My name Lydia Hawk and I am a fiber artist and crafter. You can find all of my tutorials here, and all of my items for free and for sale at www.LydiaHawk.com.
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My favorite part of this video is you anticipating the know-it-alls telling you there is loose floating footage at end of your timeline and you immediately take that arrow out of their quiver… nice work and highly relatable.
I just got a 638 today, and to my surprise, it didn't work. Broken gear on the timing shaft. Your video showed me how to get to it, so I've order replacements and will replace the broken gear. Crossing my fingers that it works. I've examined my machine and confirmed that the spring you talk about in your video is connected at the same point next to the plastic square. The other connection is on a bar on the rear of the pivot point for the needle bar. I've take a close up photo, but cannot post it here. (I'm taking lots of photos as I believe this machine has never been cleaned or oiled. Thanks again.
I have a 648 thats built the same accept that top right horizontal gear has two micro size allen key holes that wont turn or release from the mandrel. I need to remove horizontal bar that goes to the knob so i can lift the mandrel with the stuck on gear out and throw the mandrel with the gear away so i can get a new one since it wont come off. Can't figure out how to remove the knob bar out the way.
We also had issues getting the screw loose. I think my husband finally had to take a screwdriver and hammer and beat it a little to knock it loose. It did finally come loose. Not sure of any other way to release parts from that area.
The top gear is held in with a cinch pin ( or roll pin ).. It can be driven out with a finishing nail, but the replacement gear will not fit on the shaft. I ended up throwing away my pristine ( and expensive ) model # 640..
you have "Work Area" selected in the Range Menu under the timeline in your Export workspace. Change it to Entire Source and there will be no black. Doesn't get rid of the empty space at the end of the sequence in the timeline, which drives me nuts, but your export will be just the media in the timeline.
Technically, yes, but I am giving you the link to the pattern that inspired this bulky yarn pattern because it is designed for smaller yarn and hook size. It is also free and might be easier to follow that trying to adapt mine to such a small yarn size. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/viking-helm-hat
Got the gears in place and almost ready to do timing, but when I try to remove bobbin case to see hook area, I can’t get it out. Could it be that the feed dog gears are too tight? Would that cause a problem?
I'm not sure because we didn't have that problem. Without seeing a picture or video I'm just not sure. Look on the right side. Mine had a metal tab that held the bobbin case down.
I'm not sure. Older model sewing machines have metal parts. Metal parts eventually became plastic in newer model machines because of the noise level. I'm not sure whether or not plastic parts are available for that model.
This machine has a very common problem that causes the motor to be very loud but it's an easy fix. There's a little rubber wheel on the end of the motor that rests against the hand wheel. The little rubber wheel is what runs the machine. The problem is that in time the rubber wheel gets a dent from being pressed into the hand wheel -and that little dent makes a very loud noise when you use the machine. Kind of like a car flat tire. It's very easy to replace. Just search the internet for a "Friction Pulley" for a White Rotary machine (because the Kenmore is a White Rotary machine). Order one and replace it and the loud motor will be quiet again. When you're done sewing, stick something against the motor so it isn't touching the hand wheel and it won't get another flat spot. The new pulley is less than $10. I'd say it's a 90% chance that's the problem.
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼 I appreciate these instructions. Don’t forget to thread the machine with the presser foot up, so the tension discs are disengaged.
So thankful for your video! While I don’t have this exact machine (I don’t think), it IS very similar. I just can’t get the bobbin thread picked up. Also need to find out where to find a manual. This machine came with lots of different attachments and feet. (My SIL found the machine at a thrift store).
Could be the timing is why it's not picking up thread. There's a good timing video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w8DQxsOZimY.html
My machine is missing the metal button next to the take up lever, I figure I need it but i cant for the life of me find what its called so that I can get a replacement? Also this is an amazing video thank you so much ❤
Oh! I wish we could share pictures here. If you have the manual, at least there's a photo of it and what it looks like, but there's no reference to a name for it. At all. But if the pin is still there, maybe you don't need the button? If you go to the link I'm attaching here and download the free manual, the picture I'm looking at is on page 7. lydiahawk.com/singer-model-628-touch-sew-deluxe-zig-zag-replace-gears-oil-loose-parts-set-timing-thread-adjust-self-winding-bobbin/
Also, if you take a picture and send it to Heather at this link I'm attaching here, she might be able to tell you what it is and help you locate one. www.singeronline.com/
This was difficult follow. Would it be possible to update? If each piece was a different solid color and you slowed down and paused to show what you did, it would be helpful.
I could maybe create one with graphics to show the shapes more clearly. I'm not knitting right now, so I can't reshoot a video, but the side panel is long, and the wider bottom fits the more narrow part of the back/top area. Let me see what I can do visually with photos.
Go to this link: lydiahawk.com/lhd-hats/ The 4th paragraph is a popup link with the graphic and a way to color code to match up the pieces for seaming (right sides facing). It reads, "And for a popup image of how the pieces align, click here."
Having the exact same issue but unfortunately, this solution didn't work for me. Also, my timeline has the addition 6-7 minutes of black (no stray clips, can't close the gap, tried making a new seq. etc.), so wouldn't that mean it's a timeline issue (for me) as opposed to a Media Encoder issue?
All I know for sure about my issue, is that if I skip even opening Media Encoder and go straight to Export in Premiere Pro, and select all my settings from there, it exports perfect every time. And just double check that you hit the down arrow button at the end of you video to make sure there isn't stray video down the timeline somewhere. That is the only thing that fixed my issue.
I assume yes? Because it's a version of the 628. I don;t have those, so I don't know for sure, but I can't imagine they are so dissimilar of they share the same number. I hope that makes sense!
Without a photo I'm not sure. My machine is the only reference I have for this model. Sorry that I'm not more helpful. We had to start fixing our own machines after the pandemic and we are not trained in all things related to sewing machines, unfortunately.
@@user-gr2vz6vk7bi think the tool is a pilot punch or roll pin punch. You should be able to get a set from Walmart/ harbor freight just make sure to get the right size
Thank you so much for this video. I used it to resurrect a 628 which belonged to my wife’s great grandmother. Ours is interesting in that it doesn’t have nylon gears. At some point in the distant past someone hot rodded the machine with a metal gear drive train. Down side was they lubed it with axle grease so it was completely locked up. Thank you so much for the guide! You should buy some of the funky accessories like the circular stitcher and buttonholer and make a video about them. I was able to find every accessory they ever made for this machine on a popular auction site for about $50.
Wow! That's very cool. Sorry for the late response. I had an emergency. I would love to make a video about those things. Axle grease? That's crazy! So glad my video helped you!!
It was not "hot rodded".. The first production models had metal gears. There is no way the machine could have metal gears added after production, because the gears needed to be "factory installed" only. The gears were hand meshed and "run in" with an abrasive compound at high speed and rinsed with Varsol.. It seemed common for either repairmen or "husbands" to get the grease gun and lube the machines. I have repaired a few that were very congealed with hardened cup grease..
The early production models of #'s 620 -626 -628 all had metal gears. The # 626 was a home economics classroom machine, so it had metal gears longer than the others. By the fall of 1966, all of the machines had nylon gears..
@@LydiaHawkDesigns The earlier production models were made with metal gears.. The # 628 - 620 - 626 machines made in the Spring and summer of 1966 had metal gears. By the Fall of 1966 they had nylon gears..
It must be catching somewhere. There are plastic tabs all over and you have to find and gently move them to release the catch. Are you able to put the cover back on and maybe start from another area? Also, don't forget to remove screws where necessary.
My sewing machine would not sew over the bungee cord in the back without knotting so I put the ends out the front with knotted ends. I’m ordering bell stoppers to hide those knots. I hope it works. I’ll let you know how it works out.
That's great! I have a contact form on my website. You'd have to message me, and then I message you back with my gmail to share a photo. It's probably a lot just to share a photo, but we can do that if you like. So glad you were able to fix your issue. Sometimes knotting can be a tension issue. I hope you get that worked out, too!
You know, I use double so I can feed both sides through. I honestly didn't even consider single because it only feeds 1 side through and I didn't want loose ends. Does that make sense? When you watch the final functionality of the double, I think it makes more sense for this particular design.
@@LydiaHawkDesigns I finally decided to get doubles after I rewatched and paid close attention. They arrived in the mail on Tuesday but I have been working so hard this week I have not had a chance to finish one yet. Thank you for this great pattern!!
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. I have the 626 and will be replacing the gears. I have subscibed and saved this video but I don't know how to get to the links for manual and parts. Help please😊
You are welcome! In the description below I've got links for "Singer Gear Set" (Amazon set you can still buy), as well as "Free Manual" (a link where all these same links are available on my website. Does that help?
You know... I have my notes somewhere, but I literally freeform crocheted it so it might require the whole video just to show what I did. Let me see if I can find the notes and the whole video and if I can make something comprehensive with it.
Thank you so much for your video! I was getting so frustrated trying to take my machine apart and wondering what screw I was missing. Though my machine is slightly different, it was similar enough that your video gave me the key to open it, I needed to pop the tabs! Thank you again for explaining and showing what needed to be done!
You are not inserting the bobbin case retention bracket properly.. Hold it at a 45 degree angle and slip it under the "hold down spring" that holds it in place. In the future, to clean the lint, flip the bracket up and to the right to remove the bobbin case.
I kust purchased this machine at a thrift shop for $10. It's so nice and sturdy but I wasn't quite sure how to thread it, so this video helped a lot! I'm sure I will refer back to it when I need to fix anything on the machine.
Thanks for the super helpful video. I have one of these machines and I am trying my darndest, but I cannot get the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. I have the needle turn sideways starting from left to right and I followed your directions for threading the bobbin case.
Could be the timing is off? Without looking at it I'm not sure. There are some really good timing videos out there and your machine should be pretty straightforward as far as locating the timing bar and adjusting it. I don't have a video on how to do that, though.
Nice video on these old girls. I’m lucky enough to have an early 1966 that has all metal gears. Along with the raised eyebrows I get the “my mom had one.” They’re one of the overlooked gems. Once served and or repaired they are a fun machine to use and a little work horse, well worth the time spent to get them going. Thanks again for the time spent on this video.
I have one of these girls and the one I have is a 1966, I’ve been told it’s the last year where Singer used all metal gears which it has. Like you mine was a thrift store rescue. My mom had one and I remember her buying it new in 1968 and it did have plastic gears. They are easy to service and keep maintained. They are a good sewing machine with all the features one would need. Even though the bobbins are a bit different I actually like to use them. I guess we have the best kept secret for a vintage sewing machine.
Excellent presentation and links. My wife bought the machine for me from a thrift shop and I wanted to make sure everything was lubricated and working properly before I sed it. Thank you for this work.
I just purchased this machine at my favorite thrift store, that sadly is going out of business. I don't know what year my 628 is; but the original manual is copyright at 1966. This is also my first slant shank machine. Will be testing it out in the next few days.
