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Sewing And Embroidery Machine

What would you put in a craft room?

I’m getting a craft room, 16X14 feet, which will also have my desk and 2wide filing cabinet in it.
I scrapbook, sew, paint Christmas ornaments, quilt some, and I use ribbons on spools a lot, threads, embroidery thread, lots of scrapbook paper (12×12), and I have Cricut Expression & Cricut Bug, Cuttlebug, and other [...]

Computerized Sewing Machine

Problem with the tension control on my Singer sewing machine?

I was doing gathers all morning, and it worked great. But when I turned it on this afternoon and adjusted the tension to +3 (to continue whats seems to be an endless amount of those damned gathers) the fabric did not gather in the least, it was like the machine wasn’t reading the tension setting. [...]

Brother Sewing Machine

Can anyone tell me what model sewing machine this is?

I have a really really old Brother sewing machine. Can anyone tell me what year or model this is? That’d be awesome. Here’s a picture:
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Sewing Machine Parts

Replacement parts for a sewing machine???? HELP!?

I have a CE4000 brother brand sewing machine. The bottom plastic cover is what (obviously) covers the bobbin. That has mysteriously gone missing. I can’t find this as an individual replacement part without buying a whole other sewing machine. Help?????

Sewing & Embroidery Machine

What are the best simple sewing machines available ?

My wife is a very good seemstress, but she does not have a good reliable sewing machine. She wants a machine that is
is very simple, very reliable, and of good quality. Any suggestions ?

Bernina Sewing Machine

sewing machine bernina 807 works but it constantly slows a little then picks up speed; like a pulsing effect,?

not a real severe problem but annoying and wonder if it will get worse or a sign that something will sudenly break. any ideas would be appreciated DB

White Sewing Machine

I have a Sew Cute machine by White. I lost the manual and otherwise have no clue how to thread it.?

I would ♥LOVE♥ a website…that would be the most helpful. I already went to the White website and there was no help there. Anything and everything helps =]
i have no idea what anything is on a sewing machine
anything and everything helps!

Sewing Machine Repair

JC Penney sewing machine model 9150?

I bought a jcpenney sewing machine in the mid to late 1990’s. Model # 9150. Does anybody know which company made this machine./model I have been researching this for a while with no results. I need to buy some replacement parts/accessories and do not know which brand to get. I still love this old [...]

Sewing And Embroidery Machine

emboidery question………….please help?

ok, i need help, i have an emboridery machine and i’m pretty new to this whole thing…….and i’m going to make a shirt for my 2 year old nephew and i don’t think i’m going to be able to fit the hoop in the machine without sewing through both the front and back of the [...]

Brother Sewing Machine

How do I raise the feed dog on my Brother sewing machine?

My sewing machine hasn’t been used in like 5 years (or more). I have decided to get back in to quilting, but when I pulled out the machine to clean and oil it I discovered that the feed dog is not raising high enough and therefore the fabric is not feeding through but just staying [...]

White Sewing Machine

I got one of those White ez sewing machines. I need help with setting it up and such.?

I cant get the bottom bobin to set up correct and i cant get it to sew for more then 2 min, i bought it to help start me on a little projects and it just wont work, HELP!

Sewing Machine Repair

how do fix the needle holder on the brother xl-6452?

the needle holder unit has somehow fallen off my machine and will not go back on. I live in a small town where there is no sewing machine repair shop. Help!

Sewing And Embroidery Machine

How do you Marrow the edges of a sewn patch?

I have aquired an embroidery machine and have been doing some work on patches and name tags for local businss. What I currntly do is order blank name tags that have the edges marrowed. I then attach to cut away backing and hoop them to put names on. I have a really [...]

Sewing & Embroidery Machine

How to hem dress pants with out a sewing machine or iron?

I do not have a sewing machine or iron. I was wondering if there was a way to hem dress pants without any appliance. I can kind of sew but I am not very good at it, and the only string I have is white and I need black, and I dont have any safety [...]

Computerized Sewing Machine

what kind of serger is best for my doll clothes/costuming/general sewing needs?

I am thinking about getting a serger. I am pretty mechanical and have limited space (I have a dedicated sewing room, but it’s very small and I have WAY too much fabric stash). I sew a lot of doll clothes with tiny seams, so I think I need a free arm (is that like [...]

Brother Sewing Machine

do singer sewing machine parts work well with a different brand of sewing machine?

i need a new sewing foot for my brother sewing machine
will a singer sewing foot work

Bernina Sewing Machine

Where can I buy a BERNINA 450 FASHIONISTA LIMITED EDITION sewing machine? When was it released?

how much do these cost and if my dealer doesn’t have one instock can they order one?

White Sewing Machine

What is the value of this antique White Rotary electric sewing machine and cabinet?

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Sewing Machine Repair

Sewing Machine plug help?

I stupidly tripped over the cable of my sewing machine and it has come out, I think wires snapped from where it connects to the plug which goes into the machine.
The cables go:
from plug into wall that one cable connects to the foot pedal where 2 come from the pedal and connect to the plug [...]

White Sewing Machine

How do I change my sewing machine’s needle?

White Quilters Machine 2037, needle broke and I’ve never had to do this before. I no longer have the instructions booklet and cannot seem to find any help looking.

Sewing And Embroidery Machine

embroidery floss or reg. thread?

I am finished sewing both sides of a Christmas stocking (velvet applique on velveteen or velvet, I forget which word is for which fabric.) now I plan to put it together by hand. Should I sew with reg. thread or embroidery floss? Which would stand the test of time better? My grandmother made these [...]

Sewing Machine Repair

My sewing machine’s thread always bunches!?

I have a New Home sewing machine, model SW 2018, and it always bunches up from the bottom.
I’m absolutely sure I threaded it right, and it isn’t the thread, because I’ve tried it with more than one type of thread. The settings are all correct, and it isn’t the material either. Each time I take [...]

Sewing And Embroidery Machine

Is it better to alter clothes by hand or by using a machine?

I just need to alter the waistline of this blouse I have. It’s an old blouse though, so I don’t feel like taking it to the tailor’s. It had embroidery beads on it though, and if I use a machine I might accidentally ruin it. But if I sew it by hand, then it might [...]

Computerized Sewing Machine

Could somebody help me find this sewing machine?

My Mother has a dream sewing machine. She is a very experienced seamstress; I’ve heard a lot about brother sewing machines, Pffaf, Janome, and others. I am really trying to find the one she’s always wanted for a surprise holiday gift.
These are the features she would like:
Computerized
(The ones you can plug in to [...]

Brother Sewing Machine

Brother 3034D sewing machine photos please… I have to make a cake!?

If you have a Brother 3034D Lock sewing machine then please, please could you post photos of it from every possible angle and close up ones of dials and intricate bits and then send me the link? I have to make a birthday cake but cannot get to the sewing machine as the lady is [...]

Sewing & Embroidery Machine

How to sew a curved line with a sewing machine?

I have been sewing straight lines for years- to make pillow cases, tote bags, etc.
Well, now I am trying to make my very first rag doll. Obviously, that requires sewing curved lines. My lines curves go all over the place- nothing smooth about them.
I am about to give up and [...]

Embroidery Sewing Machines

What is the best embroidery machine for a beginner?

I have never used an embroidery machine and would like one. I have a very old Bernina sewing machine which I love, but would it make more sense to buy a combo machine?