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?

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

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.

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

call me Zing!

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....

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!

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

what are you making anyway?

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

I sent you a pm with number

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 !!

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 ?

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

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.

any news?

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 :)

Helles

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

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!

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

damn it!

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

are you buying tge Toyota one?

Yup :) just waiting for payday next week

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

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!

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