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Sewing Machine: Why is it only working in low gear?

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:29:10 -0700

My sea punk tiny sewing machine only works in low gear. Sounds jammed and stuck when I put it in high gear. Help?

Sewing Machine: Sewing machine jams only when shuttle/bobbin case is installed

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:33:51 -0700

My sewing machine jams as soon as I install the shuttle/bobbin case. The top rod (take-up lever) stops moving entirely when the shuttle is in place, but the machine runs smoothly when the shuttle is removed. I have cleaned out the lint and checked for basic jams, but the issue persists. Is this a shuttle timing issue or an alignment problem with the shuttle race? It is an Indian-style machine (similar to Usha/Singer manual models). Any advice on how to align the hook or reset the timing would be appreciated.

Brother CE8080: uten 200 sewing machine runs as soon as I switch it on

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:37:41 -0700

I have uten 200 sewing machine, it runs as soon as I switch it on while not pressing the pedal or button to move it , the light also blinks at interval while running, cannot sew or control it once it's on can you help please?

⟐ Commented April 18, 2026 at 7:37 MST

Sewing Machine: Smoke from the engine

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:17:48 -0700

Bernina Bernette 330 from the eighties, apparently in good shape.

Turning the wheel, the needle moved. I turned the engine on, light went on but the needle didn't move. After a couple of minutes, a buzzing noise and a whisp of white smoke. It smells like paper smoke. Is there something I can do?

Janome 3160QDC: The up and down mechanism is jammed

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:29:32 -0700

The mechanism that makes the needle go up and down is jammed, it doesn’t go up and when I try to continue sewing the screen shows Lo.

Any idea why this could happen?

⟐ Answer edited March 19, 2026 at 7:29 MST

Janome 3160QDC: “As soon as I start using my Usha Janome machine, the thread gets tang

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:55:52 -0700

“As soon as I start using my Usha Janome machine, the thread gets tangled on the fabric and the stitching doesn’t happen. I have to cut the thread again and again.”

⟐ Answered March 18, 2026 at 3:55 MST

Bernina 730 Record: How to fix bernina 730 record timing

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:52:40 -0700

Timing gone wrong. How can i get it back?

⟐ Answered February 24, 2026 at 21:52 MST

Cricut Explore Air 2: Power won’t come on

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:56:13 -0700

My adaptor is green but my power will not turn on

Cricut Explore Air 2: The mat doesn’t upload

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:32:25 -0700

The mat doesn’t upload

Sewing Machine: machine starts beeping after two stitches

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:33:41 -0700

My Singer 2638 machine stitches a couple of times and then beeps and then stops. The handle is really hard to turn. I have opened it all up, cleaned out everything but not sure what gear might be bad? Or where to look?

Sewing Machine: Stuck bobbin, unable to remove

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:31:25 -0700

I have a Bernina 560, the bobbin and case is stuck in the machine. There is no lever on the right of the bobbin to quickly disassemble the bobbin closure. I have removed the top silver plate and tried different wheel positions. It’s stuck.

⟐ Edited February 08, 2026 at 1:31 MST

Kenmore Series 158: Why is the sewing art not going up and down but the belt still turns

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:35:06 -0700

The motor runs the belt turns but the sewing part won’t go up and down

Cricut Easy Press 2: E05 on Cricut Easy press 3

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:44:28 -0700

Right after turning it on, I got the E02 error. After several attempts to turn it on, it started to heat up a little, but then I got the E03 error. I tried turning it on again, and this time I got the E05 error. This error has persisted until now. The last time I used it, it worked without any problems. I've already tried resetting it and unplugging it for a couple of minutes, but nothing worked. Does anyone know what might be wrong?

Cricut Maker: Get repair piece gear for clamp B

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:19:04 -0700

Hello everyone

I’ve watched a bunches of YouTube video and dissemble my cricut maker 1 that had a clamp B issue.

After dissembling one piece seemed “melted” or bent I tried to put it back but the dent is broken. I tried to find the detached piece but it’s too specific. Does anybody knows where to find a 3D model of the piece to 3D print it?

I attached some pictures but not sure they uploaded right

Thanks a lot

⟐ Commented December 29, 2025 at 18:19 MST

Singer M1500 Sewing Machine: Why does the machine get stuck?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:23:48 -0700

When i try to use it the needle gets stuck inside the bobbin case. The bobbin case doesn’t work and is stuck

Singer Brilliance 6180: Singer Brilliance 6180 Shows Error E7

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:48:06 -0700

I have E7 error how solve this

⟐ Answered December 10, 2025 at 9:48 MST

Brother CS6000i: My bobbin winder is just spinning but not winding the bobbin

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:50:56 -0700

when I slide my bobbin winder to the right it just spins its not winding the bobbin

I can hear it running but not turning the bobbin

Cricut Explore Air 2: Replacement part number for a gear

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:43:01 -0700

Hello I am looking for a replacement part, I need a new white gear part.

⟐ Answered November 21, 2025 at 11:43 MST

Sewing Machine: Need Help Finding Manual for Kenmore 2142 or 158.960

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:59:36 -0700

Old machine that needs tlc. Looking for manual or question on features. It has a button on right side that operates a lever on bottom under machine-what is that about? ty! reply to [email redacted].

⟐ Commented November 18, 2025 at 18:59 MST

Sewing Machine: Consew 230 assembly, troubleshooting, changing oil?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:50:12 -0700

I just got a Consew 230 sewing machine secondhand, and I am having trouble finding any info online about how to set it up (and it's the kind of machine that's built into a wooden tabletop, so I can't exactly bring it to a local shop). I had to disassemble it just to get it home, separating the machine, motor, tabletop, and legs; this model evidently is self-lubricating and has a built-in oil pan, which completely spilled during dissassembly. So, my main questions are:

What kind of oil do I need to refill the oil pan?
How much oil should I put into the pan, and how do I know if everything is connected correctly?
Is there any other good resource for troubleshooting or assembly? The only stuff I've found online are user manuals that explain how to change a bobbin. Nothing mentioning the industrial motor or oil pan mounted to the underside of the table...

⟐ Answer edited October 31, 2025 at 1:50 MST