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Hi everybody! My sewing machine quit. A friend had given me his mothers Coronado Automatic Zigzag sewing machine after she had passed away. I had never tried it but now that my machine has quit, I tried it out. I didn't get a manual with it and it is on a zigzag stitch. I have turned every knob and can't get it to sew straight. :cry: I just can't figure it out.
Does anyone have or know about these old sewing machines. Here is a picture of it. If you know anything that might help, I'd love to hear from you. I did a search on the internet and can't find anything. It was made in Japan. My Coronado Automatic Zigzag [ATTACH=CONFIG]38267[/ATTACH] |
It might be that there is a cam in the top. If it is, when you remove it, it will sew straight stitch by default.
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http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18552579.tip.html
I found this page in google. Maybe there is some answers for you there. |
Check stitch length and stitch width.....especially the width....
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Originally Posted by Darlene
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18552579.tip.html
I found this page in google. Maybe there is some answers for you there. Marilyn |
Originally Posted by lfw045
Check stitch length and stitch width.....especially the width....
Does anyone have any ideas on how to oil this machine? It's been "parked" for 2 or 3 years. Thanks alot for the help. Gotta go sew!!! Yeah!!!! |
Originally Posted by gailmitchell
It might be that there is a cam in the top. If it is, when you remove it, it will sew straight stitch by default.
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Originally Posted by danmar
Hi everybody! My sewing machine quit. A friend had given me his mothers Coronado Automatic Zigzag sewing machine after she had passed away. I had never tried it but now that my machine has quit, I tried it out. I didn't get a manual with it and it is on a zigzag stitch. I have turned every knob and can't get it to sew straight. :cry: I just can't figure it out.
Does anyone have or know about these old sewing machines. Here is a picture of it. If you know anything that might help, I'd love to hear from you. I did a search on the internet and can't find anything. It was made in Japan. I'm not sure it's kind of hard to tell but the one with the redish center is more than likely the indicator for that top one and if your machine is anything like mine those are your different stitch designs, The small silver one on top above where the needle is should be the foot pressure knob the white one on flat surface of machine bed is the feed dog control can't tell what that tiny silver one next to the reverse lever is for but the one above lever is either stitch length or tension. Hope that helps and check your PM's ;) |
Boy, does this bring back memories. My husband bought me one for our first Christmas - 1964. That machine sewed everything! If I remember right, you have to push the large button while selecting your stitch. I know this isn't much help, but it's been a while. I do remember the tension is touchy. I reupholstered a chair, made dresses and suits, etc. on that machine. It was a real workhorse. It was sold through Gamble stores. (A hardware store at the time. I don't know if there are still Gamble stores out there, however. Hopefully, another reader will know more than I.
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Originally Posted by lfw045
Check stitch length and stitch width.....especially the width....
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