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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: How to fix mangla silai machine

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:44:20 -0700

How to fix mangla silai machine

⟐ Answered Mai 14, 2026 at 2:44 GMT-7

Antique Singer sewing machine 1935: How do I assemble the threading guide

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:16:04 -0700

How do i assemble my threading guide

⟐ Answered Mai 13, 2026 at 23:16 GMT-7

Brother CS6000i: It’s sewing in reverse and will not switch to forward

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:49:03 -0700

My Brother CS-6000i is sewing in reverse and will not switch back to forward sewing. I did an online chat with Brother (the manufacturer) but because it isn’t under warranty, they want me to join an on line service for $65 a month to chat with a technician. I have tried resetting to the factory defaults as described in another “online fix it” but it won’t reset either. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I don’t know how to fix it. It sews beautifully backwards!

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

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:14:22 -0700

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

⟐ Answered Mai 08, 2026 at 21:14 GMT-7

Singer M1500 Sewing Machine: Why is the needle part off the sewing machine too free too hold on the

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:08:23 -0700

Why does the sewing machine needle part don't hold clothes why sewing a cloth on the machine

⟐ Commented April 29, 2026 at 11:08 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 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