Using intrigue with the prospect of sharing a secret, then gaining a promise not to tell (commitment & consistency linked to childhood memory) - whilst showing a low hand power steeple … and then going on to deploy the phrase “save you money” which connects to the genetic driver for gaining useful resources. It’s the best intro I’ve seen for ages.
Thank you for your video. I was sewing Friday and the needle broke. I changed the needle and it started making a horrible noise so I changed it again, the noise wasn't as bad but it still knocked. After watching your video I realized these were some old needle so I changed it to a new one I purchased and it works GREAT!!! Thank you so much.
Wow! Thank you sew sew sew much!!! Number 11 was my problem. And the fix of taking off the plate to clean under the feed dog area revealed a Mass of compacted fluff and lint. Little clouds like baby blue cotton candy. Here are the tools I used: a Penny to unscrew the plate because I had lost the little flat round screwdriver thing, and even tiny eyeglasses screwdriver would not work because it was too long to get the right angle, a lintbrush, tweezers, and a long pin to bring up lint that the lintbrush could not reach! I also used a clean scrap of cotton fabric to “grab” lint, clean the lintbrush, and clean it all up! Also changed the needle to a sparkling brand new needle in a smaller size. Grateful beyond grateful and I feel empowered with this knowledge. !
I work on vintage machines and really appreciated your knowledge understanding and confidence. So many people are so afraid of that Bobbin tension they would never mention it. Let alone make reference to a video you made in order to correct the situation. Plus you're very pleasant woman, thank you!
I found this video one of the best (if not the best) on solving many of the issues I have encountered. I also will recommend it many of my friends that keep calling me to help figure out what is going wrong. So far it has been as simple as you need to plug in the extension cord into the wall... or turn off the bobbin winder . We always have a good laugh when it is this simple. Beside that I love the visit we have.
What I really find helpful is your organized presentation and not just chatting, which is inefficient tho some may feel it's for appearing cordial. You nailed that by the confidence in your expertise😁👌✂🌷🌞
I was having a meltdown as my sewing machine had decided that she had had enough and I was in the middle of making scrubs for the hospital. Went online and found your brilliant advice helped me to sort the problem and carry on! Thank you so so much.
I absolutely LOVE YOU!! With this one informative video, you have answered the questions to my issues I have been having with my Brother PRW. Thank you thank you thank you!! Last night I was so frustrated I started crying. (Attempting to diy my vw door panels. First time. Very ambitious.) I have been pulling my fabric from behind, I've thrown off my timing! I am using old thread. And I also found out I've not only been using the wrong bobbin, but you explained that the way I should be loading the thread on it, ie:unevenly and too tightly, is messing me up!! Thank you. Your a joy to watch. You aren't condescending. Your voice is not irritating at all. Your precise, to the point, and intelligent and articulate. Thank you. I will be subscribing and sticking with you. Keep up the awesome work. I appreciate you sharing your knowlede with us. Your a breath of fresh air.
Thanks for the video, Monica. Just bought my first machine and it's good to know these things ahead of time just to prevent these issues from happening in the first place.
I know that this video was so long ago but it really help me. I just start again and your video really helped me to fix the issues that I was experiencing. Thank you. God bless you.
So awesome, I have been trying to fix my sewing machine for two days and was ready to get another one, with your tips I got it working great! Thank you!👏
I agree, only 55 years sewing. Parts of my machine disappeared. (lots of my sewing notions, etc. Disappeared at the same time. No matter. Except some of the notions I had and loved are apparently also missing and aren't available anymore.) I borrowed another Brother, this one with a front loading bobbin. I have never used a front loading bobbin, and I am not sure I am winding the thread through the bobbin case. Stupid, huh? But once I get that figured out for sure, I think this machine should be ALMOST as good as the one with missing parts. Yes, as a good sewer with two years of home economics in school, the first thing I did was change the needle.
Thank you for your help! I have had all of these issues at one time or another, my issue today is breaking thread. I checked the timing, changed the needle and the thread is a bonded poly for this purpose. Tomorrow, I'll try loosening the tension.Kim going through 5 layers of wool.
hello from Ontario Canada! Thanks for this great trouble shooting guide. Didn't know what the knocking sound was from. I have learned a few things even after 50 years of sewing! I would like to add a tip in regards to skipped stitches . I have two Singer machines and when they start to skip stitches I have to clean the bobbin shuttles. These machines are top loading bobbins and less than 7 years old. Took me a bit of trouble shooting and frustration to figure it out but now cleaning is the first thing I do and works every time.
So great and comprehensive! The upper thread breaking and dropping stitches was my issue. Had my needle in wrong. Thought I was good but when every issue you talked about had the same solution I was able to narrow it down. Thank you
As a very long time sewer, I would recommend to change the needle first, not last. Just a hint that can save tons of time. At the same time, be SURE you have your machine threaded correctly. I don't mean this in a patronizing manner, just experience.
Love your channel! I found it a couple weeks ago when I was looking for videos about thread tension. Your video was exactly what I needed and I've since watched almost all of your other videos too :) You explain so well without over explaining. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :)
+Mike's Gracie - Hi Mike's Gracie! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the channel. I'm still trying to lay a solid foundation with great information before making a lot of fun projects but I'm getting closer! I am so happy that you're getting a lot out of the 'not so flashy and fun' content. I love hearing the positive feedback so thank you very much!
The rogue bobbin, spent 2 hours stripping, cleaning etc, in desperation changed the bobbin, brilliant at least it`s running like a new machine after all that effort.
My needle kept getting jammed up constantly with the bobbin thread . There was no fabric caught up, but there was plenty of lint under the plate that also covers the drop in bobbin. After a thorough cleaning, the machine is fine
your video really touched on so many issues i was having. i’m a beginner and sewing masks with quilting fabric. my machine is running much better! now if i can just get it to sew a straight line. it only wants to do zig zag but it’s better then pulling jammed thread! thank you!
Very good video. I'm new to sewing and I've experienced many of the issues that you raised. Your diagnosis, suggestions and explanations are very helpful.
Thank you for the info. Lots of good tips. Just a word on "old" thread though. I'm still using a Kenmore/Janome machine circa 1988? that NEVER had thread issues in the early years. Now, any Gutermann (type) thread (sold at JAs or H.L.) manufactured since about 2000 will shread. All of my Coats & Clark from 70's, 80's and 90's is fine. Four large cones of 100% cotton thread from Grandma's factory days in the 60's/ 70's are AMAZING! I use them for hand basting also, as they do not require waxing and they do not twist and knot. Wonderful stuff. There were nasty cheap threads sold in the 70's/80's on styrofoam spools, 10/$1, that I only bought once back then. Quite useless. Unless I have time for an online order of basic colors, I wind up at the local quilt shop paying $5-$7 per spool to color match for a good quality thread. My "old" spools of Coats have saved me some $$$.
Just want to add to the "repair" for the feed dogs not pulling the fabric through. I have had the feed dog teeth packed with lint, look closely and clean out with a tooth brush. Easy at home fix.
Marilyn Gehrman Presser foot UP while threading to open tension disks to receive thread and presser foot DOWN before stepping on pedal. Use fresh thread, use needle suited for fabric. You can't sew denim with a size 11. Size matters. Fabric choice with needle size a must! Is it a knit? Can't use standard needles on knits! Wovens? Can't use blue tip stretch needles on wovens! Good habit of holding thread tails at least 5" under presser foot to back of machine and holding taut until you sew at least three COMPLETE stitches. Cleaning bobbin case, shuttle race, regularly, changing needle after 8 hrs of sewing, oiling oil ports 2 times annually, etc. Happy Sewing!😊
On a vintage machine the tension dial was screwed too far & came off. Putting it back to gather the wire for your thread to go thru...is now on the extreme right. Could you please show a video or tell step by step how to reposition...on the left hand side behind the tension dial & how to reassemble the right way the tension dial assembly? I thank you
Tip #6 skipping stitches, I can add that the tread quality is also a big issue, I was ready to take the machine in for service (only 1year old) since it was missing a lot of stitches, finally I changed the tread and the machine is sewing perfectly again. It was a big surprise that the tread could make such problems. Gess where the old tread ended up.
Machine will stitch about 6 stitches and then locks up. A terrible noise accompanies the locking. Any help with this one" I have taken bobbin casing out and cleaned. Thank you.
Thank you! The trouble I have is always with button holes, they are never perfect. I end up giving the finished garment to a professional dressmaker just for the buttonholes. Very frustrating.
Thank you for your tips. I am very happy to watch your video. I have a Janome memory sewing machine, I haven’t use for a very long time due to illness. Please let me know how I can get your manual in writing. Regards Helen
After jamming my machine in the middle of my project...I was getting ready to toss it! then I found your site...thank you, Thank you! I just had to rethread it!!
Can you explain & show to use the embroidery designs in the Brother machine. Explain slowly& show which one to change, the number, pressure foot. Please thank you
I can't find a resolve for my issue anywhere. I have a Singer 2662 with a drop-in bobbin. The only thing i can think of is that the race for the bobbin casing got shifted somehow and now the face plate won't stay down, the bobbin pops right up during a rotation, and the machine won't sew because the threads get caught. I've taken the screws out of the face plate, feed dogs, etc and tried (with no avail) to see where exactly the jam (the push, actually) is coming from but i can't find it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you vert much for going threw all the possible troubles we can encounter in so many different occasions. It was really very helpful and I did save that video in an easy accessible place. I will subscribe to your channel . Roseline
Hi Nice to meet you :) I found your tips very helpful, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :) As for which one I found most helpful.....All of them lol.... just great thank you again :) I am a beginner at sewing so all help and advice, greatly appreciated :) have a nice day :) stay safe and well :) magz :)
I recently bought a singer 57817 in a garage sale and it works pretty good but sews at a very slow pace and it's very frustrating to me can you be able to tell me what's the problem thanks beforehand
Good day, my sister gave me a silver crest sewing machine and my problem is the hand wheel is not functioning, it doesn’t rotate and i also found out that one of the thread guides is not protruding, it is inside the machine. What will i do?
These are good tips but my machine needle holder won't run. It powers up but nothings going on. I can't lower my bottom feed dogs. When I quilt I put a plastic square on the feed dogs and it works. I've never oiled my machine as I was told newer machines don't need it.
my needle keep hitting metal- i plan to try ur idea. do u have any ideas- it only sews on straight line ( no designs. ur helpful with all ur ideas!!!! ur such a angel 👼
If your needle is hitting metal, it typically means your machine is out of timing. this will required a trip to the sewing machine repair man. First, before you go to the repair shop, just take out the bobbin casing and shuttle below to see if you can re-insert it and NOT hit metal. That would be my recommendation. It's happened to me many times before! Best of luck.
Hello...my needle is not moving on my singer...I can move the needle up n down with the wheel but when I press the foot it sounds as if running but the needle is not moving. Thanks
Is your drive belt broken? The balance wheel drives the shaft directly but the motor uses a belt which goes up to the balance wheel pulley, if this is broken then your motor will run but the needle won’t move
please continue information about sewing machine problems and advantages... for the beginner.. i have new brother machine jv1400 i first time stitch jean hem at it ... one little sound come now tac tac... plz tell me my machine is save???
How do i put my bobbin and its case back into my machine? AND ,,, it has been getting tangled behind the front loading bobbin station, so i took it completely out and now i dont know how to get it back in ,,, been looking on youtube and the manual, not getting any help or luck , would love some help and instruction please. Thanks
Hi I was given a Vintage Sears Kenmore model 1030. I love it but it runs hot around the light and stops sewing. Is there any hope for this machine? I really love it. Could it be the motor?
I have a problem, so when I go to sew a straight stitch there’s no stitches. I changed the needle, the bobbin is catching when I start before using fabric. I’ve takin the bobbin case out and watch and it’s spinning and catching each time. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
