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Gritzner 788 Overlock: Untergreifer Gritzner 788 selber wechseln

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:11:45 -0700

Hallo zusammen,

leider ist bei meiner Gritzner 788 das vordere Ende des Unteegreifers abgebrochen. Kann man den mit mittlerem Geschick selber wechseln?

Vielen Dank für eure Tipps und Antworten!

⟐ Answered August 25, 2024 at 12:11 GMT-7

Elna 6000: Wie oder wo kann man diese Nähmaschine ölen

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:59:04 -0700

In der Anleitung gibt es keinen Hinweis für das Ölen dieser Nähmaschine. Ich hatte sie vor einigen Jahren zum Service beim ursprünglichen Händler gebracht, leider gibt es diese Firma nicht mehr. Die Maschine geht etwas lauter als sonst, haben Sie einen Tip für mich? Beste Grüße M. H.

⟐ Commented Februar 01, 2023 at 11:59 GMT-7

Singer Brilliance 6180: Gibt es eine Reparaturanleitung für Singer 784, GreiferKunstoffzahnrad

Tue, 19 May 2020 06:09:25 -0700

wir haben im Repaircafe 3 baugleiche Singer 784, diesen ist das Kunstoffzahnrad des Greiferantriebs ausgebrochen. Wie können wir den Greifer ausbauen und das Zahnrad ersetzen ?

⟐ Commented Mai 19, 2020 at 6:09 GMT-7

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 GMT-7

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 März 19, 2026 at 7:29 GMT-7

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 März 18, 2026 at 3:55 GMT-7

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 Februar 24, 2026 at 21:52 GMT-7

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 Februar 08, 2026 at 1:31 GMT-7

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

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 Dezember 10, 2025 at 9:48 GMT-7

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

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 GMT-7

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 Oktober 31, 2025 at 1:50 GMT-7

Sewing Machine: Basic help required getting the bobbin thred to pick up

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:24:44 -0700

Recently bought this Riccar 3500. I removed various bits of thred from the bobbin area, guess this problem isn't new. Any ideas how I move forward?

Singer Esteem: Very loose thread at the back

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:12:48 -0700

My machine gets stuck very often and I can see the thread extremely loose at the back. I think that the hook is not timed with the needle eye at the lower point but I don't know how can I coordinate the circular motion of the hook since there is nothing to adjust it. Please help