How to fix a VERY jammed / stuck / broken sewing machine - Brother Innovis 900D
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2019
- This tutorial shows you how to open up a sewing machine and clean out all the years of lint & dust build up. If this video doesn't fix it, try my other video on removing the top plate: • How to fix a sewing ma...
My sewing machine is a Brother Innovis 900D, it jammed very hard and i was unable to get it unstuck using the usual method where you rock the wheel back and forth to release the jam. This was something much deeper. The needle would not move more than 1mm.
So i took the bottom plates off and spent over an hour cleaning out all the dust and gunk. I used a fine paint brush and vacuum cleaner as well as an air can as my last resort. And this completely fixed my stuck machine! So glad i didn't have to pay for a repair. I hope this helps your sewing machine jam.
Check out my video on how to take apart an entire overlocker (serger). It's easier than you think.
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After watching NUMEROUS videos on this subject found yours giving me the courage to forage on with my cleaning and lubricating. Thought I was doomed but my machine finally started moving again. I'm 250 miles from home deep in the woods with plans to finish 5 quilts. You saved me, THANKS!!!
Woot woot!!! So glad it helped!
I've felt your pain and the excitement in your voice when you finally fixed it yourself!...bravo!!!👏👏😄
Thank you so much for that demonstration! My machine keeps jamming and I wanted to figure it out before I sent it to someone to repair for an expensive amount... you are the best!
THaNk you so much!!! My machine was completely jammed and I was worried it was broken, but this fixed it!! You are a lifesaver:)
Aww I love how happy you are at the end
this was a good tutorial. I learned from another tutorial that how you thread the needle and the the way the drection of the cartridge in the bobbin, makes all the difference and corrected my jambed machine immediately. After finding out that my machine repair man and his mechanic both have covid and are backed up with 60 machines to fix. thanks goodness for the internet.
Thank you so much! I had my sewing machine already in the car to go to the repair shop but then decided to give UA-cam a chance, and I found you. It was your patience, mostly, that made me slow down and really give it a good cleaning. Working like a charm now and no repair bill!!
T. S. Oh that’s awesome!!!! Well done.
Thank you so much for posting this. I could not figure out for the life of me how to fix my machine. Now I can finally make my baby puff quilt!
Awesome! I would love to see it when you’re finished! Tag me on insta or Facebook. @NicoleHerrickDIY
Thank you. This was very helpful to me in unsticking my machine. Notably the part about the bobbin carrier orientation. I was just as excited when she ran like... a sewing machine.
Gosh, it appears this machine has never been cleaned or had a service.. amazing it works at all.
Thank you so much for the video. My sewing machine suddenly has stopped and I didn’t know the problem until i have seen your video. It was for sure a very useful video. Thanks a lot.
M Kh so glad it helped!
Helped me bring my mum's machine back to life thereby maintaining the illusion that i am an all-knowing machine-whisperer. Thanks very much for taking the time to film this, appreciate it.
Oh I’m so happy you were able to fix it for her! And I’m very happy to allow you to remain the all knowing machine whisperer secretly ;) 🤫
Thank you so much! My needle got stucked and I fixed it following your instructions!!!!
Anna Rubio awesome!!! Happy sewing!
Thank you so much for this video. Helped me fix my jammed beauty. Worked like a charm!
I knowwww that excitement!! I hope that is my issue too. I do clean mine out every week, but not taking it apart though.
Thank you so much for your video 😍🤩 it has really helped me with my machine as I had no clue how to make work again 🥳🥳🥳🥳
YEEESSS THANK YOU SO MUCH! Honestly just being able to open it was so helpful, mine really needed a cleaning
Awesome!!! So good to get sewing again isn’t it?!
Thanks so much Nicole. Really clear instructions and I managed to sort my problem easily following them.
Dee Sheehan awesome! Happy sewing!
Your sewing machine is thanking you
We just had a jammed fs40. Cleaning like you did yours fixed it! Thank you! Next on the planning, clean the over lock and the cover lock!
analoogje awesome! I have a video on how I fixed my overlocker on my channel if that helps!
@@NicoleHerrickDIY we will check it out! Thanks!! And our machine? The same as yours, when you think all the dirt is out, you're only half done 😁😁
Thank you so much , Your video helped me to sort out a jammed cotton issue I had , I had removed the cotton bobbin holder but could not get it properly , Thank you so much , even pensioners learn from the younger generation ,,, Ho gave it a clean out as well , lol
Alcan Smith so glad it helped you!
This just saved my life! Thanks for the nickel as a screw driver idea! 😁
Maddie Fuller so glad you got it fixed! Are you making PPE?
Thanks for showing me
Now I know what the problem was
I too have been lost without my sewing for 7 months.
Finally 🙏get back to sew again 🤗
Khalda M amazing! I was without mine for so long and I’m so glad I could fix it myself! Glad to have helped you fix yours too!
@@NicoleHerrickDIY simplicity is your new name 👏🙏
BRAVO 👏 👏 Excellent! Tip: (When replacing the Needle) Place a piece of stiff paper over the dog feed and install your new sewing needle.
Joanne Cohen great tip!
Thanks so much you’re the best! My machine is turning again. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😄😄😄
Shirley Byus awesome!!!!
Congratulations on being so brave! I have a Brother that seems to have stuck like yours did. I haven't used it in over a year as well and haven't had it serviced for the same reason. I remember that the last thing I was sewing was fleece, so maybe I also have fuzzy dust in mine, which is not the same model but I bet the guts are pretty much the same. I'm going to give it a go in the morning. Thanks so much for the demonstration!
Precisely the information I needed for my poor locked up 1350. Have been without her for less than a week and I can't handle it any longer, I have pretty things to make doesn't she know?
Haha, hopefully you’re able to get back to making pretty things now.
Thank you 🙏 I think I have same problem will try to fix it myself.
Hope you get it working!
Wow thank you so much! Very helpful!
You’re welcome 😊
I was so excited for you in this video...it actually made my day!! =) Now I will attempt to fix my Brother embroidery machine. It keeps eating the fabric & breaking the thread, yikes! Plz wish me luck..
A Northrop haha! I was so excited as well! Oh no I hope you get yours fixed too.
Good luck!
NicoleHerrick -Thank you so much🌻 And, I do believe I fixed it! The plastic bobbin case had a couple of nicks on it which may have been snagging the thread & wreaking havoc, so I replaced it. No issues since. Thank you for the inspiration😇👍🏻
Oh that is AWESOME!!!! Sew on!!!
@@asola4567 so awesome the fear factor of basic maintainence has been removed I got the girls to save and watch on youtube so ongoing upkeep can be done I truly think it's awesome cause I literally suck on computers
Thank you so much i had my machine serviced and it came back the needle arm was locked up so right the side wheel didn't move a millimeter and all for $300 and another 150 to be told not my problem and the casing not screwed in tight to seal from further dust etc I was so upset (especially with the pandemic my girls are finally sewing too ) never fear i did call our local fabric stores and gave them a headsup so he will not be recommended but anyways with your video and between myself and my husband we figured it out and weren't terrified of doing it so Thank you!!! And the comment to unplug from electricity there's a story there methinks
Mandee Morris oh fantastic! Yes it seems so daunting doesn’t it to take apart such a complex machine but it’s fairly easy when you dive in. Are you sewing masks or scrubs?
@@NicoleHerrickDIY we are doing masks for people by our own choice . We seal them in bags and give instructions on care and usage cause you can't buy masks for love or money . Family has made masks for friends, family and strangers just so everyone is aware and has some sort of protection.there was a call by big fabric store for people to make masks and scrubs and we volunteered only to be told sorry not needing any now so we offer them to random cause I have a huge stash ..sorry my guilty pleasure...and it fills days for family aside from other hobbies.lols winter's here our starting to so the furbabies get PJs made too lots to do in these strange times so happy to get the favorite machine back on the job
Mandee Morris me too. I made them for family and friends first then I’m donating to any members of my community that want one.
Thank you sooooo much for this video. I had a lot of lint in my machine. Right in the middle of an order and the machine stops, ahhhhggg. Thank God for you
Insideout Beauty so glad it helped!
Thank I got mine fixed 😊
The coin idea is genial!!
the u so much. I found yr video and follow what u fo..and wow..it worked❤
Oh that’s great! So glad your machine is working again!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you. I’m a new seamstress and was so lost
Saved me thankssss
is the robbin case jam underneath will affect the the handwheel not turning?I will try cleaning the robbin case myself too. Thanks.
that's exactly my problem too!! i'm gonna have to try this
Thanks so much!!!
You’re very welcome
THANK YOU!!
You’re welcome!
God Bless you!!!!!
Thank you!!!
hjkahvedjian you’re welcome!
i love you so much. so much.
Nice video 👍👍👍
Thank you
I have a Baby Lock BLDC (made in the same factory as Brother) that seized up. Troubleshooting in the manual said there was a thread jam in the bobbin area. I kept her very clean, but there was thread stuck in the thread take-up area - but still was frozen after I got that cleared. The mechanic quoted me $400 because there was a broken gear. It has been over 2 months since he ordered the part - but it still hasn't arrived. I caved and bought a new Janome DC5100 for $150 more than the repairs would cost on my sixteen-year-old Baby Lock. I will put the old girl away and try to find the part myself when the economy is healthy again & covid-19 doesn't have everything backed up. Sewing machines are like cars. When you find that perfect fit for you it makes you cry when you have to part with them.
Susan Dickson oh what a shame! I had a part break on my overlocker and I found that it was still usable as long as I didn’t lift the foot lever. I vowed to replace it one day but that was 6 years ago haha! Maybe you could have the part you need 3D printed?
@@NicoleHerrickDIY first I need to get the machine back with a notation as to exactly what part it is it needs to be replaced. I hope that process doesn't take as long as it has already taken...
my needle litterly broke in half i dont know what to do
My brother pe770 embroidery machine is jamed. Took it apart and cleaned it, it is still jamed up,. Any suggestions, please
I have another video that addresses another place which may be jamming your machine. ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.htmlsi=t8K1ki088gi317li
Hi Nicole.My problem with my Signet Sewing Machine, is the hand wheel and the needle that are very stiff.What can the problem be? Please help
Enica Gouws hello, if cleaning below the needle did not help, try my other tutorial ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html
Do you have any suggestions or videos for when the foot presser lever is stuck? i took off the foot but the bar does not go up or down and wont budge
Do you mean the lever that lifts the foot up and down or the arm that goes up and down as you sew? If it’s the arm, yes, here’s my video on how to try and find problems in the upper area of the sewing machine. ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html
@@NicoleHerrickDIY its the lever that lifts the foot. i tried doing the steps in this video and that one but its still locked. Last night, it went into safety mode after a thread bunch up, so ive cleared it all out but the lever is still locked
@@thewonderofanime it may have a screw that’s has come loose or off. Try tipping your machine on its back or front and see if you can look up in to where the lever goes. See if you can spot any issues.
I have a Singer Promise 2 and the model doesn't allow any screw driver too tall to unscrew the screws, I've tried coins and almost everything else you can think of. I am also very new to sewing. Any advice?
May Seydel how many centimetres or inches is there to be able to get a screw driver in? You can buy really small screw drivers on eBay and Amazon.
I use a square pin 🤷🏼♀️
most lint award goes to you lol
Deborah Cook lol I know, I’m a terrible sewing machine mum.
i was told more than once not to use the canned air nor a vacuum???
My sewing machine fell on the floor, not from too high and when I went to sew, the motor.made a loud sound and didn't sew, also the handwheel is stuck. I opened it up and it looks fine, nothing looks broken...what could be the problem.without going to a repair shop??? Please help!
Ashley Cobb there are well over 1000 parts in a sewing machine. Sorry I have no idea which part could be broken without looking at it.
Hi! Thank you for this tutorial, my machine needle will only go down but not up again unless I do it manually, do you know how I can fix this? Or what I did to cause it?
mine too!
Morgan Mourillon it was an issue with the alignment of the needle! Try moving it!
It's the wheel that's jammed
Try having a look in the upper section to see if there is something jammed or it needs cleaning. You miggt also need to lubricate some sections with sewing machine oil after cleaning. Here is how you clean the upper section. ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html
I ADORED THIS!
Hi :) Have you had any issues with your feed dogs not feeding the fabric? Mine moves but barely touches the fabric so the cloth doesn't move at all :( I made sure the feed dogs are on the "up" switch too. Just trying my luck here since we have the same exact machine (youtube doesn't seem to bring up anyone with the same problem + machine). Thanks!
Perhaps there is some fluff that’s stopping them from going all the way up. Or if watched my video, I had sooooo much fluff covering my feed dogs which made them essentially flat.
@@NicoleHerrickDIY Thank you for the reply! It's not unfortunately, mine is pretty clean. It's ok, I'll keep messing with it and hopefully figure something out :)
Make sure the needle is in the fully down position when switching the feed dogs, especially when switching from the feed dogs down to back up.
@@lenzasti Thanks for the tip! I never knew that :)
Hi, i saw on another video that that ring is a magnet and can lift out. check it out.
My presser foot lever is stuck. Do you have any suggestions? I have searched the internet to no avail.
msdc011 ok lets see if I can help. Are you able to lift it without the lever eg lift it up or down with your hands? Can you take the foot off at all? Does it feel like the lever is stuck or that the lever moves up and down but the foot doesn’t move?
@@NicoleHerrickDIY The level won't move at all. My husband is actually looking at it now and he can't budge it
He actually got it working after knocking it loose. He said it may have needed oiling and locked up. Which is crazy because it wasn't even 9 months old
msdc011 the foot lever should never need oiling. It perhaps there was something stuck or a part was faulty. Have you got it working again now?
one of my screws is really stuck and i cant get it out. i already got one unscrewed but the other one is just really stuck. do you have any tips for that?
Nia Thoms you could spray it with the tiniest amount of WD40 then let it sit for 1 hour before trying again. Or maybe sewing machine oil could help.
NicoleHerrick thank you! it worked and thanks for the video too!
Awesome!
My pin won’t move up and down what do I do
Scarlett 14 you need to clean out the upper part of your machine. Here is my video on how to do that. ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html
I have the same one as yours although the screen is currently stuck at the lcd brightness settings and somehow the only thing that works is the left and right arrows but the back isn’t.
Ok they may be a silly question but have you tried turning it off and unplugging from the power then turning back on? Mine went to this once and that’s the only way I could get it back to normal.
@@NicoleHerrickDIY done that already and it seems like it still goes back to where it was :( the bobbin wind is pretty much working because I could see the red light turning orange although I feel like the lcd is broken. Not responding at all
Ok I’m doing some research to see if I can find any info. Try this next: support.brother.com/g/b/sp/faqend.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hf_se625eus&faqid=faqh00100743_000
Also, it looks like you might be able to get tech support from Brother in your country even if you don’t have warranty left. Look for their support section and contact them to see if the can talk you through how to fix the screen freeze.
Mine sounds like it's broken from above the needle. Needle goes up and down but something is wrong with the needle apparatus. Irritating. Thank you for the video.
Raechelyn Dawn have you watched my other video on how to check and fix this area? ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html sorry my reply is so late!
Mines like this but my fabric is stuck with the needle down and I can't get it out!
Bron tea unscrew they needle and try to pull it out, you may need to cut a few threads here and there. Also try jiggling the wheel to help free the fabric.
Same happened to me I had to cut part of the fabric, followed the steps in video and now is back to normal!
Ummm...so what happened to me is that the string that comes from the bottom got sucked in and what happened is my dad took the whole roll of the string inside the bottom of the sewing machine. Now we don’t know how to put it back, and we have probably lost the manual. Please help! Thanks
_ Gamehedgehog _ what is the brand and model off your machine?
Expired Onion Hi Onion, If you have a printer you can download the manual and print it. Warning though, it will take a lot of paper if you aren't able to set your printer to print on both sides of the page. Or you can probably sort through the manual pages on your monitor.
Mary Riley thanks for the help, but I solved it already 😅
My needle isnt stuck but it just wont move up and down despite making the noise
what to do
Same with me even stuck at two layers of thin fabric
can you add a bit of oil to it? Or does the manual say not to?
BK Lulu from memory the manual said not to ever put oil in but I think you’re right. I’ll have a read around some forums and just check that it will still work fine. Great suggestion, thank you. :)
From a distance, at 2:23 I can see a Lint Skull.
Ohhhh I see it also!
What are you turning it with
Do you mean to make the needle go up and down? The wheel on the right side of the machine.
@@NicoleHerrickDIY i believe i fixed it. This video helped me from buying another one. Thank you
@@elimitchell6147 ohh that’s great!!!
I ran into another problem. Where it gets stuck and the bottom bobbin case pops out
@@elimitchell6147 ok have you checked to see if the needle is bent? Does it spin properly if the needle is not in?
How to fix stuck thread in thread guide?
Royal Queen I generally just pull on it to snap the thread then pull out any parts of the thread and rethread.
@@NicoleHerrickDIY I managed to unstuck the thread inside the thread guide when I put my machine in a lying position. Then the stuck thread suddenly came out. Normally I don't encounter this. Its just my thread maybe got some crumpled small thread. Thanks Nicole
👍🏻💕
😂😂 Good Stuff🤙
Hi Nicole.Thanks for the reply,but my problem is not solved because its the Drive belt tension that causing the needle not to move Up or Down
Enica Gouws well it sounds like you now know what the problem is so you can easily get it fixed.
U may want to fix ur title. To how to CLEAN ur machine ..
debbie keele definitely
debbie keele it’s important to understand that not everyone knows you can take the machine pieces off to clean it. Many people think that only a technician should take the plates off and start digging around inside. That’s why so many people are watching this video, to learn how to take the plates off and what to do and what not to do in order to clean and assess your machine and figure out why it’s not functioning correctly.
@@NicoleHerrickDIYthat’s exactly why I’m watching this video. I was uncertain as to the removal of the top plate. My machine is also jammed. Thank you for your video
@@mitchabshier568 you’re so welcome, I’m glad it was helpful.
I'm getting error E6
Roger Watson an error 6 usual means the thread is tangled. Try taking out the Bobbin putting it back in. Also rethread the whole machine. If that doesn't work, try a new needle.
I fixed my error E6 just by making sure before I thread the machine my presser foot is up and my flywheel is aligned with the line of the machine... error E6 gone
Mine is STILL jammed up. My hand wheel will NOT move at all. I have done everything that you have done and still nada. I'm so frustrated. I don't have the funds to have it repaired and I'm lost as to what to do ;-( I want to cry, but that's not going to solve my problem. There's no broken pieces or lint down in it, so it's like there is something keeping the hand wheel or the needle from going up or down. Any ideas ladies?? I need help so bad!
@Peace2yaa did you find out how to fix yours? I’m in the same situation :(
@@waihekesmurf4485 Unfortunately, no :( Still sitting here the same. I literally don't know what's wrong with it. I was using one minute, the next, zilch! Literally within seconds and I was lost. I've taken parts of it a part, but nadda. I don't see anything or reason as to why it's locked up.
@@Peace2yaa I’m a novice sewer; my handwheel suddenly jammed with a clunk, no movement after sewing fine. I got brave (or stubborn?!) after watching this video, plus one on how to take the front off, and this one: ua-cam.com/video/TUxkGZSg7ZM/v-deo.html
The last video is a man cleaning and pushing a big metal bit, I sort of tried that a bit (different model) plus q-tips/ear buds to clean the metal vertical shaft and got a little movement! That pushed me on :) There was still a lot of resistance, I think mine was getting stuck on the shaft so I cleaned that lots and put on some lubricant oil that came with the machine (never used it before, but was desperate). Cleaned everywhere I could while it was apart and slowly got more movement. On the handwheel side was lots of yellow grease, left that except for cleaning a big metal thread and then spreading some of the grease back around. I don’t know if any of this helps you but something in all that got mine working, so sharing in case, good luck!
@@waihekesmurf4485 Wow really??? I have taken everything that had a screw in it out/off and still nothing. This machine could not be any more clean than when I bought it. And still nothing. I'm happy for you however friend! Wish that would happen with mine. I've only had it a couple of yrs and now wishing I had gotten some kind of extended warranty or something. Anyhow, have a wonderful evening Smurf lol
@@Peace2yaa did you check the button at the back of your machine, if it is in the right position?
If anyone is watching this. You need to switch off your machine before you do this.
Amanda Rossouw indeed! I should have mentioned that.
OMG 😳
A year without your baby…a YEAR???
Lol 😃
you didn't even thread it!!!!!
I stopped the camera and threaded it then recorded again. I cut out anything that isn’t relevant to my videos so I don’t waste people’s time.
But why write broken because this is different. Mine is broken so it's the top that has the problem not the bottom. Pls dnt put misleading headlines
Because that’s the search term most people use when their machine has stopped working. If you’re machine won’t run any more, you say “it’s broken” It’s not misleading, it’s helpful. If you have issues in the top section, be sure to check out my video that deals with this. ua-cam.com/video/nySznUlUP1s/v-deo.html
Hi mine broke the same as yours did and this video was not helpful. Could you tell me how or if you fixed yours?
Thank you so much. I usually fix laptops and should have figured my sewing machine will be clogged with thick dust over time like the air vent on laptops.
P.S wow your digital sewing machine is quite advance, I'm still using the old one lol.
Optimus Prime so glad you were able to fix it. I still love my old sewing machine too. This one goes too slow! But my favourite feature is the auto thread and cut.