I was having issues with my machine after I took the whole thing out like you mentioned. I followed your steps and now my machine is back to working properly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I got this machine in today 2-19-24 and this video helped me not send it back thank you sir and I subscribed just in case I run into problems in the future
You sir are what makes the internet worth while!!! Thank you so much for these videos. I was about to start either throw things or start crying (or both) but this fixed it. :)
If it wasn't for your videos I'm sure my new Chinese sewing machine would be in the trash by now. Although there are plenty of other videos yours has a way of getting to the bottom line. Thank you very much.
I'm expecting my machine in a day or so, and have found your channel to be the very best tutorial on the subject I can possibly imagine. I have no questions. It's that good. That said, I have just one request: Better lighting for your videos. Two clamp-on lights would make all the difference. Thank you so much, and I'm looking forward to learning everything I can.
Listen to all your videos on the bobbin not picking up the thread, following all your suggestions, nothing worked, finally figured it out, if your needle shaft falls out of the hole on top, if you don't put it back in the hole, in the right position your bobbin won't thread, simple but had me up for 3 nights trying to fix
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Thanks for posting these videos. I picked up a used machine the previous owner gave up on for dirt cheap, Got it de-burred lubed and several adjustments and now it works great. The videos made it easy.
This thing would be laying in the woods somewhere if it wasn't for your videos, and after your videos help me out, I'm smiling a loving it again. Thank You so much.
great video! Using this and few more of your videos i was able to time and sew with my new machine. One thing I did in addition was to add thick grease to the bearing portions on the cam, wheel, pitman arm, and other rotating surfaces. it's smooth as butter now.
I just got mine for Christmas.I am watching your video and getting tips that others haven't told me about-like the gear in the bobbin case!Thank you- I am gonna get the hang of it eventually!
A REALLY BIG THANKS! after 4 days of trying to get my needle to catch the thread, from your videos I was able to solve this problem in a few minutes!!!
I have watched all three of your bobbin thread Q&A’s, and I simply have not been able to resolve my issue. I have not been able to find another video with a solution. I just recently purchased my machine. “New upgraded version “. 😂 Absolutely can not pickup bobbin thread. At wits end.
Thanks for your help. I only now realised all the settings were correct, but the needle was in the wrong way. Arrrrg got it now though. The machine works like a dream.
I have learn ed so much from you Sir, I have done a good amount rehab following 3 strokes and a brain surgery.I must say Thank you so much for not giving up on us. May God bless you and your family. 🙏😉✌️
I had this problem and thought the piece under the bobbin was the problem but the book i have doesn't give the correct position. Thank you so much, you saved me so much frustration. I was ready to throw it out and buy a different one.
I envy your machine; mine won't even pick up the bobbin thread. Hook and needle timing is correct; I'm going back to my old Singer until I can get an old 29K with the narrow bed.
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I really enjoy your videos that you make it has sold me on the Chinese sewing machine thanks a lot keep up the videos and we'll definitely keep watching
john henkel,feb 22,2020,I was going crazy watching your videos trying to pick-up the thread until i ran across the needle rod up and down,think i may have it now thanks good work
Thanks so much. You solved my problem. I would have never got this thing working. Machine didn't come with any real instructions, just a part diagram and trouble shooting guide which was not helpful.
Thanks for your videos, loved them now i need 1 to1 so where do i pay, i am still having trouble picking up the thread from the bobin. I have done the adjustments like u said and made sure my bobin is correct. Thanks Kathy
As an leather and silver jewelry hobbyist in my older days(58 years) here in Finland, i am going to buy one of these machines. I have seen many videos about this machine and how to set it up. But your video is far more better than i have seen. You are a true master when it comes to tutorials. You saved me from many hours of distress. For that i thank you. In the latest video about this machine, you mentioned that if i wan´t to use thicker thread, i should skip the second thread tensioner. Does that mean i can use waxed #462, or 0,0315 diameter thread? Thank you for possible answer.
I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply to your comment. Sometimes these comments get away from me. Waxed thread is not recommended on these machines because it will gum up the tension disks. Once that happens, your tension will be all over the place. The largest thread recommended is T207. I am not sure what that equates to in-diameter thread size.
Dude I have enjoyed your tutorials. You mite use the pictorial view of the needle and bobbin as they make the transaction of the loop, 0pen cover. With this picture I think everyone will get it the first time. bobbin placement that is.
Where is it breaking? There could be a burr somewhere on the thread path you need to smooth out. Also there's a Facebook group for the Chinese shoe patcher machine. Lots of good people there!
It could be a couple different issues like: Needle bar height, bur in bobbin shuttle, bur in needle, out of timing, or a tension issue. If you need extra help I can set up a video chat
+Corporal Oddball Hopefully you have you answer by now, but parts are sold thru Bantam Tack Saddle-Stuff. Get a flex neck lamp for viewing, but I find the pressor foot is open nicely and very easy to see the needle action/position if this is what you want. The pressor foot is not hardened steel, so the teeth can be filed gently to still grab, yet reduce marking you products like leather. A replacement pressor foot could be place in a vise, and cut, grind or modify with dermal, hacksaw or other tools. Mine was sewing at an angle, a post pointed out one side of the pressor foot is low to twisted. I doubled a plastic bag, dropped the foot, pulled it a little to see witness marks. It was touching on the right side first. In the vise, using a magnetic torpedo level to get plumb, the across foot to see level, it was not. Using a cresent wrench, gently twist it ever so slightly, test with level. place on machine a repeat. Mine sews straight now. Not rocket science as we are paying bottle rocket prices here. Hope this helps other who read post as well. Subscribe to Mainely Acres and support or just like. The guy take a lot of time here and facebook too. Thumbs up.
i had the same problem, but after a frustrating ehile i figured it out by myself. my issue is, that while i am sewing, not every sitch is made and my top thread breaks if i go too fast. I think it does have something to do with the tesioning thinngies...
More than likely that's a timing issue and not a tension issue. Those tension disk on top would have to be tightened all the way down to snap the upper thread. It could be a needle bar issue as well
It didn’t work for me and I followed your directions exactly. It refuses to catch the thread from the lower bobbin and pull it up no matter what i try. Any ideas?
Hi guys, I'm new to these machines and to this site (although I've watched a TON of videos, thank you very much BTW!) But after the first week and only 2 projects in, I lost a bearing. The linkages that have the tiny bearings on the end which fit in the flywheel/hand crank plate were pretty good & smooth from the start, but the one in the pitman-arm linkage just fell apart today. I have been looking at every site related to these machines & have yet to find a single mention of them anywhere. Bantam seems to be the go-to place for replacement parts, but I can't find these bearings there either. I'm more than willing to spend the time to replace just the bearing, and I have access to a press with about any fitting out there, but obviously the adjustable linkage at the end in it's entirety would be simpler. And certainly not very expensive to replace, so either way, I don't care. Has anyone else had this issue or might know where to find replacements?
Hopefully you have found your answer by now, but he has other videos that cover this issue. The answer is the hand wheel handle is at 12 O’Clock. This where you ate the bobbin drive at 3 O’clock and the bobbin shuttle drops in. Using large thread like TEX 135 / Size 138 will work in the needle series HA X 1, metric 110/18. TEX 135 has a 21 lb. tensile strength if using bonded nylon thread. I use this thread in the bobbin tension thru #2 bottom hole, across tension spring into #1 top hole closest to hook. Hope this helps all.
You’re community sounds like heaven. I am looking into getting one of those machines, do you highly recommend them ? Right now I do all hand sewing with a saddle stitch. I make all different kind of leather goods, such as knife sheaths, rifle scabbards, ammo holders, etc
Yes, I highly recommend getting one of these machines. I made a video review of where I bought my machine and why I went with that company. It's right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5RxL_K4pNDA.html
I can't seem to keep the upper thread from breaking. Have adjusted tension and done everything I can think of. Your videos have helped a lot but I haven't seen one with my problem. Does the tension need to be really tight? I am having problems with loops underneath when I can get it to sew a bit. Doesn't seem to matter what I do, three or four stitches or less and the upper thread breaks. It almost looks like it is frayed. I will have to send it back I guess, unless you can help. thanks les
I just want to thank you for posting because I am a newby in having this machine with out knowing nothing.Do you have a how to put the threat in slow steps so I can start?
Hey Mainely, bought the machine and took it apart FIRST ! Cleaned, smoothed, and modified the parts that were discussed on youtube. Working perfectly ! Question....can you adjust the length of stitches ?
Lyle Kirkwood - My problem with my chinese shoe leather machine is that my needle will not line up with the bobbin hole. Please advise how to adjust this problem.
Yes I have. If your having that issue check out these videos too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XJAhqb9tNpc.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VagtDdcenwI.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YjdcY2ppxxM.html
My needle doesn’t lock the bobine thread and when it does ,after two or three stitches the upper thread break,i’ve follow many of your videos and recommendations but it still doesn’t sew well ,it was sewing well then suddently it started having problems i don’t know why…are all those machines work the same ? When the thread break,the thread is passing under the bobine holder ,the one we put at 3 o’clock. Thanks
I did everything you said but the sewing machine won’t sew correctly. It tangles on the Bobbi pin. And the sewing won’t Tun, it stays on the same place.
Hi I’m having a problem where my stitches are to tight and is causing the material to flare up next to the stitch but if I loosen both the bobbin and the tensioner the stitches don’t thread together cleanly and the bottom thread is seen coming through the top.
Hey Mainely how we doing today? I watched your video on motorizing the shoe patcher very interesting. You mentioned trying a different motor I've been watching out for that video but haven't seen it yet ? If you haven't had the chance to do it yet that's ok but I would very much like to see it before I motorize my machine. Keep up the good work JB
My thread still won’t pick up bobbin thread I’ve followed your videos and still can’t get it because the top thread tightens and breaks and I have no clue why
I finally have my thread working but keep breaking needles trying to guide the project through because the needle keeps picking up the leather and I get a crazy zig zag stitch, Any guidance?
It sounds like to may need to realign the needle to the top cover hole or the timing is off causing the presser foot to move before the needle clears the top.
Hiya guys, i have a picture to show you but no option to share, my thread now comes through thanks to your video...thanks...but now everytime the needle goes down and comes back up it keeps cutting the upper thread...have a pic to show needle position if that helps...it seems too close to the edge of the foot housing
