What Is My Puppies' Breed?
After 40+years raising AKC Boxers and doing breed rescue, I have to say your puppies look as though they are Boxer-Lab cross. Do an online image search to see photos and I think youll see what I mean, then check with your vet who will likely confirm the mix...
Changing the Belt on a Nelco Sewing Machine?
Im not familiar with that make and model but after several years of doing vintage sewing machines (mainly Singers) Ive learned if the user manual doesnt show the user how to do something it means the user shouldnt try to do it. Take the machine to a qualified...
Dyeing Wedding Dress?
The best way would be professionally - ivory colours dont take greys or black dye well at all but the pros know how to use dye stripper well enough (and have access to commercial dye strippers not available in your local shops) to completely remove all the...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Hi Zach:) What Im seeing (after 40+years raising AKC Boxers, my cousin raising American Staffordshire Terriers, and both of us doing years of breed rescue) is a Boxer-Staffie mix. Im giggling about her being even part GSD - the closest she comes to that is...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Hiya Stace from a bit farther north (NE Scotland)! I know most Border Collies have a lot of white but we see quite a number of cross breeds like yours up here and your adorable dog looks as though she is precisely as described: a beautiful Border-Lab. Check...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US for over 40 years before relocating to my parents native UK, I also did breed rescue - that experience says your puppy is more than likely a Boxer-Lab mix with no Border Collie anywhere in the mix. Check with your vet and do an...
Brother Sewing Machine Zig Zap Stitch Problem?
Is the machine still under warranty? This sounds like a genuine warranty covered problem. Look for a repair tech adverting he/she is factory authorised so that the repair will be covered by Brother (applicable only if still under warranty). I do repairs on...
Replacement Cable for John Lewis Sewing Machine?
You can try contacting John Lewis customer services (on the website at the bottom of the home page) but to be honest I think the part will cost you more than the machine would to replace. No offence to JL but most of those mini-sewing machines arent meant to...
What Breed Is My Dog?
40+years experience raising AKC Boxers and doing breed rescue (including mix-cross) in the US before permanent relocation to the UK, and my cousins 30+years with American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bull) tells me you have a really adorable Boxer-Staffie...
Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Stopped Working?
You dont describe the sort of problem youre having so its hard for me to determine if the problem is the actual pedal, or a short/other fault at the pedal-to-machine connection. So the best advice I can give you is to say this is something that should be seen...
Changing Stitch Length on Singer Zig Zag Model 413?
Hi Lexi:) By now youve probably found your answer, if not, use this link to download a free copy of your user manual from SingerCo, and then flip to page 4 where the stitch length dial location is pointed out: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/05cd53760826209952d04b99bc6962f8ea588653...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Definitely Boxer and Im pretty sure about the Lab - but it could be one of the other large breeds, possibly (but not likely) Rottie. Do an online image search using the terms - boxer-lab puppies - and - boxer-rottie puppies - to get an idea of what the two...
What Breed Is My Puppy?
Do an online image search using the search term - boxer-basset puppies - then confirm with your vet that these are about the most adorable BoxSets Ive seen in 40+years raising AKC Boxers and doing breed rescue. Ive relocated to my parents native UK now and...
Bobbin Hook Not Picking Up Thread?
I do vintage Singer (and a very little bit of modern) repairs and from your photo it does look as though the case is back in the machine correctly. I looked at your manual online - on page 14 there is a diagram for the bobbin casing area and again, your placement...
Removing Hand Wheel on Sewing Machine?
Hopefully by now youve taken this to a repair tech. Yes, the handwheel is supposed to be removed but it takes specialised knowledge to safely do so and restore the machine to working order. The problem is that there is a little gear (and it sounds frozen) inside...
What Breed is My Dog?
Im not seeing full-blooded American Staffordshire Terrier in your dog - he looks like hes probably mixed with Lab. Do an online image search to have a look at photos of this mix, and your vet will likely confirm it as well.
What Breed Is My Dog?
What a beautiful puppy! She looks to be a Boxer-American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Do an online image search to see photos of this kind of puppy to be sure, and of course, your best advice is going to come from the vet. Really a sweet looking girl!
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers and did breed rescue in the US 40+years before relocating to the UK. My cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers and also did breed rescue. We agree - your dog is the textbook illustration of a Boxer-Staffie mix, Im gobsmacked at how...
What Breed Is My Puppy?
Looks as though she might have a little Boxer in there, too, with the Lab and Mastiff. Shes not as jowly as many Mastiff but she certainly has the flat-broad Mastiff head. Try an online image search using various combinations of the three breeds - Ive identified...
Clutch Release on Sewing Machine?
The best thing to do is take this vintage Singer to a repair tech - he/she will have the tools, knowledge, and access to replacement parts needed to make the repair (could be a number of things from a worn belt to a worn silicone gear, none that can be done...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Beautiful dog:) She looks to be a Boxer-Lab mix - do an online search using that as your search term and youll see why I think that. I raised AKC Boxers 40+years before relocating permanently to the UK, I also did breed rescue. Saw a lot of Boxer-Lab mixes...
Hardware for Hanging Roman Shades?
Print out the picture showing the hardware you need and take it to the hardware store/DIY centre. If you dont have a printer at home you can print things off the Internet at your local library for a small fee (under $1USD last time I was in the States). I relocated...
Do Simple Repairs Yourself
Good on you! After a plumber-electrician charged me $105 to change a dry element on a water heater years ago, I decided I could have made far better use of that money and so learned to do those kinds of things myself. I used the library to learn, bought DIY...
Adjusting the Tension on Sewing Machine?
Re-thread as suggested by the first answer, making sure youre using the correct needle and thread for the fabric youre sewing. Yes, I know it was working fine until the zig-zaging but sewing machines will try so hard when straight-stitching that we can get...
Setting the Tension and Stitch Size?
First of all - heres a link to a free download pdf from the Singer website for your machine: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/05cd53760826209952d04b99bc6962f8ea588653.pdf If the link doesnt take you straight to the download (my links usually go straight...
Sewing Machine Won't Stitch?
Is the needle currently on the machine even coming down far enough to penetrate the fabric? Turn the handwheel and watch to see if it is. If not, theres your answer - order the correct needles for the fabric you want to sew and watch for the postie or courier...
Bump on Dog's Eyelid?
Full on agree with the previous poster - take this dog to the vet ASAP if you havent already. And please update us!
What Kind of Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers 40+years in the US before permanently relocating to the UK in 2010; my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers (often mistakenly called pit bull), and we both did extensive breed rescue - your dog is NOT a Beagle-Boxer but instead...
What Breed is My Puppy?
Sorry, forgot to mention - with those breeds making up your dogs gene pool, shes not likely to get much bigger than she already is. At most, possibly between a quarter to half as big again than now, no more. Blimey that is a stunning little dog! All the best...
What Breed is My Puppy?
With that top-knot head, theres very little chance of your absolutely gorgeous puppys mum having been a pit bull (proper name is American Staffordshire Terrier and many people mistakenly call these wonderful dogs pit bulls). The Staffie head in the sort of...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years, my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers, and we both did breed rescue - Ive never seen a better example of a Boxer-Staffie cross in all my years of breed rescue. Talk to your vet, and do an image search online...
What Breed Is This Puppy?
By now Im sure youve noticed Otis is favouring that front right leg, and youve likely had him to the vet. Where you were told he might have some Corgi in him in addition to possibly Staffie (American Staffordshire Terrier, some people mistakenly call them pit...
Caring for a Dog and Her Puppies?
Yes - you should be worried, and by now (its three days since you posted your question) you should have had your female to the vet. Please update to let us know how she is!
What Breed Is My Dog?
Hi Betty! I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years before relocating to the UK in 2010. My advise is to contact the CKC to validate those papers - unless Boxer standards in Canada have changed, those legs look a touch short to be full-on Boxer. Also his colours...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years, my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers, and we both did breed rescue - it looks to me as though you may have a Boxer-Staffie-?. Small for the two breeds and there just looks to be another ? in there somewhere...
Feed Dogs on Sewing Machine Not Working?
For the most part the answer is no. Some types of sewing machine function (darning, quilting, thick fabrics, thread painting-embroidery) need the feed dogs down, but for the most part, sewing a seam requires functioning feed dogs to move the fabric through...
Sewing Machine Only Runs Fast?
Do not try to use this machine! You have a very serious electrical problem - the connections have short-circuited and burnt to the point of fusing the connection to the inside of the machine. Take your machine to a qualified Singer repair tech, or replace the...
What Breed Is My Dog?
What a darling! Yes, definitely Boxer and it looks to my experienced eye there is a shepherd in the gene pool as well. I say experienced eye because before relocating permanently to the UK, I raised AKC Boxers in the US and also did a lot of breed rescue. Use...
Repairing an Iron-on Transfer?
What is the fabric-fibre type of the shirt youre trying to fuse an iron-on transfer to? If its got too high a synthetic fibre content an iron-on transfer meant for cotton only fabrics wont fuse. Likewise the transfer wont take if the shirt has been stained...
Dog No Longer Sleeping With Owner?
As the previous poster mentions, this could indicate a health problem and a call-in to the vet should be your first act just to be on the safe side. But you dont say youre seeing simultaneous associated behaviour changes (toileting accidents, sick on the carpets...
What Breed Is My Puppy?
I dont believe there is any Pit (proper name is American Staffordshire Terrier, btw:) in your dog and Im not so sure about the Rottie part, either! I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years and did breed rescue; my cousin raised Staffies - I see Boxer in your...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Oh, shes gorgeous! And Old English Bulldog and Boxer:) I raised Boxers in the US 40+years, and did breed rescue, too. Check with your vet to be sure, but I do think you have a Bully Boxer there!
What Breed Is My Dog?
She does look as though she has American Staffordshire Terrier (proper name for pit bull, also called Staffie) in her (inverted V furrow in head, wedge shape to face) but she also looks as though shes part Boxer (snout and muzzle, more narrow chest-shoulders...
Presser Foot Stuck in Down Position?
Sorry, yes, this is a repair only a professional (or someone with correct tools and training) can make. Bonus - when he/she fixes the presser foot (usually a worn silicone gear), he/she will usually check the rest of the machine over for other potential problems...
Upper Thread Keeps Breaking?
First - check to be sure you have the machine threaded correctly - if the upper thread path is wrong it will break the thread every time you try to sew.
Upper Thread Keeps Breaking?
What to do when the upper thread keeps breaking... *Check your user guide/manual - it will have tables for choosing the correct needle, thread, tension, and information on stitch type-length-width works for what type fabric, feed dog setting, and the very helpful...
Remedy for Red Itchy Bumps?
Witch hazel or rubbing alcohol (be careful to only dab these two only on the bumps and avoid eyes, nose, lips), Benadryl or Calamine lotion (read and follow the directions). A paste made from meat tenderiser and a few drops of water should also relieve the...
What Breed Is My Dog?
What an absolutely adorable little miss! She looks like a Lab-American Staffordshire Terrier mix to me, and again, shes utterly gorgeous:)
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US over 40 years and also did breed rescue that included rescue of Boxer+? dogs and puppies - your completely gorgeous dog looks like a mix of Boxer and one of the hound breeds. Do an image search using the term Boxer and hound mix...
Repairing the Velcro Closures on a Dog Coat?
Jean is spot-on - you need to SEW that velcro:) Youll need to buy an inexpensive leather or upholstery needle set - they come in sets of three to five, usually a curved needle in a couple of sizes and then two or three more heavy duty needles with wicked looking...
Treating a Dog's Red Itchy Ears?
All of the other posters are right - your vet isnt trying and needs replacing! I raised AKC Boxers 40+years in the US before my permanent relocation to the UK. Without seeing the dog in person or a photo of the affected ears, it sounds to me as though the dog...
What Is My Dog Mixed With?
Ive been there-gone through that and like Abigail says, she IS a GS in the eyes of your potential landlord. You very likely are not going to get that apartment because no matter how senior your dog, complexes with dangerous dog rules will NOT bend. I raised...
Does She Look Pitbull?
Sorry, hit post too soon - check with your vet re breed, if Im right shes mainly Boxer (if not all Boxer, she really doesnt look like anything else to me!), as the runt expect her to weigh just at or slightly under 45lbs and around 20-25 tall at the most. If...
Does She Look Pitbull?
To my 40+years US experience with AKC Boxers and breed rescue, Id say your dog is not pit bull or American Staffordshire Terrier (the breed my cousin raises:) - what Im looking at in the darling photo youve posted is an unregistered full blooded fawn Boxer...
What Breed is My Dog?
Shes darling - but there is no Boxer in her that my 40+years experience in AKC Boxer and breed rescue can see. With that adorable face, coat, and your mention of the small feet, have you considered she might be mixed with Pomeranian? If one parent is GS/Alsatian...
Needle Not Catching Bobbin Thread?
Jan, Im sorry, but because youve tried all the right things to no avail, its clear your bobbin gear is worn and wants replacing. Take the machine to a Sears Repair centre - theyre factory trained to repair all Kenmore sewing machines, even vintage ones. They...
Thread Caught in Janome Machine?
Take your Janome to a qualified repair tech - dont even try the dental floss cleaning trick on this because if you cant get to it now, the floss will only drive it deeper:( I love the (unwaxed) dental floss cleaning method for clearing tension discs, but your...
Making Curtains?
With any fabric, the rule of thumb applies - unless you want super gathered curtains, in which case doubling that rule of thumb measurement usually results in really good looking, privacy creating-light blocking (ish) curtains when closed. Be advised a drop...
Needle Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
Sorry, but if youre having trouble picking up on the bobbin thread on a vintage Singer (and 1968 is definitely vintage!), it usually means the silicone part of the bobbin gear has worn and it wants replacing. This is a job ONLY a qualified repair tech can do...
Manual for Nelco Sewing Machine?
Yea for Sandi! Another thing you might try is steaming open the stuck pages. Either do a search engine run (steaming open stuck pages) or: Boil a large pot of water, wear gloves or use BBQ tongs to hold the stuck pages over the steaming pot - once all the pages...
Binding an Opening in a Quilt?
Use the term bound buttonhole for an online search because it will return several good, illustrated step-by-step photos and diagrams to walk you through the best way to accomplish what youre hoping to do. Yes, its true bound buttonhole doesnt sound as though...
Sewing Machine Constantly Runs When Plugged In?
You have a short in there somewhere - could be in the foot pedal or inside the machine near where the foot pedal connects to the machine. This isnt a home fix - you need a qualified repair tech to do this to prevent accidental electrocution. Please, take the...
Embroidery Machine Not Picking Up Bottom Thread?
The machine bobbin gear is worn out - might be why it was for sale or give-away. However, a worn bobbin gear isnt terribly expensive. You need to have a qualified repair tech replace the worn part, and for a small sum more, he/she will go over the machine to...
Using an Old Iron-on Transfer?
The transfer ink on iron-on transfer does indeed evaporate after a few years in storage - even the best storage. For under a fiver you can restore those transfers by using a fresh new transfer pen, carefully tracing the transfer, then immediately ironing onto...
Kenmore Serger Manual or Threading Guide?
Kenmore is the badged brand sold by Sears - any parts and repair Sears centre will have the manual or will be able to order it for you. Try the online site, it may be a free download for you depending on the age of the machine.
Decorative Stitches Stopped Working on Sewing Machine?
Oh, I think Im going to cry! I had to leave my 2662 in the US when I remarried and relocated to Scotland - it was (and is still, sniffle) the best sewing machine Ive ever had! Ok, right - your answer...erm, no, theres nothing you can do at home to fix your...
Top Thread Catching Underneath?
Its either a burr on the hook race, or more likely the timing is out. Either (or the other reasons this could be happening, for example a worn bobbin gear) require the attention of a trained repair tech - this is not a home fix!
What Breed Is My Dog?
Julie-Ann, bless you for saving them:) I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years and did breed rescue, my cousin raised Staffies. So Im familiar with both breeds and combinations thereof - and I can almost guarantee you that dog isnt any part Staffie (no guarantees...
Top Thread Catching on Bobbin?
May I just add that if you do go for a return-refund, and are looking for a good entry level Singer you wont outgrow too soon, the Talent 3321 is a good one to look at - lots of nice stitches, handles most fabrics well (two layers of medium weight denim but...
Top Thread Catching on Bobbin?
First of all - are you sure youre getting that side/front load bobbin seated properly? That style is VERY fiddly and difficult to seat properly, off by the slightest bit and the blasted thing jams! Or, if sure you are getting the bobbin case seated correctly...
What Breed Is My Dog?
You should check with a vet - with that docked tail, head and body shape, I have to say she looks like a Boxer mix, more Boxer than anything else. I raised AKC Boxers and did breed rescue in the US for over 40 years before moving permanently to the UK so I...
Excel Sewing Machine Won't Backstitch?
The Janome (New Home) Excel 15S is a vintage machine - it may look brand new and have very few sewing hours on it but it is still a vintage machine - any rubber/plastic/silicone parts (gears, the interior belt) may have deteriorated through simple ageing and...
What Breed Is This Puppy?
I agree with the previous answer - your gorgeous pup looks like a Lab-Border Collie. That head tilt, those stunning blue eyes, the quintessential BC snout blaze plus the chocolatey Lab coat colour are dead give-aways. Ask your vet to be sure, a DNA test will...
What Breed is My Dog?
Your dog looks like a Lab-Boxer mix especially with those legs and back half - do an image search and scroll through the snaps to see what I mean. I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years before moving to the UK, and also did breed rescues which of course included...
Sewing Machine Is Not Stitching Properly?
Depending on the age and condition of your machine, the problem could be anything from lint and fuzz clogging the tension discs to incorrect thread - needle - tension setting for the fabric youre trying to sew. Sorry I cant be more help. Use your owner guide...
What Breed is My Dog?
Thats a full-on Staffie (the nickname for the correct name for what many people mistakenly call pit bulls - American Staffordshire Terriers). Mum may well have been a Red Nose, but with that body (especially the quintessential Staffie chest, forepaw-shoulder...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers, my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers and we both did a lot of breed rescue that included some interesting exotic mixes. To my eyes your dog looks like a mix of both Boxer and Staffie with a bit of French Bull Dog thrown in that...
What Breed Is My Dog?
No pit, and to be honest, Im not seeing any Staffie (which is the nickname for American Staffordshire Terrier - the proper name for the dogs often called pit bulls) in there either - what Im seeing with my 40+years experience in the US raising AKC Boxers, is...
What Kind of Dog Do I Have?
What a cutie! But so far as being able to identify the breed - not a clue! Best I can do is say he looks like a mix, and youre going to be best served taking this little darling to a vet. Inoculations and a good looking over will go a very long ways towards...
Top Thread Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
Its probably the bobbin gear if youre sure youve got the bobbin seated correctly and its the proper class bobbin in metal. This model came out in the early 70s and the bobbin gear is made partly with silicone - it does wear out eventually and needs replacing...
Bobbin Case Won't Stay in Housing?
Since its been serviced so recently, the best thing is to return to the tech and stay with him/her while its being checked but first ask yourself - Am I using the correct bobbin for this machine?. If youre sure the bobbin is correct (the Touch&Sew uses a very...
What Breed Is My Puppy?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US for over 40 years, and my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers (proper name for pit bulls, Staffie being the nickname). We both did breed rescue as well, including of course the inevitable mixes of both breeds - and thats...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised Boxers in the US forty+ years and also did a lot of breed rescue including mixes - your dog looks like a Boxer-Lab mix to me, one parent being a fawn coloured Boxer and the other one of the lighter Labs. Do an image search using the term Boxer-Lab...
Information on Coronado Treadle...
Whoops! Hit post too soon! Your machine looks to be a late 1920s through very early 1940s model based on the style of controls and the cabinet. Also, the Coronado badging is exclusive to Gambles and all their machines were sold as Coronado machines.
Information on Coronado Treadle...
Your machine is a vibrating shuttle bobbin type - and youre in luck because these bobbins (look like a bullet) are being made again! Plus nothing but the belt on any treadle (also being new-milled today) is made of rubber or plastic and so can be restored to...
What Breed is My Dog?
Hiya from NE Scotland, where I live now after 40+ years raising AKC Boxers and doing breed rescue in the USA:) Your wee love (not going to be so wee, though, expect around 50lbs/23kg/3.6 stone at full growth) looks very much as though there is a good bit of...
Noise in Sewing Machine?
Can you post a photo of the machine, and another of the area where you think the bushing should be? This isnt a model Im familiar with but I know most antique and vintage Singer machines didnt have a bushing near the hook assembly. Is this an industrial machine...
Using a Steam Mop?
The answer depends on the make and model of the steam mop. Some do work using a specially formulated solution, others cant be used with anything but water (tap or distilled). If you use a solution in a steam mop meant to be run on just water you risk ruining...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Not seeing any Boxer or Staffie (proper name of pit bull is American Staffordshire Terrier) - I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+years and my cousin raised Staffies, so Im familiar with both breeds as pups. Yours doesnt look anything like - more like Lab and...
Dog Leaks When She Needs to Pee?
You say shes over a year old, but you dont say shes had a litter of puppies or is spayed. Female canines whove had a litter of puppies, or female canines who are over a year old and not been spayed, are prone to a urinary tract condition (usually solved with...
Dog Wouldn't Eat Dog Food and Vomiting?
Is it possible the food youre trying to give her has gone off or isnt what its labelled as - and your dog knows what you dont? Dont discount the thought. Dogs noses are MUCH more sensitive than ours and they: A-can smell food that has gone badly off or is parasite...
Replacing Elastic in a Fitted Sheet?
Is there any of the old elastic left on the sheet? If yes, use that as your guide. If not, generally even deep pocket elastic is usually no more than 3/4 wide. Buy a packet of general elastic - usually about three yards/metres length, and thats plenty to cut...
Singer 6268 Stopped Sewing?
If you havent already, this machine needs the attention of a qualified Singer repair tech. Replacing the motherboard on a computerised machine isnt something that can be done at home, especially on a vintage computerised machine like the 6268.
Viking Sewing Machine Not Feeding Fabric?
Try a search engine run for the manual using the term Viking 6000 manual, something should come up. As for your problems - this is a vintage machine and requires servicing from a qualified Viking repair tech. The problems youre describing have several causes...
Singer 3116 Handwheel Won't Turn?
I posted an answer to this back in December but I see its not showing - if you havent given up on this machine, its a fairly simple fix for a repair tech - your bobbin gear has died. In the US the repair+a good servicing will cost you around $100, here in the...
What Kind of Dog Am I?
The best thing to do is take your adorable puppy to a vet and get him/her to put it on paper that your puppy is an unregistered (AKC) Boxer. I raised AKC Boxers in the US for over 40 years, my cousin raised Staffies (American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffie...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Run a search engine images search using the term boston terrier lab mix dogs and youll see your future step-mother is a hysterical idiot and potential future claimant against your homeowners insurance! Sorry to be so blunt but for one, your dog is clearly a...
Janome Sewing Machine Shocks When Switched On?
Do not try to use this machine! Take it (and the foot pedal, etc) to a qualified Janome repair tech - dont try connecting the machine to the power source! There is a dangerous short somewhere in the machine, usually at the connector point (where the foot pedal...
Winding the Bobbin on an Older Brother...
First, try this link to Brother-USA for a free or low cost download user guide - instructions on how to find your model number are on the linked page, then follow the rest of the instructions to find your model user guide/owner manual. The information youll...
Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move?
Great advice here, the only thing I could add is: find a copy of the user guide/owner manual. Sears Kenmore parts centres will sell you a copy but if you may be able to find a free download online. Well worth the trouble of finding as the manual will make using...
Pros and Cons of Using Salt Dough in Crafts?
Its been my experience the biggest con of using salt dough is that any humidity in the air will cause the sculpture to grab that moisture and go soggy-mushy-mouldy. If you can get the sculpture completely dry (hard to do even in an oven on low for hours) and...
Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move?
Considering everything youve already checked and found to not be causing the problem, its time for a trip to the repair tech - this isnt something you can fix at home. Sorry, wish I could give you a nice step-by-step walk-through on getting your machine back...
Bobbin Winder Not Working?
If youre sure youve set the machine bobbin winding function to the correct setting for bobbin winding and the machine is still not winding, its time for a visit to the qualified repair tech. Sounds as though the bobbin gear has worn out - this happens as machines...
Making a Blanket Panel on a Knifty Knitter?
The curling happens when using a stretchy yarn - when finished youll just need to block the project (wet and shape. Use rust-proof pins to hold it in shape as it dries, and yes this works with acrylic yarns as well as with wool or other natural fibres). Looking...
Sewing Machine Making Looping Stitches?
Try a No 9 size needle, and be sure your feed dogs are set for the fabric youre using. Also, try flossing (yes, dental floss, unwaxed:) the tension discs - its done just the way you do your teeth! Wipe the piece of floss with some 70-92% isopropyl alcohol (not...
Singer Sewing Machine Quit Sewing?
It sounds as though you have one of the following three issues: The on-board computer needs to be shocked; try a reboot by having the machine on and killing power to it by disconnecting at the power point instead of following the proper shut-down. Wait five...
Viking Sewing Machine Won't Stitch?
Yes, actually, your machine DOES need repair. Something has caused the needle to break and that needs to be seen to, and too, a tiny piece of the needle may have sheared off to become lodged in the area of the machine you cant reach safely with home tools. Any...
Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Turn?
As other posters have mentioned, there could be several reasons why this is happening. On a vintage machine, however, its almost always the belt drive worn or even broken. If youre handy and feeling brave, you can try the following to see if it is your belt...
Zipper Foot for Older Brother Sewing Machine?
I dont see many Brother machines in the sewing classes I teach here in the UK, and have only done a little repair on them (I do mostly Singer work) but Im pretty sure that model Brother machine uses a snap-on, low shank foot. It should be compatible with any...
Buying Plastic Canvas?
I buy the Impex and UltraStiff in that size over here in the UK through Amazon - have you tried the Canadian Amazon site? Its sometimes listed as vinyl weave or plastic mesh on the Amazon over here so you may need to run several searches. My daughter lives...
Needle Stops with Thick Material?
Hiya from Scotland, Kris, where I teach sewing and do some vintage machine repair for my students - mostly on Singers! Your Singer 319W Swing-Needle machine should be able to take that thickness of fabric as it was built to handle everything from chiffon to...
Sewing Machine Won't Pick Up Bobbin Thread?
Its probably the bobbin gear - no matter the maker, bobbin gears from about the late 50s forward were more and more made with rubber, plastic, and silicone teeth, and those do wear out eventually! Best to take your machine to the Sears repair shop - their techs...
Rewinding a Sewing Machine Bobbin?
Download this free copy of your user guide (owner manual) and see page 20:) http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/20ddc135d1620e270b2750fb72e9f58905043215.pdf
Repairing the Fly Wheel On My Necchi Machine?
Oops, youve taken the machine apart and since you didnt take crisp, clear photos BEFORE removing parts, you cant get it back together! You now have what we repair techs call a basket case, and I hate to be the one to have to tell you this will now be an even...
Necchi Sewing Machine Code E1?
You really are going to have to get the machine to the factory approved facility - most local sewing centres or fabric shops in the UK, US, and Canada will accept and transport sewing machines that require a visit to the factory facility or a specialty trained...
Bobbin Case Hitting Something Inside Machine?
You cant fix this at home. I do vintage (and some modern) sewing machine repair for my sewing students and this is not a job I would take on because Im not a factory trained repair tech. Re-timing a sewing machine is not an easy job and requires a rather expensive...
My Boxer Won't Eat?
This is NOT normal for a 3 year old Boxer! I raised AKC Boxers in the US for more than 40 years and the only time Ive seen anything like this with any of my darlings was in cancer, or in extreme grief. Does someone come in to walk her when youre at work? The...
Singer Bobbin Rod Not Winding?
You cant fix this at home - this is a job for a professional repair tech. The pro will have the tools and parts to do the repair and then reassemble your machine correctly. What has happened is one of two things - either the bobbin winding spool has broken...
Threading Singer Bobbin?
Its different because this is the self-winding bobbin model sewing machine. For this machine to sew properly you MUST use the correct bobbin - its got a slot across one half of the flat top of the bobbing. You CANNOT use any other bobbin for this particular...
Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
Have you checked for lint and fuzz in the bobbin area? Excess lint (so easy to accumulate when sewing a quilt!) will sometimes cause the problem. Not always and not often, but its an easy fix so a good first place to check. When was the last time you had the...
Sewing Machine Making a Loud Noise?
Yes - take this machine to a Brother qualified repair tech. Something under the cover has broken and is the cause of the problem. A good repair tech can repair it back to functional condition. Should cost around $100USD (Google for currency conversion if not...
Singer 2277 Tradition Keeps Jamming?
Definitely shouldnt need oiling this new in its sewing life! More than likely the real problem is loading the bobbin - incorrect seating will cause the thread nest youre describing. Your machine uses the front-load bobbin system and its one of the very hardest...
Plastic Canvas Scissors?
Dont spend a lot of money on scissors for plastic canvas - Ive been using the same pair of inexpensive (I think I paid £2 at the pound store for mine years ago, in the US try The Dollar General, same thing as Pound Stretcher over here:) for several years. Every...
Making a Plastic Canvas Purse?
I made one without a pattern using ten count mesh - one rectangular sheet stitched with a variegated (autumn colours) yarn. Then folded over in half and stitched up the sides (whip stitch in the same yarn). I used a bit of scrap fabric (brown corduroy) to make...
Sewing Machine Won't Stitch?
Is this a mini-sewing machine? If yes, I dont think theres much that can be done - it sounds as though one of the gears inside has broken but most repair techs wont touch it because these are very inexpensive, and very unreliable. It would cost more to have...
Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move?
The best suggestion I can make (as a sewing teacher and self-taught sewing machine repair tech) is to take it to a qualified Singer sewing machine repair tech. Any sewing centre will be able to help you. The trouble youre having with your vintage machine could...
Thread Pulling Bobbin Spool Out of Place?
Im so sorry to tell you this but the machine isnt ever going to work properly - once these mini-machines start acting up theyre never right again. It will be problem after problem after problem. The best thing for you to do is bin this mini-machine, and buy...
Machine Locks and Won't Sew?
The packaging for the new case was labelled incorrectly - take the part back to the shop along with your machine and show them its not the right one. If you bought the case online, take pictures of the part in the machine, and email the company. And if you...
Sewing Machine Needle Won't Go Down?
You need to take your machine to a qualified sewing machine repair tech. The wire you mention will need to be reset into where its broken from, and may need to be soldered.
Repairing a Singer Fashion Mate 258?
From the photo youve posted, it looks to me there are two more screws to remove - bottom centre, holding the shaft in the machine. Also, try this link for more info, free and paid downloads for repair manuals: http://www.tandtrepair.com/ If he cant help you...
Using Mexican Pottery?
I love Mexican and Guatemalan pottery too but have never used any of what I collected on travels owing to the possibility of lead in the glazing - even from the potters who swear they follow safety standards. So much from Latin America over the last 10-15 years...
Kenmore Sewing Machine Needle Won't Move?
This isnt a fix you can do at home - the problem could be anything from a bit of fluff or thread lint caught in a part of the bobbin area youll not be able to reach without specialty tools, to a worn or broken bobbin gear - another fix you cant do at home. Really...
Fixing a Kenmore Bobbin Casing?
A seven year old Kenmore should be a fairly complex machine but $100USD seems a bit steep even with the complexity. $100 should cover a full servicing, not just oiling the bobbin casing and an adjacent bit. Ring him/her back and ask if that $100 covers a full...
Top Thread Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
A thread nest like youre describing could be from incorrect upper tension (when was the last time you flossed the tension discs? Also, make sure youre using the correct upper tension for the fabric, thread, and needle youre using.), or using the wrong needle...
Spring Problem in Brother Sewing Machine?
Take your Brother machine to the nearest repair tech - that spring does go somewhere but without seeing it in person its hard to say for sure where. Any sewing centre with advertised repair facilities will have your machine up and running again for you in short...
Singer Stylist 522 Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
Sorry, but youre looking at a trip to the tech - what youre describing is a worn bobbin gear and its just not a fix to try at home. Be sure the tech uses a newly milled part (these are now available in the US and UK for Singer machines - all models including...
Repairing a Janome Sewing Machine?
GolfGranny makes a good suggestion - however, usually if a tech tells you the machine is not repairable, the machine is not repairable. Did the tech try to sell you another, hideously expensive machine? (In which case a second opinion may well yield happier...
Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
I do self-taught Singer vintage repairs here in NE Scotland but this is a new one on me! Best thing is to take the machine and some samples of the trouble youre having to a factory trained repair tech - look in the telephone directory under sewing machine repair...
What Breed Is My Dog?
I raised AKC Boxers in the US 40+ years before returning to live permanently in the UK, and my cousin raised American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bull or Staffie) - to my experienced eye your gorgeous little pup looks to be a mix of Boxer and Staffie. Best...
Thread Tangling on Singer Sewing Machine?
You dont give a lot of information in your question - how old and what model is your Singer, for starters. However, tangling thread often means one of a couple of problems: Are you using the correct thread, needle size, and settings for your fabric? Are your...
Bobbin Thread Not Picked Up on Some Fabrics?
Do you have the manual? If not, you can get a free download from the Singer website - be sure to have the model number (usually on the front of the machine) to retrieve the exact booklet for your machine. As for your current problem, it sounds as though you...
Sewing Machine Not Picking Up Bobbin Thread?
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 youre describing, although timing could be off, too). For £50-£80 the tech will repair your machine...
Learning to Sew Clothing?
The best way to learn to sew (properly) is a class - most sewing centres have classes as do many adult education centres. You can also try looking in your local classifieds or on a community bulletin board for someone teaching classes from their home studio...
New Home Sewing Machine Repair?
Use your favourite search engine and the following search term: cheshire area sewing centre Several (hopefully!) centres will come up, and examining the websites will tell you which is qualified to do servicing (cleaning and lubricating) and repairs to New...
Using Wine Bottle Bottoms in Stained...
Check your local library for books on making stained glass pieces at home - the books will have complete guides including the materials youll need, and will show you how to cut glass (and wine bottles) safely. To put the bottle bottoms together in a stained...
Manual for a Jones Brother Sewing Machine?
Have you tried the Brother website (Jones went out of business years ago but Brother has a few of their manuals available as a download - cant recall if free, though)? Also, look on your machine next to the power point connection for identifying information...
Singer 301 Won't Free Motion Quilt Stitch?
Three questions - have you lowered the feed dogs (or covered them with the handy snap-down plate), are you using a specialty foot for free motion quilting (sewing machines recognise the foot and behave accordingly - without the specialty foot you may not be...
Bobbin Not Catching on Hyundai Machine?
It sounds as though either your machine timing is off, or the bobbin gear is worn. Either way, this is a job for a trained repair tech as neither problem can be solved at home. Sorry, wish I had better news!
Value of Singer Sewing Machine?
Antique and vintage Singers generally have little value, Im sorry to say. However, some in mint condition can auction for a fair sum (rarely into the triple digit figures - but thats rare!). The big money Singer collectibles are the Featherweight machines but...
Singer Sewing Machine Not Stitching?
Take the machine to a sewing centre for a qualified repair tech to fix - your problem could be anything from lint build-up to a broken/worn gear, and as you dont say what model and age your machine is, only a professional with the physical machine in front...
What Is This Plant? (Dracaena)
As the previous poster says, it looks like one of the dracenas - from your photo it looks to be the variety known as dracena marginata, and one that isnt getting enough light to bring up the rich red margin colouring. In the snap it looks as though there are...
Threading a Singer Sewing Machine?
Heres a link to a free print-out (you can pdf it) of the threading instructions: http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_2404_merritt_threading_diagram.htm Usually on a machine this old Singer posts a...
Manual for Brother Celebrity 21 Sewing Machine?
You can usually find these on the Brother USA website - our UK site for Brother doesnt seem to have product manuals for older machines. I found this through a simple Google search using your machine manufacture name and the model name - give it a look to see...
Repairing Stretched Out Neck on Cotton T-shirt?
A couple of questions: Do you have a sewing machine, and if yes, do you know how to use it to sew knits? If yes to both questions, the solution to repairing a stretched out neck on a cotton tee is simple - go down to the nearest sewing centre (JoAnn, Hancocks...
Planting a Late Vegetable Garden?
Check with your local Extension Office (usually in white pages of your local phone directory under County Offices, or online - use the search term (insert name of your county) Extension office; online or in person youll find get loads of great, free advice...
Hope Chest
I too did this for my son - we called it his Bachelor Box as thats the name for this type box where I come from (Scottish Highlands) and was also used by the American colonists and pioneers, probably because a large number were Scots displaced by the Clearances...
Alphabetizing in Excel?
While it may depend on your version of Excel, most versions have a sort feature on the tool bar at the top of the workbook - youre looking for the icon and words that say Sort A-Z and Sort Z-A. Once youve located that bit, decide which direction you want to...
Hiking Opal Creek (Oregon)
WOW photos, Wow location! I live in the UK now but this makes me want to add this to my next trip to visit relatives in the PNW. Thank you so much for an utterly gorgeous peek in at your day out!
Making a Lanyard for Electronic Cigarette?
There are so many different sizes and kinds of e-cigs out there now that youll find inspiration and materials for your particular unit by doing a search engine run using the term how to make an e-cig holder. I did a Google search and thousands of returns came...
