I have a Singer heavy-duty sewing machine and the needle will not move up and down when I press on the foot speed control. I've changed the needle, rethreaded the machine, checked that the bobbin was inserted correctly and nothing. I can thread the bobbin, but after I'm done with the bobbin the machine will not sew almost like it's stuck in the bobbin threading position. Any suggestions?
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Have you checked to be sure you've switched the machine from bobbin winding mode to sewing mode? Gone through all the other checks re machine settings?
If yes to all of the above, you need to take your machine to a qualified repair tech. I do vintage machine repair (mostly Singers) for my Sewing 101 students, and if you've checked the settings to no avail, it sounds to me as though your bobbin gear is gone. It could be a couple of other things, too, but only a qualified tech will be able to find the problem once the cover is off - he/she knows what to look for, what parts to use, and has the tools for the work - this is NOT a home repair.
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