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Sewing machine question!

Irishgirl555 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:22:35 GMT

My little Singer Simple just quit today for no reason! Broke the needle so put in new one & don't think that had anything to do with it but no power! The light works so don't think its a fuse, any ideas anyone??

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Icegoddess — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:25:50 GMT

Any chance there is a reset button on it somewhere?

Another option might be to unplug and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

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SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:29:30 GMT

Is there thread stuck in the bobbin area that could be jamming the machine?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:31:30 GMT

@Irishgirl555. The best thing would be to take it to a sewing machine shop and have them take a look at it.

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In-x-s — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:14:20 GMT

Did you check to make sure the foot pedal cord is completely plugged into the machine? Since there is power to the machine since you have light, maybe the cord to the foot pedal jiggled loose as you were changing the needle.

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Sage04 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:19:55 GMT

I was just about to Post the same thing about the foot pedal. Just checked my machine and that seems as if it could be the problem.

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Irishgirl555 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:34:48 GMT

Everything seems secure, no stuck threads. Maybe the foot pedal died? Thanks for ideas!

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Desertdi — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:36:43 GMT

I would leave it "unplugged" for a while...and then start over and see what happens. (That worked with my electric razor, anyway)

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wagirl — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:50:21 GMT

Sounds like the foot pedal to me too--see if you can find one online and order it--AMZ,or ebay---maybe even Singer--would be worth it to check it out--then if that isn't the problem you cn send it back.

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Irishgirl555 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:09:35 GMT

I've started checking that very idea, they aren't expensive & yes returnable if doesn't work. Called a repair shop he pretty much said it was junk & dont buy Singer 🥵 !

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:47:27 GMT

I still have my Singer that I bought 50 yrs. ago. It was my first significant purchase and I made installment payments for six months, to begin establishing a credit history for myself. I used to sew a lot in the beginning and made costumes for my kids when they were young. I don't use it much anymore but it's handy when I need it.

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Zhills — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:48:23 GMT

Check for piece of needle in bottom. Take apart and clean.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:32:34 GMT

@Irishgirl555 maybe a dumb question, but is the needle in the right way?

I don't have a Singer but when Ihave to replace my needle the flat part of it goes to the back of the machine.

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Sage04 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:42:47 GMT

@Irishgirl555, I'm usually a nice person but if he had told me my Singer was junk my response to him would have been, and so are you.

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ECBG — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:48:29 GMT

Check all plugs.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:01:45 GMT

@Irishgirl555 wrote:
I've started checking that very idea, they aren't expensive & yes returnable if doesn't work. Called a repair shop he pretty much said it was junk & dont buy Singer 🥵 !

@Irishgirl555. My piece of "junk" has been going strong since I got it new in 1964. I don't use it a lot nowadays but there have been times it got very heavy use. It still runs like new. I once made my complete work wardrobe, as well as a lined patio door drapery and even a vinyl boat canopy on it.

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Irishgirl555 — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:04:50 GMT

Well darn, I ordered a new pedal from Amazon but it didn't help! So back it goes. Have checked all plugs and dusted and dusted! Out of ideas but thanks to all for offers to help💞

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Sage04 — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:10:07 GMT

One last thing. Could you remove the cover and take the bobbin out? It might not be in correctly. I have the cutest screwdrivers to do the job.

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RedTop — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:16:55 GMT

@Irishgirl555

How long has it been since you oiled the sewing machine? Mom's Singer and Brother machines as well as my Kenmore require regular oiling before using.

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Trailrun23 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:13:29 GMT

I would go to Youtube and search for Singer machines and look for you specific machine; also just do a google search for your machine and there may be a troubleshooting section in the manual you can download. Good luck!