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My sewing machine won't run. The foot pedal won't work and I can't think of anything to do. It turns on correctly, it is threaded, and the bobbin is fine.
You probably have a broken or loose wire in the cord to the foot pedal. You may need to replace it.
I would suggest you take it to a sewing/quilting shop/store and ask them as most of these people have a lot of experience with all types of machines. Sometimes it is something simple but other times it may need a new part.
I would start with the foot pedal. Try taking it to a shop and have it tested. However, I had one machine that the connections on the machine for the food pedal were bent and it wasn't making a good contact. Check the connections on the machine and make sure the cable is secured.
I have an old Singer Touch and Sew Special zig-zag model 648. While refilling my bobbin a bit of cloth got caught in the needle, breaking the needle and jamming the machine.
I just spend $300 (US) and 6 weeks getting my machine fixed and tuned up. Is this something I can fix myself?You might still have a bit of fabric or thread caught in the machine. Take a flashlight and look carefully to fish it out. There is also the possibility that you bent something in the process.
I have a Singer Sewing Machine Model #4220. I tired everything to fix it. What has happened is that the wheel on side of the sewing machine will turn when doing it by hand, but when I push the foot pedal down it will not turn at all.
It just makes noise. Can you help me?
Need to get a new belt or tighten/adjust the one you have.
My machine turns on and all the buttons light up and the machine won't operate. Any suggestions on how to get it to work?
If a 'shock reboot' doesn't get your machine sewing again, it's time to take it to a Singer factory qualified repair tech - it's possible your software or motherboard have failed.
A 'shock reboot' is done by plugging the machine in, turning it on, letting it sit for 90 seconds, then pulling the plug out of the wall socket power point. Don't turn it off at the machine switch - pull the plug out of the wall while the machine is turned on.
Wait five minutes then plug it back in and turn it on - if your software isn't corrupted or the motherboard in fail, the shock reboot will reset the machine to the factory default settings, and you should be able to start sewing again following your user guide to reset your preferred settings.
Some Singer computerised manuals mention the shock reboot in the manual, some do not.
If you're not comfortable doing the shock reboot, simply pack it up and take it to the tech.
My Singer classic does not sew. It grabbed the bobbin thread, but it won't do any stitches. It does go up and down. The needle is right, the tension is right, something else is wrong.
Please help.
Check how it is treaded and assembled with tread. Often if any steps are missed, the machine will not sew!
My sewing machine is like new. It has a new needle and thread. I checked the belt and its on as well. When I push my foot petal to begin stitching my needle won't move up and down. I've removed all the string, looked for jams, etc. Nothing is working.
It could be that the clutch is disengaged on your flywheel. Hold the outside of it and turn the inside bit away from you to reengage it.
