Sewing machine stopped

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Almost at the end of a line of stitching and I can't get it moving now. Any thoughts on why or on how to get it moving again please?

[UnitedZingDom]

clean bobbin case - lint build up is the very likely culprit

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Thanks UnitedZingDom I did a full maintenance when it stopped - all cleaned and oiled. There was some lint but the machine hasn't started working again. Also changed needle, thread and fabric. No joy.

[UnitedZingDom]

has the thread popped out of it's "route?

[UnitedZingDom]

call me Zing!

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Thanks Zing, not that I could see, threading seemed as usual. It also doesn't work on the bobbin- winder. I was hoping it might have shut down because it was overheated but it's still not working.

I don't understand it, I had adjusted the tension and stitch-length and changed to a 14 needle because I was using a slightly heavier fabric and it was sewing with ease.

Hoping it's not the motor....

[UnitedZingDom]

if you are in UK I can pm you the number of my sewing machine repair man

also I have a trouble shooting guide - but I'm busy now.

I'll get back to you tomorrow. "sew" annoying!

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Brill, thanks. Hand stitching now - bleurgh...

[UnitedZingDom]

what are you making anyway?

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

I had an hour and a metre of fabric so I thought I would make a folder to hold patterns in.

[UnitedZingDom]

I sent you a pm with number

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Hi Zing I phoned a local guy recommended on facebook and he says it sounds like the motor. Going to drop it into him tomorrow for a looksee but researching new machines just in case. Bearing in mind the boy needs new school uniform and shoes, I'm researching cheap new machines !!

[UnitedZingDom]

only buy one that's been serviced and is working!

sewing machine repair shops are the best, they do up used once and you can get a good bargain.

I hope it won't cost you too much

fancy some ?

[ozymandiusking]

Have you checked the fuse, has the light gone out as well?

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Zing always! I've seen a couple of new sewing machines in the sale at my local sewing machine shop. There's a toyota reduced to £99 that reads well. Taking mine to the fella tomorrow on the off-chance he can fix it cheaper than that.

Hi ozy the light still works. The bobbin winder doesn't. The repair guy seems pretty certain it's the motor though he needs a look to be sure.

[ZingWantsCake]

any news?

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Hi Zing he'll ring me once he's opened it up though I think he was preparing me for bad news... or, possibly, I want him not to be able to fix it so I can get the toyota :)

[ZingWantsCake]

Helles

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Still no news but I gave my thread box a good tidy and have started planning my next project : a laptop bag.

[ZingWantsCake]

that's a good idea! I love tidying and organizing my "supplies", it gets me in the mood to start or finish projects.
do update when you know what happened!

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

It's dead. The motor has burned out and there are no replacement parts available for my little cheapy.

[ZingWantsCake]

damn it!

but that's what you secretly wanted though, isn't it?

are you buying tge Toyota one?

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

Yup :) just waiting for payday next week

[IDismyname]

Are you a member of Costco? They have some machines for sale in there - a lovely looking Singer that's computerised...

[ZingWantsCake]

so have you bought one yet?
I'm getting my Singer (made in 1917) serviced in a few weeks.

It's still in good working condit condition, I've actually sewn a few lines with it, but it needs a good clean and oiling up and a new belt.
(sounds like a Gok Wan makeover! )

it's a proper treadle one and I'm so excited to use it!
There's no reverse function and can only sew straight lines - so compared to modern machines it's ridiculously simple, but when I think how much easier life became for the woman who first used it I get misty!

[HellesBellesThinksSometimes]

I have been given a janome new home! I have downloaded the (missing) manual and given it a clean and an oil. Going to take up ds' s school trousers to try it out :)

Will put a pic on my profile