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I have a brand new Kenmore 385.18221 machine. It makes a loud grinding noise when it sews. Sounds like it's coming from the wheel. It loads the bobbin soundlessly and smoothly, but when I switch to sewing it starts grinding. It will sew, but this noise shows something isn't quite right.

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You are posting in the wrong form. This is for vacuum cleaners

Posted on Feb 27, 2018

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oknewd

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SOURCE: sewing machine won't pick up bobbin thread

open the bobbin case and see if the hook is turning, if it is it is just a timing problem with the hook and needle, if it isn't tuning you may have a broken gear or timing belt.....It eill need to be looked at or adj by someone who repairs them....Daniel

Posted on Jan 07, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: my singer 4166 sewing machine won't pick up the bo...

I had the same problem straight out of the box. I decided to buy a new machine and came across the 4166. It had more than enough functions and seemed to run smoothly. I too have problems with the bobbin not threading so I took it back into the store thinking I was doing something wrong. The saleswoman had the same problem. I was going to exchange it for another but before leaving I wanted to check to see if it worked. Again, same problem so I left without a machine. I spoke to the owner only to be told that 30% Singer machines are lemons and have to be returned for servicing because they don't work from the start. This is a waste of money and time.
The only suggestion I can offer is to either forget about the machine or take it into be serviced.

Posted on Jun 26, 2010

Anonymous

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SOURCE: i have the brother Ls-2000

adjust your tension.You probably did not wind your bobbin properly as well.Make sure you oil your machine every month or so and make sure your bobbin is seated properly before you sew.
Go slower with the pressure foot speed and use the right needle.ALWAYS test on scrap of your sewing material first!!!

I have this machine for like 2 years and can do 2-5oz cowhide and buffalo leather on it (no joke, and it works FLAWLESSLY) inside it has full steel construction,just needs regular oiling compared to pro machines and easily made a few grand $$$ with it while my pro machine is getting repaired (I don't even bother with my pro machine anymore) But you MUST oil it every month and use the RIGHT needle and adjust your tension properly
Also pull out the thread a good 6 inches from the needle and bobbin before dropping the pressure foot and sewing.
Best $70 bucks (WITH TAX) I spent hell,the leather I use costs more than the machine!

Posted on Feb 07, 2011

Anonymous

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SOURCE: i need kenmore 385 1168280

The Kenmore website (www.kenmore.com) has manuals available for all of there sewing machines. At the top of the page hold your mouse over the product support section. From there a drop menu will come down that has the link to the manuals portion of the website. Hope this helps.

Posted on May 07, 2011

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Just got white E-Z sew

The thread should be going counter clockwise. You probably have to pullabout 3 inches of thread out of the bobbin to be safe, and pull that up overthe plate and drape to the left. Then pull about 5or 6 inches of thread outfrom the needle. Try holding that thread somewhat taught and lower your needleup and down with your side dial and see if it finally loops the bobbin thread. Hope this works.

Posted on Jun 25, 2011

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