I have a singer "simple" sewing machine. The manual indicates that I should twist the metal screw in a downward position to loosen the needle. The needle won't budge. Any tips?
2007-06-12 18:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Sometimes when the needle hasn't been changed in a long
time, it does stick. First of all, make sure that the screw is
fully loosened, the screw pushes against the flat side of the
needle to keep it in. Get a pair of pliers and gently pull straight
down. Don't try twisting it, the top of the sewing machine needle is circular but has one flat side, so trying to twist it out
will end up with a broken needle, probably at the top, which
will make it almost impossible to get out. If you still have
problems and it won't come out, take the sewing machine
to a repairman, you may want to have a tune up for the sewing machine, the repairman will make sure all the moving
parts are oiled and working properly. Its good to do that
periodicly if you use the machine a lot, it will keep the
machine runnig better and last longer. Hope this helps.
2007-06-12 19:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by Caiman94941 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are twisting the screw far enough. Even if it comes out, it's ok. When it's loose enough, you should be able to wiggle the needle and pull downward on it to get it out.
You should change the needle at the beginning of every big sewing project or after a few weeks of small projects.
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2007-06-12 19:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caiman's answer above was a good one, with this addition: make sure the needle is in the fully upright position, or it will loosen but not be able to be pulled out. Turn the right hand knob until the needle is in the fully upright position. NO WD40! It WILL ruin your next project, and possibly many more to come. Use needle nosed pliers and make sure the screw is fully loosened. Good luck!
2007-06-13 01:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by nbxrox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use WD40! It will leave grease over you next project! If you should need to oil it, use a proper sewing machine oil.
As for the needle, don't twist because the flat side, make sure the screw is undone and perhaps gently tap it.
2007-06-12 23:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you've got something hanging the thread up on the thread path... possibly a notch in the spool of thread or an extra loop of thread around the spool pin or such. In such instances, what usually works is to take all the thread off the machine (top and bottom) and clean and oil the machine, then rethread from scratch with manual in hand. If you're using a vertical spool pin, do you have the little felt "doily" underneath the spool? It needs to be there.
2016-04-01 04:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Shirley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a few drops of 3in1oil. Let soak over night. Lightly tap the screw the next day with something like the handle part of a screw driver. And try to work it free.
2007-06-12 19:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm only 14, but I see my mother yank on the needle and twisting it at the sametime. I wouldn't trust myself but I'm just giving a suggestion.
2007-06-12 18:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by Cerberus-X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray with wd40, let sit over night, then take a dime to the slot in the thumb screw and it should move.
2007-06-12 19:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋