Help please!
 

Hello everyone, i recently got out my sewing machine after roughly 7 months of not using it. I lost my needle clamp screw!!
Are there any alternatives to using one? Or any easy replacements?

I agree with Tartan.

I agree - don't try to find a substitute unless you're willing to gamble your machine.

You should be able to buy one online for under $20 (max). If the machine is worth $20 for you, don't risk messing up the threads - a machine that can't hold a needle in is useless!

Where I work, if you bring your machine to the shop, we just go through our loose screws and try a few thumb screws until we find the right one, and give it to you. Take it to the shop. I'll bet they have an extra that won't cost much.

Try this link: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/se...le+clamp+screw

I would go to the repair shop today!

I lost my needle clamp screw at a quilt retreat but luckily someone had a spare for the same brand machine so I was saved that time. I decided then to make sure I had spares of such items like screws, needles, scissors, etc. so I'm not placed in that position again. I was amazed how expensive a little screw is though.....$10 and here I thought I was being generous paying her $10 for the screw she gave me.

Most all needle screws and pressure foot screws will fit all machines. I have used a an old Singer needle screw on a newer Janome. The pressure foot screw have different size heads but the threads are the same in most cases. The bigger the head some feet like a walking foot won't fit exactly right.

Do you have a quilt shop or sewing machine shop near you? I think it would be best to try and have one of those shops help you out with the correct piece. Good luck to you

I know in my area machine repair shops are far and few between but this is most definitely the way you should go. This is risky business if you were to try to fix it yourself. Take it in and be safe.

Amazon has many listings.
Amazon.com : sewing machine needle clamp screw

Ash, welcome to this board.