Help getting the Needle back in to sew!
Help I think that I am going crazy. I broke a needle or was cleaning can't remember now but tried to replace the needle and it won't go up in its spot. I got frustrated and put her on the shelf for another day now she is back out and I really want to sew on her but I can't get the needle back in. What could I possible be doing wrong I have replaced thousands of needles. This one dosn't want to go back in so what am I doing wrong?
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I'm not being cheeky, but is there a bit of the old needle left inside the shaft?
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Actually no, I already thought of that and took the needle holder off now many times have been putting it back together and on but the needle still won't go up where it belongs!
Originally Posted by earthwalker
(Post 5217411)
I'm not being cheeky, but is there a bit of the old needle left inside the shaft?
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Ok...does the needle have the flat side facing the right way (this is something I do wrong on a regular basis)?
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Can you slide a thin mirror under the "throat" area to see what is happening as you try to put the needle in - or turn the machine on its side ? Do you have the needle turned the right way - the flat side in the right direction ?
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What machine is this for ?
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The machine is a 301 Singer and I have checked and rechecked the directions the flat part goes to the back of the machine on this model. I have tipped the machine on its side and couldn't see any thing. I will try the mirror though. I just can't believe I am having all this trouble when I never have before.
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I don't know anything first hand about 301's, but I do know the 319 and 306 had an odd "bit" extra thing in the needle clamp that definitely has to go in the correct way, and can be very fussy to get just right, but those models have a set screw as well as the thumb screw..... I know there are a TON of 301 users out there though that should be able to say for certain.
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Originally Posted by roserips
(Post 5217496)
The machine is a 301 Singer and I have checked and rechecked the directions the flat part goes to the back of the machine on this model. I have tipped the machine on its side and couldn't see any thing. I will try the mirror though. I just can't believe I am having all this trouble when I never have before.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ine-manual.pdf |
If it was a broken needle, perhaps it created a burr in the slot that's hanging up the needle? Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by greywuuf
(Post 5217553)
I don't know anything first hand about 301's, but I do know the 319 and 306 had an odd "bit" extra thing in the needle clamp that definitely has to go in the correct way, and can be very fussy to get just right, but those models have a set screw as well as the thumb screw..... I know there are a TON of 301 users out there though that should be able to say for certain.
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Is it possible to get another set of hands - have all the screws lose so that the "extra hands holds everything in place then tighten the screws ? Have you tried putting the needle in while it is all off the machine ? If so can you put the needle in and then attache it back to the machine ?
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Ahhhh, if there is a set screw then there may be the extra part, it can go in a couple of ways, someone around here had a link to refurbing their 319 and details how it all goes together. lemme look around.
See if these pictures help ? http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...162425-12.html |
The flat side goes to the left on my 301. The needle threads right to left, so the hole has to be facing the pillar. This machine is fussy about the correct side and the correct angle. I usually have to wiggle and jiggle it a bit.
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YEAH!!!!! SUCCESS THE FLAT SIDE GOES AWAY FROM THE MACHINE!!!!!! THANK-YOU irishrose you are a life saver!
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I was going to say....the flat goes to the left. And don't forget this is a slant shank, so it doesn't go in perfectly vertical. I see you got it, so YAY!!
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Thank-you everyone for your input I really thought I was going nuts as my husband says it's just a short put but it now is threaded and I am a happy camper sewing up a storm.
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WOO HOO glad you are back in the saddle :)
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Originally Posted by roserips
(Post 5217496)
The machine is a 301 Singer and I have checked and rechecked the directions the flat part goes to the back of the machine on this model. I have tipped the machine on its side and couldn't see any thing. I will try the mirror though. I just can't believe I am having all this trouble when I never have before.
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Knew you could do it....happy stitching:)
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