might work). I tried using the screw that tightens the needle but it didn't seem to work. The screw looks like it just a hole. It took a lot of turns to get it loose enough so you can put it on. You will see it come out.
Once you get it on you can tighten it.

SOURCE: HI I HAVE A BROTHER

needs a new needle clamp screw & possibly the needle clamp too

try sewingpartsonline.com