Just bought this, used, tried the straight stitch, beautiful, I set everything to zig-zag, and the stitch is roaming around like a drunk on a lawnmower. I dont understand what the problem is. Right after that, it blew a fuse, I still have to replace the fuse. Is the fuse part of the problem? I doubt it, but maybe it was already on its way out....
Your feeddogs are not engaged. There will be a button or lever that controls this. You will just have to find it and flip it. Could be on the ends of machine or the front bottom edge. If I could see a picture of machine I could help
SOURCE: Kenmore 1560 Sewing Machine
Be sure TOP control shows zig-zag. Flip top right bar from red to black or black to red on side of machine facing you. You can then change the widths by changing the numbers on that same circle control.
SOURCE: zig zag stitches are not holding
When ever a machine is jamming up the bobbin thread, it is a result of your top tension. It is either set to low (under 4), or the thread has come out of the take-up lever. Check your threading, fromt he spool pin, down to 2 and up to 3. Three is the take up lever. From the take-up lever down to 4. Set the thread behind the thread guide and thread the needle form front to back. Low quailtu thread 9dual duty or all purpose) can also create this problem.
thanks,
Bonnie
SOURCE: top thread tension tight
March 12, 2009
kenmore 385.17922
i have started using my machine again (after several years) and am
doing patchwork.. all has been fine, and suddenly the bottom thread
(bobbin) is looping. i've adjusted the tension nob from 4 (where i had
it) to 5...back to 4.. 41/2....3 1/2....5 1/2... on and on and the
bottom thread still keeps looping.
i've read and re-read the manual...and the only suggestion it gives is to adjust the tension button.
it's not working...... what else can i try??
thanks
eva
SOURCE: Not feeding.
Check to see if the feed dogs are up, maybe you somehow clicked or switched a button, it happens to me some time when I take the bobbin out and put a new one in. I don't know your machine but some machines have the lever/knob for dropping the feed dogs in a strange location.
SOURCE: Kenmore 1914 Zig Zag needle wont move side to side
I have this machine and love it too. I am glad to see I was passed down a great machine from a great person. I do not have the arm cover to the machine or any cams, extra feet or Manuel. I have made do for many years but would like to know where to get parts.
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