Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Is the clutch engaged?"
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Don't know what type of machine you have, but most are similar, go from the thread holder..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Don't know what machine you have, but many have the capability to drop the feed dogs for..."
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"A couple of things to check - 1. The clutch engaged? 2. The drive belt on and in good..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"For most machines, this is just a matter of opening it about 3/4 of the way then pulling..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Tivax LSS-505 Model Michley Lil Sew & Sew Portable Sewing Machine, Double thread, double speed, Featuring 8 built-in stitch pattterns, Forward and reverse sewing, Automatic thread rewind, Sews sleeves, Drawer included, Use hand switch or foot pedal to star:
"There are several possible reasons for this: 1. The machine needs cleaning / oiling. ..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Singer Sewing Machines:
"Singer manuals are available at: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals"
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Type of machine? Has it been sitting (unused) for a significant period of time?"
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"It's an odd thing but on my serger, it actually matters the order in which I thread it. I..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"You might want to check the owners manual to make sure this is right for your machine (or..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"What kind of sewing machine? Many have manuals on-line for free or a small fee."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this PfaFF Sewing Machines:
"This generally indicates an electrical or electronic short, either of which should only be..."
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"Baby Lock is a very good serger. Have you ever used one before? If not, be sure to read..."
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"A lot depends upon what you're sewing on, thread, needle, etc. But here are some basics..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Janome Sewing Machines:
"I actually agree with Inspirationp, but wanted to add that if you list it on e-bay, watch..."
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"If you're working with a lightweight fabric, this is normal. So long as it's even, keep..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"I'm afraid you've threaded your serger incorrectly. I've done it myself more than once,..."
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"There are actually several possibilities here. The one Sylviavie is answering is that..."
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"Be sure your bobbin is inserted the correct way (this varies from machine to machine, so..."
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"Mine was doing that for a while, finally found a stray bit of thread in the tensioning..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"I had a similar problem for a while, turned out to be a stray bit of thread in the..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Singer 3116 Simple:
"Many Singer machines have a switch that is used for quilting that turns off the feed-dogs...."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"I've restored a number of machines that had been stored for years, so, here's the general..."
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"What kind of velvet? Poly-based fabrics often require ball-point needles to avoid pulls. ..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Wow, you just learned the hard way that you're not supposed to take the screw out..."
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"They appear to be standard sewing machine needles... available anywhere that sells fabric,..."
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"You sound like an experienced sewer. Me, too. But... what I found recently was that a..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"I had a similar problem and it turned out to be a wisp of thread caught in the tensioning..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Sometimes, it clicks into the operating position before it has cleared the machine..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Sewing Machines:
"Found a manual for your machine! Download at: http://www.sewingmachinemanual.net/Sewing..."
Carol Sutton posted an answer for this Singer Handy Stitch Hand Held Portable Sewing Machine As Seen on Tv:
"I've looked, too. You might need to contact Singer at: 1-800-4-SINGER..."