I have been machine sewing after a long absence and thought the machine sounded rough. So I oiled it all over, still sounded rough when sewing - almost a slapping or tapping noise. Finally figured out, the plate that the feed dogs go through, which I unscrewed to oil in there, was not screwed down tightly (sort of like my brain!). Tightened the screws and she is purring like a kitten. Laziness does not pay off (I did not have, or could not find, a screwdriver when I took it off and put it back, so I used a large needle!)

I can relate!

Reminds me of the hair dryer at the hotel last week. It wouldn't work! I pushed every button on the dryer and the wall mount then called in my hubby. He took a look at it and ...plugged it in!!!?!?!

I think that is why we keep them around....

So happy it was an easy fix!

Not me I keep several size screw drivers in my machine drawer. Good for you to check it, could have been dangerous if it got loose enough for the needle to hit it.

haha yep been there

I keep a thin dime handy for those machine screws in weird places.

Jan in VA

Keep a screwdriver in your sewing kit - I do. In fact, I keep several of different sizes, just in case!

I use a penny...........