I have an E&R Classic sewing machine. I can't get the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. It looks like it's not going down far enough.
By Eleanor G.
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Hiya from over in Angus!
You need to take your machine to a sewing centre for their repair tech to replace your worn bobbin gear (the most common cause of what you're describing, although timing could be off, too). For £50-£80 the tech will repair your machine, do a servicing (cleaning and lubricating), and look over everything to be sure the machine is ready to sew. He/she will advise you if there are parts that want replacing/repairing.
Be sure to ask if the replacement parts are new-mill (factory fresh) or salvage. Salvage parts should be less expensive than new-mill but are not as reliable as new-mill.
Too, be sure to ask what the cost covers - most sewing centres here no longer have techs in-store and have a repair tech who comes once a week or so to pick-up machines that have been dropped off for servicing and/or repair. These techs usually charge £40 to begin with for picking up and taking your machine to their workshop, and from there the prices rises depending on what wants doing. Get all the details in advance so you aren't faced with an unpleasant surprise. Most techs will ring you to let you know of any needed work before doing it so that you can decide yes/no re going ahead.
If you're planning to be down near Stirling, there is one sewing centre there with in-store repair techs:
www.psmc.co.uk/
The link takes you to their repair pages and tells you where your machine can be dropped off for uplift to their shop.
I bought my Singer Talent (new) from them and highly recommend them to all of my sewing students for care/repair of all makes sewing machines no matter the age of the machine.
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