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OT: treadle sewing machine repair

Hi, It has been at least 5 years since my last post... I have been away learning to be a practical nurse... Totally off topic though ;) Here is my question: I bought a 1948 singer treadle sewing machine second hand. It is in perfect condition except for one little flaw. When the stitch is made, the thread from the bobbin doesn't catch the thread from the top to form a perminant stitch (it tends to bunch up under the plate near the bobbin). Is there anyone here who knows of a repair shop in Toronto that handles treadle sewing machines? happy stitching, Pamela

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quilty mouse
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oops!! I also forgot to ask where have all the quilting stores gone? quilters garden has closed and quilters fancy is long gone!! cheers, Pamela

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quilty mouse

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Roberta

Pamela,

The most common cause of the needle failing to pick up the bobbin thread is that the needle is inserted wrong. Did you get a manual for your machine? The needle orientation will be listed.

This site may help with your restoration:

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-Irene

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IMS

FWIW, it's probably a rotary bobbin, which means it works exactly like an electric machine (except that the power source is different). Any repair shop should be able to work on it.

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Kathy Applebaum

Ditto here. Singer needles have a longer shank than the ones made by Schmetz. Sure is cheaper to buy a new set of needles before I'd take it to be repaired.

Welcome Back Butterfly

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Butterflywings

Ditto here. Singer needles have a longer shank than the ones made by Schmetz. Sure is cheaper to buy a new set of needles before I'd take it to be repaired.

Welcome Back Butterfly

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Butterflywings

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Butterfly (It's so good to have you & your chair back among us)

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Butterflywings

this is amazing.. thank you! thank you! since it is an old machine I didn't know where to start, but I should be able to find the information I need from the links in your responses. cheers, Pamela

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quilty mouse

Flutterby!!!!!! Hey gal!!! A little forewarning would have been nice!!! I'm packin' tonight for my quarterly trip down to Mayo tomorrow and Friday, for criminey chrismas!!!!! I leave at 4:30 tomorrow morning for two very full days. BUT, duty is duty so....okay, tonight's flavor choice of M&M's is - of course - MINT!!!!!! Welcome back Pamela!!!!! When I get back to the quilt frame I may pick your newly LPN'd brain for insights so be ready for a pop quiz in a couple of days!!! Wish me luck gang, I need some of that Mayo magic right now!

Dreamie

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Dreamweaver

Sending some good vibes your way Dreamie! Hope all goes well.

amy in CNY

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amy in CNY

Thanks Amy. It was a very rough two days; lots of tests and pain and tears. I'm home and resting A LOT!!!!!

Love, Dreamweaver

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Dreamweaver

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