DIY Fix Timing Issues on Your Sewing Machine. Help! My Machine Won't Pick Up Stitches. Quick Repair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Your machine won't pick up stitches?
In this quick video, I'll show you how I fixed the timing on an old mechanical Janome sewing machine.
The same principle applies to many other mechanical machines as well. You can save loads of cash with the turn of a couple of little screws
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Lol, I don’t think my husband likes you, but I love you!!! I watched your video on the serger clean up. Between you and my girlfriend, who overhauled a Toyota Land Cruiser, I decided I could get my hands dirty and fix a few sewing machines! I guess I haven’t fixed any but I have unstuck a few. It’s so satisfying! Thank you for your videos!! They are inspiring! 😁 I probably have twenty sewing machines!!
haha, he should be happy that he doesn't have to buy you new machines. Well done on fixing them. It is so very satisfying😀
This person is a star and a credit to youtube
Thank you so much😀
Cool 👍 A very nice repair! Hope you put my Allen keys back! 😉🤣
I sure did! But I may have kept one of them 🤣🤣
Janome made these same machines for Sears here in the U.S. They are around 30 to 34 years old. They are wonderful machines. Mostly all metal on the inside, but aluminum and plastic on the outside so they are very portable. Also with the variety of stretch stitches and a 4-step buttonhole, this machine will do anything needed to make clothing - including knits- without the need for a serger.
Thank you for the video. I've no problems with mine at the moment, but nice to know this is here. I've actually never needed a professional service in the 34 years I've been using it. Just clean, oil, grease and change the needle when needed.
I still have this machine Clifton. It has served me very well.😁
You’re literally a life saver! Thank you for this video💗
You're so welcome Andreza 😀
impressive! I've been listening to you as I sew today.
Thank you France 🙂
Have taken my janome to the shop only to have him tell me that it jumped time and that it was not going to be worth it for him to fix it. I am in classes right now but in two weeks I'm going to try to do this to my machine and see if it'll work out. Thank you so much
It's certainly worth giving it a go Trish. Good luck😁
very helpful video, looks like that is exactly what is wrong with my older sewing machine. Thanks for the help!!!!
You're very welcome Dagmar. Hope it solves your issues 😀
That's wonderful. Thank you so much. You've saved me a fortune. Have a great day😊🕊️
Glad it helped Erica 😀
Your older janome is built with a lot easier access for repairs than the newer models! You have to disassemble the entire cover and part of the machine before you can reach the bottom. I think I'm liking the older machines a lot better.
I agree with you bookbeing. Newer machines are so much more complicated to get in to. I recently did a new janome with similar issues but find vintage machines much easier to get into, and the mechanics easier to work with🙂
Planned obsolescence
hahaha, AMAZING !!! bought a second hand Janome my excel 23x 18w and was skipping stitches. Done what you just shown and works, can't believe it :))) all dozens of other videos made by trash talking "experts" saying the needle is bad, re-threading, needle length, type of thread, etc.. fancy words and everyone ended up saying to take it to a repair shop witch would have costed me more than I've actually paid for it.. BLESS you for making this video :)
That's fantastic! I'm so glad it was a success for you 😀
Very clear explanation. I have fixed my janome sewing machine which was not picking up bobbin thread. Thank you.
That's awesome Padma😊
Thank you for the most informative video!
You are very welcome😀
Thank you. This has saved my machine!😊
That's awesome Rebecca. Thank you😁
Brilliant job, and I'm sure you've heard it many times but your hair is gorgeous ❤
Haha, thank you CP 😁
Fabulous! Thank you
My pleasure Hilary 😀
AMAZING! Thank you so much!
You're welcome Alison. Thank you😀
excellent instruction on timing issues
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you so much for this video!
You are so welcome! Thank you😁
Fantastic job!!! I have an old machine that needs electric wiring . My husband bought it for me and paid $100.00 for it. I took it to a service center for a broken spool holder and he said if i wanted to actually sew with the machine it had to be rewired. 😳 However now i know how to time one if i have to in the future. Thank you so much.
I enjoy pulling machines apart, and have a couple of videos coming up soon, but I steer clear of the wiring as I'm afraid of electricity. I do get Chris (my partner) to electrically test them for me though😊
Thanks for you help.
Happy to help Duane 😃
Thanks. Very well explained. Came here looking for solutions to jammed stitch length slider on Janome My Excel 18w.
You are very welcome Apa😀
Thank you im watching from PNG..this so helpful...
Glad it was helpful Gail. Thank you😁
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs sorry I have a question I'm having difficulty with the needle moving up and having the hook,hook up the thread..I've tried adjusting the two screws as shown in the video but still haven't got the timing right...
A have a couple machines I'm going to do this weekend. Thank you.
That's great Dean. Good luck with them😃
Thank you!
You're very welcome Lisa😁
Amazing you are. I can't believe it. I would not attempt to mess with one I would ruin it. Thank you so much.
Haha, Whilst it wasn't working, and I had other machine options, I had nothing to be afraid of.🤣🤣
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Your right nothing to lose. I know I had a cheap $100 machine and the thread under the needle was a big mess and I couldn't get out of it and pulled it. Took to a place and he said the rod was bent and would be over $100 for the part plus labor. I said you can keep and throw away. It cost me $65 for that info.
Thank you so much for this video tutorial.
Thanks to you, I fixed my 2022 Janome and avoided the long process of sending it to the seller and so on.
Funny thing happened, though. No matter what type of stitch I set to, it only sews straight stitch.
I don't use any other one, thankfully, not when zigzag.
Thanks Magdalena. How odd that it only sews straight 🤔
I looked up your model number and it's a bit younger than the 385s with the grey face. They are circa 1990. (30+ years old)
About 4 years ago, my machine was sewing fine one evening and the next morning he'd only make straight stitches. So I opened up the column (for the first time) and discovered a beautiful stack of metal gears in need of some TLC. Spent about an hour carefully working fresh lithium grease (all I had on hand) in where needed. If your lithium has hardened you may need something else. Check out "Randy your sewing machine man Genius Purchase $25" here on YT. He has a 22 stitch model and he does tell you everything that needs lubricating. He shows what he uses to remove the lithium ( He doesn't demonstrate it all.) I currently use "Superlube" on mine.
OMG! Thanks to you, I fixed it!!! I actually fixed it without having to take it to the shop! I’m so excited! Now, I feel confident enough to tackle a few of these other dozens of machines I have that don’t sew… (note to self, when telling friends and family that I really do need a sewing machine, be sure and specify working sewing machine!) as it turned out, it was a combination of things. A, I replaced the needle, rethreaded the top as well as bobbin After cleaning lint and debris out of the machine… next, I set the machine to zig zag and checked the machines timing, which, was off a tiny bit… my Singer Heavy Duty is sewing like a champ!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are so awesome!
That's amazing Jeri. Well done! 😀
omg it worked. thank you !!!
That's fabulous!😁
oh man its quiet again and I'm so impressed with myself. hahahahah youre my new bestie
Thanks Christine, I have spent over 1 hour troubleshooting my singer machine, where the fabric isn't feeding thro' and the needle is just going up and down in one spot, I will try your tip wish me luck! x
Good luck! Hope it helped 😀
I have the exact machine but Kenmore. I purchased my machine in 1987. Love this machine and hopefully will never have to part with it.
Good day mam, just came across your video and it was awesome, being having problem with this issues and just wanted so say thanks
Pls how to fix "feed dog and niddle
" Timing, cause am having issue with the niddle being inside the fabric when the feed dog moves fabric forward..,..
Hi Christina.
You are the only one on TH-cam who has a MyStyle16 😊. I just bought one second hand and the bobbin is stuck on the bobbin winding spindle, because the bobbin holder isn't aligned with the bobbin. I can't get it out no matter how much I push the holder pin back into the spindle. If you have any tips I would appreciate it soooo much!
Not sure what's happening there, but it seems like you have the wrong bobbin for the machine. they shouldn't be so tight😀
If it had been the left stitch of the zig zag not picking up, do you think you would have to rotate the bar underneath downward instead of slightly upward like you did?
Yes Jody, that would make sense to me😊
I was wondering if you could help with the reverse button. It seems these models often have the reverse quit working. I would love to see that repair!🤓
That's a great idea. I have one with reverse issues 😀
Have you ever adjusted hook timing on a Bernina sewing machine? I have and Activa 130 that keeps jumping timing and had it in shop numerous times and with 3 hours of using machine it jumps time again.
Wow Linda. That must be so frustrating. I haven't tried the timing on a Bernina. Of the 30ish machines I have, not one is a Bernina🙂
Thanks so much i will try this u have amazing hair
Thank you😁
Any idea how to fix needle not in alignment?
What isn't it aligned with Jenny?
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Thank you. Do you think you could put English translations in your video titles please. I'd like to check some out. It would help you reach more viewers too😊
Would of liked to see the needle in bobbin after the fix.
Sorry Janelle. I didn't think of that 😀
Your hair is beautiful
Thank you 🌝
You make it look so easy! The problem with my machine, is that I had been sewing tshirts. Then, I sewed some tabs on denim to make a quick curtain. When I tried to sew on a tshirt again, it looked up and bird nested underneath! Please help! I don’t know what to do,
Thanks Jeri. I don't think changing the type of fabric would cause this, but the first thing I would check is the tension. Is the thread in the tension disc properly? Have you inadvertently left your presser foot lever up? Also check the last hook/hole just before you thread your needle. Then you can check your bobbin. Is it in the right way around? Depending on my machines, I've found these to be the most common causes. Failing that, rethread with different thread, insert a new needle (correct one for the job you're doing) and bobbin, and try again. Hope there's a solution in there for you 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me! Everything is threaded fine, new needle, tension hasn't been changed, I just switched sewing jobs ... I thing I will use my vacuum hose to rid the machine of dust and such, am about to head to Wally world to get new needles and thread ......
During the summer, I remake xxl and Xl tshirts into shorts jumpers, bathing suits covers, etc... I fold the t-shirt in half then cut a shallow J shape for the crotch... I also taper the shirt to fit my baby shape from under the arm to the hem. Opening the hem of the shirt allows for a bit of elastic, if the bloomers effect is desired.
Dollar tree sells tshirts, so, it's a fun in the sun project I love doing for folks. I also turn leggings into backless shorts jumpers by making the top out of the cut off legs....that's what I was sewing when I stopped to sew tabs of the denim to make a curtain.
@@JeriAnDrews wow, they sound like such fun projects to make. I have no other solutions to your machine problem though
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I fixed it! Thanks to you, I fixed it!
@@JeriAnDrews that's awesome. Well done 👏 😄
Thank you for this video!!! I have 2 Kenmore [Janome] 385.1884180 models - they look exactly like your Janome 16 except for the extra stitches.
They were running perfectly and then suddenly within a week of each other, the timing went out. Every time we get one timed, after a while, the timing goes out again.
I would like to make sure the needle bar height adjustment is correct, before proceeding.
Would you happen to know the measurement?
No idea on measurements as I just play until it works🤪
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thanks! I will just keep adjusting.
On the needle bars, sometimes there’s hash marks at the top
So there might be two or three on the needle bar - then you line up with one of those marks
wow g8 vid like that hair the most !!!!
Thank you Al😁
I think this is the problem with my machine. I hit a piece of metal with the needle. And it doesn’t pick up a stitch anymore. Will go get it back from the repair place. They are three weeks behind and want $140.00.
I hear this all the time Mark. There aren't as many service people these days😀
Bad video first about you don’t tell us which way you’re turning the dial underneath the sewing machine you just say turn the dial you push it up or down second when you finally did the fixed version of the zigzag you can see it puckers on both of the long stitches so that is not adjusted correctly
Thanks Penny. It would have puckered due to the fabric being too light weight though, or I may have had the tension to high at the time😀