How to clean and adjust a Singer Simple Sewing Machine that is really dirty
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Here is a Singer Simple Sewing Machine that came in because the upper thread was being pulled out of the needle. Here we see a few issues that needed addressing. The Presser Foot pressure was too high, the needle plate had needle strikes, the bobbin tension was way too tight, and there was a ton of oil in the machine. Oh yeah and it needed a really good cleaning.
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I don’t think I have ever seen a technician so thorough clean a machine, and I observed for many years. Great job and thank you.
I pulled my Singer Simple from the storage shed (it was in there a few years) and saw that it was so dusty! Thank you so much for this video. It looks brand new again :)
Thanks for the video. I've watched a dozen others that didn't help me at all but this was really useful
I've owned 7 different machines over the years including some high end machines. The machine I use and like the most is my Singer Simple! Great little work horse. Very reliable. Thanks for the great video.
I decided to pull my grandma's singer out of the attic and wanted to give it a thorough going over before sewing with it. This helped!
Add more commentary for newbies. We know most of your products but newbies might not. Commentary like what bobbin that was, how do you recognize it's the wrong one and what's the right one. Update, I finished cleaning my eBay buy Singer Serger Quantumlock 14u285, I'm going to oil it like you showed and wait on my hard to find needle clamp part. Can't wait to run my first bead. Thanks to you I have the confidence to get this machine running if I can find the parts.
Thanks for the feedback, I'll do better next time. Sometimes I get in the zone and forget to talk.
After this video will try to fix my machine same one, have been trouble shooting there is a loud tight squeak and the bottom thread in the bobbin gets caught when u pull it out it is more like 4 strands instead of one. Have tried 4 bobbins and cleaned that area and reassembled. thanks for the demo
Thank you Sewing Machine Repair Guy,
I took apart my Singer Simple with the aid of your video.
Cleaned and put back together with all the screws, none left over.
My feed dogs were full of fluff and that was a feed skipping -- stationary fabric , big thread knots .
Cleaned inside and outside, looks better and works great again.
I Don't mind you being quiet...I know your wheels are turning to get the job done right! All we gotta d is pay attention.
Thanks!
I agree with you Sharon. Nothing worse than having to listen to a bunch of distracting, unnecessary, annoying music when you're trying to watch something important. Thank you Sewing Machine Repair Guy for not adding any! The video was perfect! (in my humble opinion :-))
Just subbed to your channel after bumping into your video on rat's nests under the fabric. Thank you for that informative look into trouble shooting. This machine, the Singer Simple, certainly isn't very simple underneath all that plastic case, is it! Take care!
Why does your video speed up to hyper speed? I would have found it useful covered in real time.
You can slow the video down and see what he's doing.
Here's what you do:
From my phone: inside the video player (upper right corner) there are 3 dots. That's where your video settings are. Click on that. Choose playback speed. Normal speed is in the middle. Slower speeds above. Faster speeds below. Choose the speed you want.
Hope this helps ypu. I use it a lot.
(On a computer I think that settings is under the video player. Can't remember but if you are on a computer just move your mouse around and look for it. It's there somewhere)
Orlando Pita Play ? that was not on the above item list...Or is bottle resued for the alcohol
I appreciate your videol I will try this. I have an 8280 and it sounds like metal crashing, grinding, destruction at the bobbin area.
Hi there. I followed you over from Andy Tube. Good old Krud Kutter, right? That stuff is awesome. What is the stuff in the apricot colored bottle? I could have used a little more narration, especially when you had the machine on its back, turning the handwheel and looking at the needle and the bobbin. I’m guessing you were checking the needle bar timing? Also curious how long it took in real time to service the machine. Thank you for an informative video.
Thanks for the feedback. I have been using denatured alcohol to clean machines, since isopropyl is hard to get right now. Also, there are a lot of people that need the isopropyl more than I do.
I have a new Singer model 2277 Tradition machine and can't get it to stitch the sample piece I have doubled up and placed under the plate and have checked everything I can think of to get the machine to stitch like it should with no improvement. I am wondering if it could be a company problem which causes this problem since I can't find any help online for this problem of the thread not stitching the material.
My decorative stitch knob doesn’t turn. Neither does the reverse lever work. I took it all apart, but was afraid to try to move the gears as they are plastic.
I have this machine and I love it bc my husband brought for my birthday yrs ago. It needs repairs and maintenance. I can take it to a shop but I’d really like to learn to do it myself. Thanks for the video but once I pull it apart I’m not sure what to do next. Not sure what to look for and how to adjust the machine. Wish this video was more informative and detailed. But thank you.
thank you
most of my machines are really old , 70's & 80's models , many are used for teaching free volunteer, that means I can't afford to pay for the upkeep, I have singers, kenmore , Brother & White machines , Hoping to find videos on these types including replacement of motors , believe the Singer Fabricmate has gotten tired, motor is inside the housing, don't know if it can be replaced or how i would start with doing that. the older machines with the motor housing exterior on the machine looks more manageable for if I were to replace any of those
Love your video thank you for sharing.
I have a singer simple 3221. The top thread is not being caught by the bobbin. Where do i start on the repair.
How come you didn't replace the bottom rubber gaskets that were missing?
Please do a video just on adjusting the timing.
I need help to open the Singer simple and clean inside. Tks
How did you get off the reverse stitch lever? I can’t get it off and scared I’m going to break it
I have the very sewing machine which needs some maintenance. Is this video available in normal speed as it is very fast in some crucial areas that would help me immensely. Thank you.
You can slow the video down and see what he's doing.
Here's what you do:
From my phone: inside the video player (upper right corner) there are 3 dots. That's where your video settings are. Click on that. Choose playback speed. Normal speed is in the middle. Slower speeds above. Faster speeds below. Choose the speed you want.
Hope this helps ypu. I use it a lot.
(On a computer I think that settings is under the video player. Can't remember but if you are on a computer just move your mouse around and look for it. It's there somewhere)
Would love to follow but link not showing up
In order for the needle to move, does the machine have to be threaded?
New subscriber since a few weeks ago. I've been watching your videos and man am I thankful I found you. I appreciate you a lot.
You said this machine has the wrong kind of bobbin. I didn't know there were different types. I have and older machine I don't use. I took it's bobbins and threw them in the drawer with my new machines bobbins.
How can I tell if a bobbin is right or wrong for my machine?
Look up the sewing machine's owner manual online. That manual should tell you what kind of bobbin to use. You can buy more bobbins at a fabric store or sewing machine store.
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Thanks Kimberly for your help. I'll do that.
Please can you tell me what kind of needle the machine uses because I use an HA 16 and the needle plate is getting spoilt I need help
Where are you located? I have some sewing machines that need some love like this. 😁
What would you charge for a job like that less to plastic repair
Have you ever done a video of a singer simple 3337? I have one and would like to see a video on how and where to oil my machine.
I have this exact machine and the stitch selector wheel is stuck and won’t move.
I have a question that maybe you can help me with. I have a Singer Simple 2263 that I am going over for a friend of mine. It turns rather tight and I found several things that need fixing. The Crank Connecting Rod is very tight and I can't seem to open the cover to get in there and clean and lubricate things as they should be. How do you handle this problem when you see these machines? Then I have a problem with the Zig Zag adjustment dial and the Needle not centering on Zero. It slides into the center on 2. How can I adjust that whole assembly so things work properly? Any help you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thank You for your Videos and your help!
I have a brother I can move the wheel with my hand but when I use pressure foot it doesn't move I even got a need pressure foot same thing the machine is 4 years old do you think I need to change the rubber under wheel? Thanks
I have the same machine but the thread is breaking when I do it on buckram. It’s working fine on regular cloth. Do you know why it’s not working on buckram?
My Singer Simple like the one in the video will turn a full rotation. Can you help?
I have the exact same one as whats in the video and its both pulling the top thread back into the sewing machine but also sometimes it is cutting the thread how would you suggest fixing this issue
Is denatured alcohol in the pink spray bottle?
I just wonder why you didn't try the bobbin winder to see if it's working properly.
Hi im wondering what do you use to clean the plastic body? I’m afraid to wipe any logos printed on the plastic? Thanks
I have a simple 3116 singer
My sewing machine doesn’t work I think I might have burnt the rubber/belt I can’t turn the wheel to move it forward.
Any thing u can help me with on how to fix it plz. Thank you for the video I know how to take of the case now.
Did you ever figure this out?
Hello Repair Guy, just subscribed and would like to know what is in the pink spray bottle please and thank you.
That is denatured alcohol, at the time it was much easier to get than isopropyl alcohol.
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What is in spray bottle
Hi, thanks for sharing. What is the name of this particular Simple model?
singer simple 3116
Hello there ,i just followed you and you have been very helpful so far, i was wandering if u could help me decide between singer simple 3232 and 4432 heavy duty which one should i buy because i can't find much of a difference between the two
I am also confused and can't decide which one of them to buy. I wish he could help us.
how do u adjust your dog's this one
How do I thread this singer machine
What kind of machine is that?
Poor thing. It funky
The selector is stuck on "A". I oiled the machine, but cannot find the problem. Cannot move it and afraid to strip the gears. Any body have suggestions?
Did you figure this out? I've got same problem
Did you figure it out mine is stuck in E💀
Mine is stuck on A
If you saw how dirty mine was, you'd jump out of your seat.
What’s this called?
Would never attempt this, I would so fudge it up😃
there are no subtitles in your video. I hope one day you can activate them in Spanish. or at least in english
you are a great "teacher". I viewed you video on a machine that the motor seized. i have several machines and sergers and it is great to know there is someone here who know their stuff. I have a very ordinary problem. I have been all over the internet looking for the manual for a Kenmore 385 123189900. All I need to know is there an area on this machine where I can find the mechanism to lower the feed dogs! I've looked over every inch of this machine and cannot find it, PLEASE help! (don't know why my letters are red in spots)
Here is a link to the manual www.manualslib.com/manual/503436/Kenmore-385-12318.html
@@SewingMachineRepairGuy Thank you soooooo much. I have downloaded and getting ready to locate that "elusive" mechanism. I will be warching to gain knowledge from you. THUMBS UP!!!!!
FOUND IT !!! Didn't have a manual because someone blessed with the machine and I want to use it for quilting and needed to know how to drop the fed dogs for free motion, Again,,,THANK YOU !!!
So basically you just stole that ladies needle ☹️
Definitely not for beginners.
.... How to or watch me? I ain't learn ish
Sorry this didn't teach me anything I don't learn in fast motion with out any explanation.