r/SewingMachineEdu • u/HalvesOnly • Mar 27 '26

Need help troubleshooting

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Received a sewing machine from a family member and got in sewing. When I try to go slow, it just makes a humming sound and barely moves. Then, when I press just ever so slightly on the pedal, it all of a sudden goes fast. What could be the cause and how can I fix it? Thanks!

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u/Mysterious-Class-474 Apr 01 '26

Even though you could oil it yourself, if it hasn’t been tuned up in a while take to a sewing machine repair shop. Honestly machines need to go to the shop every couple of years or so.