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I got this machine, a Singer 7444, brand new. The problem happened very soon after I got it. When I go to wind a bobbin, my machine makes a terrible grinding noise and the sewing needle will continue to rise and fall, though slowly. It seems like something isn't disengaging. One of my neighbors suggested oiling it, but I don't know where or even how to access the parts to oil. Could I have done damage by not looking into the problem sooner? If I go to get it repaired, will it likely be inexpensive?
You should return the machine to the store of purchase. Either they fix the problem or replace the machine. If too much time has passed (yes-you should have checked the problem immediately), I suggest a repair shop-you can get an estimate of cost before repair.
I am a beginner sewer. I borrowed a machine, a Singer CG 500/550, and somehow the piece that you put the bobbin onto to put thread on the bobbin came unhooked within the machine. I opened the machine up, but have no clue how to connect the piece again. Help?
Here is an excellent video on YouTube that shows how to repair a bobbin winder. Please see the video here:
https://www.you ch?v=yuk_sWbLKO0
There is another video that shows you how to trouble shoot your bobbin winder.
https://www.you ch?v=Lo2d4k0P55U
The Mermaid's Den also has an excellent article on how to repair your bobbin winder.
http://mermaids n-winder-singer/
