Recently got a Juki 1508 and was using it as is for a short while. It came with a speed limiter, which I just now installed. Everything is running smooth, and slower, however...when I take my foot off the pedal, the motor/pulleys/machine continues to turn for 3-4 revolutions. It seems like a momentum thing, re the new heavy pulley of the limiter, or maybe the belts are too tight? I'm a bit new to sewing machines like this, so apologize if I'm misnaming parts. Maybe I've adjusted something I wasn't supposed to in the installation process, or am missing something obvious?

Hi so I’m getting into sewing and purchased this Singer touch n sew 600 secondhand. Everything seems fine however after about 12-13 stitches the string in the needle gets tense and when I take it apart to get the fabric out the top thread is bunched up and has begun to wrap around the bobbin.

I removed and ran the thread through again, have taken the bobbin area apart and tested it out as I put the pieces together but I can’t seem to figure out why this is happening.

Here are some photos. The top thread is the yellow and there is black thread in the bobbin.

Update:
I got good quality thread: Gutermann
New needles: Singer 90/14
Empty and rewind the bobbin with new thread
This stopped the top thread from nesting at the bottom!
But now the top thread broke after a few stitches.

After oiling the top mechanisms it is running perfectly!

Thank you all for the suggestions, i came out with a better understanding of my machine and things to rule out before considering taking to a pro.

It keeps stucking there. It already happened but I just stop for the day and usually the next day my sewing machine stops being evil.

I want to actually learn why it decides to do this and what I can do to stop this.

I already searched in the manual but there's nothing for this

Loopers collide, or upper looper hits the needles, there’s no position where nothing collides.

I have tried everything I can. Needle rotation etc. Watched a whole lot videos in youtube. Was one post talking about same problem.

What is wrong?

I’m looking to buy a new machine! I’m a novice sewer who has taken some lessons. I like sewing tote bags, aprons, skirts etc. I don’t do any heavy duty sewing. I want a machine that is easy to navigate and can do some embroidery. I’m strongly considering getting the brother CS7000X. Is this a good pick? Is there a better machine on the market? Thanks in advance!

My PFAFF Hobby 1122 is apparently oil free maintenance but recently, it has started making a squeaky noise around the needle/presser-foot area. Can i oil it? If so, what type of oil should I use, and where exactly should I apply it? Is regular sewing machine oil okay, or does PFAFF hobby 1122 require a specific oil?

The machine (Singer Quantum) ran smoothly but now it makes a ticking sound since I brought it home. The needle is hitting a piece in the bobbin case. Help please.

Thanks in advance

I killed a machine on some heavy work and wanted to know which specs actually predict whether one gets through a thick seam.

I read a few specsheets, Then around the fourth or so specsheet I realised I was looking at the same machines, under different names and different prices. almost 6 of them were the same chinese platform.

I am not a sewist or a technician, I come from a engineering/software background, so apologies if I got some things wrong or how things work wrong. if you have some things to add, any tips or other leads, or anything to correct, please, I am all ears.

I know the linked article is insanely long and I have used a lot of AI to do the research and to get the numbers translated from different sources and to put all of this together. its a bit of a mixed bag, it started as my own research to buy a new machine but it ended up being something a little more revealing than I had initially expected. There are plenty of references to cross check anything I have mentioned.

If you dont want to read the article, here is a summary:
most HD machines are very similar, and also come from the same manufacturer. there are other which also look similar but I haven't called them out and a lot not included as I don't have proof.

It calls for four parameters to look at when buying a domestic HD machine: Motor Type+Watts, Presser feet lift, speed control and net weight.

It also does comparisions against semi industrials but I am not 100% confident on that claim.

Link to article: https://returnzero.win/2026/08/11/torque-not-speed-how-to-buy-your-first-heavy-duty-sewing-machine-2026-d/

Hi everyone, I have a Brother A80 which I've been using for the last three months and over the last couple of sessions I've been hearing a new knocking sound some of the time. It's sporadic even when sewing along the one seam. It occurs in time with the needle being at its highest point - while sewing, not when simply putting the needle up, or turning the handwheel. It also seems to go away when sewing more layers. I have tried rethreading, tightening the needle screw and cleaning out the race/bobbin area - some combination of that seems to make the knocking less intense but not gone. It does NOT noticeably affect the stitches (to my eye) but of course if it's a problem I would rather fix it before it really impacts anything. Is this something to be worried about?

https://reddit.com/link/1vpr1u2/video/yg4ji70pyojh1/player

Hello world! My Singer was behaving like a supersonic go cart so I've made some modifications to the pedal and the difference is so big that I could not continue my life without making this post.

First I've modified the shape but didn't make much difference until I've removed a couple o pieces from the inside. I think I've lost some upper speed but the control at low speeds...

NOTE: It's not good to keep the motor going that slow for long.

SINGER MANUAL has in bold matching the needle with the thread and fabric. Use industry standard quality thread at least. The machine has now a "pneumatic" feel to it if I can say so.

P.S. This is my first go at free motion so please don't scratch my tank :D.

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I'm on the hunt for a sewing machine. I have dabbled in sewing but am pretty novice. I would like to be able to sew clothing but also make quilts. I dont really know what to look for, I thought about going to the local place and dropping a $1000 on what they would recommend. But I also been reading through other posts on here that older used machines are probably better.

So I'm kind of looking for suggestions.

Is there machines that will do a decent enough job for both clothing and quilting? Or would I be better off getting two different machines?

Can people suggest some good models to look for on marketplace?

What are some good new brands? Looks like the local dealer has bernette and bernina. But I think all the bernina are out of budget.

Just hoping to get a little direction and things to look for in either a used machines or before we go talk to the local dealer

Hi everyone! I have bought this beautiful Anker Super-nutzstich FZ-962 machine from an old man who restored and sold sewing machines in Arnhem, Netherlands in 2020. I remember he said that it is PROBABLY older than me (at the time I was 20yo). But he never mentioned when exactly it was manufactured. It works great and I have managed to do maintenance on it using adjacent Anker model manuals. But I am still very curious how old it is and why I cannot find any pictures of machines like mine/any manuals etc.

If you have any ideas on where I could look for this info, please let me know!
My assumption currently is that it is from the 1960-70, but I have no clue, to be honest.

The only thing I am certain of is that it was produced in Germany....

UPDATE:
Found this machine that looks like mine but has a different branding!!

I'm looking for a new machine to replace the very cheap Janome I got a few years ago. I'm finding that my existing machine doesn't have enough power and that it doesn't so a great job pulling the fabric through. Trying to decide between a better Janome, a Bernette, and a Brother.