tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post5467337340076758356..comments2024-02-03T13:06:16.338-08:00Comments on Palindrome Dry Goods: How to Service Your Sewing Machine Yourself: A TutorialHannah Arosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-8473178690728754252017-06-09T14:11:49.032-07:002017-06-09T14:11:49.032-07:00Thanks for such a thorough tutorial. I'm going...Thanks for such a thorough tutorial. I'm going to give a try on my two machines.Janelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442164345562598214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-25961549953146835042017-01-02T17:22:12.508-08:002017-01-02T17:22:12.508-08:00I too have several machines 13 or 14 at least I ne...I too have several machines 13 or 14 at least I need to time and one of them I tried and thought adjusting needle depth would help in picking up bobbin thread not..just made it worst spent several hours a day trying to fix and finally put it to the side so any tutorials you have sewing machine repair and adjustments I am greatly in need ofBillienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-50371039174870024082016-12-11T17:46:23.772-08:002016-12-11T17:46:23.772-08:00Hello Midge!
If I were you, I would begin by foll...Hello Midge!<br /><br />If I were you, I would begin by following this tutorial with the oldest machine you own. It will be simpler and tougher than the newer ones, and therefore it can stand a bit more abuse if anything goes wrong (which I doubt will happen....). You CAN service the newer computerized ones, but not to the extent that you can older machines. I don't own a computerized machine, and never have, so I can't be much help with that topic. If you have the manuals for all your machines they will be an excellent resource!! The manual for each machine should have a 'troubleshooting & maintenance' section that will explain (perhaps not in FULL detail, but it will be a start) where you can place oil and which parts of the machine can be removed. After you've serviced the oldest machine, move onto another one and you will find that you can apply many of the same steps to each machine (up until you get to the computerized ones).<br /><br />I would ABSOLUTELY service the Pfaff for a couple of reasons. 1) you have the manual 2) everything moves, even if it's a bit rough. And yes, you can replace the cord yourself. A quick Google search should pull up several videos for replacing both the foot pedal cord and the power cord. <br /><br />Good luck to you and please let me know if you have other questions! Happy sewing!Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-67850453805216145222016-12-11T16:56:00.783-08:002016-12-11T16:56:00.783-08:00You are so welcome, Wendy! Happy sewing. You are so welcome, Wendy! Happy sewing. Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-75343271809586594282016-12-11T16:34:08.252-08:002016-12-11T16:34:08.252-08:00I'm also fascinated with your posts. I curren...I'm also fascinated with your posts. I currently have 5 sewing machines. I do not know how to service any of them and they are all broke, or not operating up to capacity. Is it possible to service the new computerized machines. I have a Brother Esante Ese, (not new, just computerized), and it just started messing up. Service calls start at $100.<br /><br />I also have a very old Pfaff 130-6 I have no idea how old it is. It works, I only know because I plugged it in and tried the peddle, that is all. On closer inspection, I see everything is kinda frozen up, but moveable. It is in a cabinet with all the paper work and most of the parts, some I do not know what they are. Do I dare try and service this myself? The cord needs replaced, surely I can do that myself? Any input, I would appreciate. Thanks MidgeMidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06736228537961420382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-83432620346014638662016-09-25T17:58:22.876-07:002016-09-25T17:58:22.876-07:00Thank you! I just completed my cleaning and you s...Thank you! I just completed my cleaning and you saved me $90. Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-12078308370946982932016-08-16T20:43:37.009-07:002016-08-16T20:43:37.009-07:00Yes, a tutorial in fixing the tension on the machi...Yes, a tutorial in fixing the tension on the machine would be great also.<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076113942716902175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-40141400008132259162016-04-21T12:54:22.001-07:002016-04-21T12:54:22.001-07:00Hello! I have been brainstorming a tension & t...Hello! I have been brainstorming a tension & timing tutorial for some time, but I want to make sure that my knowledge is correct before I write it. As soon as I feel confident in my skills, I'll write it up and let you know. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy sewing!Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-52028820231088368842016-04-12T16:06:07.909-07:002016-04-12T16:06:07.909-07:00Our machine (25 YO Brother) needs the timing adjus...Our machine (25 YO Brother) needs the timing adjusted on a regular basis, like every couple months. It runs well otherwise but I'm tired of paying someone for this. Would you do a tutorial on adjusting the timing? I've looked on-line but they all assume that I'm already a mechanic of some type. Thanks for the great info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-50056975981945349042016-03-25T05:34:35.546-07:002016-03-25T05:34:35.546-07:00Thanks for commenting! Happy sewing. Thanks for commenting! Happy sewing. Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-65384533458801269632016-03-06T10:13:10.026-08:002016-03-06T10:13:10.026-08:00Great post Btw... 😃Great post Btw... 😃TeaLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146836461581957431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-14852828035076519652016-03-06T10:12:14.166-08:002016-03-06T10:12:14.166-08:00I don't know about adding it but I just found ...I don't know about adding it but I just found this website and I'm thrilled... http://shop.sew-classic.com/main.scTeaLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146836461581957431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-36247400271741147842015-10-24T05:47:33.353-07:002015-10-24T05:47:33.353-07:00Hello there!
Hmmm...It sounds like this could cau...Hello there!<br /><br />Hmmm...It sounds like this could caused by a couple different issues. Does your machine have the option to change the pressure on the foot? This is usually a small post on the top left of the machine (that can be pushed down to increase the pressure) with a ring around it that can be pushed to release (which lessens the pressure). If you're unsure if your machine has this, check the diagram in your machine's manual. If you can change the pressure, try sewing with several different amounts of pressure and see if it helps.<br /><br />Are your dog feed up? There should be a little bar with three red triangles on it underneath your machine to the right of your bobbin housing. Again, check your manual to locate this and then make sure that your dog feed are in the up position.<br /><br />Also, does your bobbin thread loop and knot when the stitches become small? This could indicate a tension problem that may be causing the inconsistent stitches. <br /><br />Try those steps and let me know if you see a difference!Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-26067075169360139872015-10-24T04:06:10.000-07:002015-10-24T04:06:10.000-07:00Thanks for the great tutorial on cleaning. I have...Thanks for the great tutorial on cleaning. I have a problem with my machine. I set the stitch length and it begins with the correct length but then quickly goes to a super tight tiny stitch length....so tiny there is no way for me to safely remove the stitches without tearing my fabric and in fact, the stitches are so close that they are in some cases, cutting the fabric. Any clue why and how to fix it myself? It is an older machine, similar in looks to the one you cleaned in your tutorial. howaboutthis1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02224829432100297080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-44511507487583852462015-10-01T12:11:19.357-07:002015-10-01T12:11:19.357-07:00Ana,
I am so pleased to know that you like these...Ana, <br /><br />I am so pleased to know that you like these posts! Thank you for your feedback. I will work on a post about tension, so stay tuned! Be sure to follow this blog so that you'll receive emails when I post new stuff. You can sign up in the box on the right hand side titled "Follow by Email". Happy sewing!Hannah Arosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717716119024064852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3483068238553230046.post-37761037511320752832015-10-01T02:03:29.476-07:002015-10-01T02:03:29.476-07:00I love these posts, I can not stop reading! They a...I love these posts, I can not stop reading! They are really helping me to understand sewing process better. I would love to read about fixing tension on a machine. I am sewing for some time now, but do lack a lot of basic knowledge about my machine and different fabric types to know how to adjust everything right. I would love to know how to set all things on a machine according to fabric I use and pattern (not what type of stitch - straight or other - but why sometimes my stitches seem a bit loose no matter what I do.) Thank you, AnaAnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059445943581787918noreply@blogger.com