HELP! Handwheel is stuck!
I have a Countess sewing machine made by riccar, I think. Well the handwheel gets stuck solid it was turning now it's stuck again. The needle was hitting the bobbin case so I tried a different needle. No matter what I do it will not pick up the bobbin thread and the race will not turn all the way around. it is a front loading bobbin. I'm not sure if I messed something up or what. It sounds like a gear is rubbing or something is going on when I try to move the handwheel. The handwheel loosens up then tightens back up again. Is it possible to fix this machine myself or will I need a repair person?