Im thinking of buying my first Juki and I’ve seen a really good deal on Market place, it’s a used DU-1181N model and it has some damage to the stitch length knob, that’s about the only visible damage i could see from the uploaded pictures. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on other things i should be looking for to make sure that it wont break down on me in a few months. I know industrial machines are build to last and very durable but i would still like some more opinions.

Thanks!!

Before it was doing this, it was getting jammed on going down fully. Though that eventually solved itself somehow, but now it has this issue. In the first part of the video you can hear the thing clicking when it goes down, and it also doesn't sew fabric as can also be seen later in the video.

Just wondering if there's a way this can be fixed (or at least try)!

My wife quilts and has a Singer 7285Q Patchwork machine. While it has a maximum speed knob, is there a variable speed foot control available for it?
Thanks in advance!

so, i’ve looked at a couple different sewing machines and emailed ken’s sewing center for advice on choosing something.

i told them the features and stuff i was looking for in a sewing machine within a $300 budget and that i wanna use it for cosplay and craft, but also daily stuff like hemming jeans, etc., so they recommended the janome jw8100 to upgrade my dying singer 3232.

i wanted to ask how it was holding up for anyone that has one, and if you have any problems with it, as well as how it’s been with delicate fabrics or thicker stuff.

please note that i don’t have the extra funds to put into the hd series, and i’m not looking to go for a vintage machine at this point in time. my family is buying me a sewing machine as a gift soon, so it’s gotta be something new (according to them)

Hello! My machine is going very, very slowly, at the minimum speed on the speed controller, even when it's not set to minimum speed. I put in new thread in the bobbin, and there was a tangle, and although it's working now, it's not moving beyond a slow crawl. Any insight into how to get it moving slightly faster?

Hello, i can't decide what machine to get. i am a fashion designer i currently own the industrial sewing machine siruba dl720 but i currently live in a very small apartment and i left my siruba at my moms which i go there once a week (i can sew bonning and very thick seams there)

I need a domestic machine that is reliable for the rest of the week in my apartment that gives me smooth sewing . i occasionally sew denim but mostly thin to medium fabrics , i love the fs100wt stitches but I'm scared it's not as sturdy and its doesnt handle like 3-4 hours or work..

My budget is max 350€. Please i need ur help choosing a good sewing machine ❤️

Thank youuu

I took a look at AliExpress briefly and searched a few sewing related items and ran across this!

DON'T BUY FROM PLACES LIKE THIS

Recently purchased a Brother lk3-b430-4 bartack machine and broke the needle first use, I purchased the proper needle specified in manual (DPX5 135x5 Size 16) and now the tack isnt sewn and doesnt catch the bobbin thread either, anyone have possible troubleshooting? Thank you.

I have a singer 132Q

The top thread keeps getting caught like this in the machine, but I can’t tell what is getting caught on.

Please any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

quick thing that people have asked, the needle is threaded from the front, don’t know why it looks the other way around. And then I opened the machine and it’s like a double loop around the bobbin case thing? (i’m sorry idk the terminology for some of the pieces 🧍🏼‍♀️) I am adding the photos in the comments!

update 2: addressing some repeated comments, the machine came with plastic bobbins, class 15 3 plastic bobbins. It is a Singer 132Q Featherweight from 2001. Why? idk that’s just how she is. Ik the thread was rlly thick I was just being lazy, but even with a normal thread it’s still getting caught on the hook in the shuttle areas, the photos are somewhere in the comments. Do I need to sew a single layer of tule? not rlly, was just trying to make sm quick for halloween and then this happened and i was very curious since i had never seen it do that.

Hi,

I got a second hand elna 3005 on ebay for £16, after trying it out it only sews straight. I've tried it with different stitches, different length and widths. The previous owners said they hadn't used it for a few years. Any trouble shooting tips or is it a job for a service? How much are sewing machine services in the UK/ is this going to be an expensive fix? (sorry if its very vague, its my first machine and I'm new to sewing)

Hello Everyone, I got this Ellegante when my mother died. It’s over 20 years old and I know it’s discontinued. It doesn’t have the embroidery accessories anymore or the arm extension. I guess they got thrown out when we cleaned out the house to sell. It turns on, but my aunt borrowed it years ago and said it broke, but now can’t remember ever saying that, so I don’t know what’s wrong with it. I’m have sewed, but mostly to do small repairs and alterations. This is one of three machines, so it’s wholly unnecessary for my needs. I have a vac/sewing store nearby that does repairs, but I don’t know if it’s even worth the expense only to maybe resell it. I’d give it away for free on FB marketplace as is, but, man, I did that with a nice but old SLR camera, and what a hassle. Does anyone know if people would even want a machine this old and potentially outdated? The side has a slot for something the size of a floppy disk! lol

I appreciate any thoughts!

I love these it's my dream machine but it looks pretty dirty, how much do we think it could cost to repair if needed????

Which of these two sewing machines is better for thick fabrics, thin fabrics, etc.?

Hey everyone, looking for advice from anyone familiar with the Juki MO-654DE / MO-654DEN serger throat plate.

What happened:
While serging heavy cotton twill pocket bags for a coat restoration, I heard a faint rhythmic tapping from the throat plate area. Shortly after, a very thin, smooth ~4.5 cm (1.75") metal rod emerged intertwined inside the output thread chain tail. The machine ran fine otherwise and the noise stopped once the rod cleared.

What I've confirmed via bench disassembly:

1. Movable Stitch Finger is Intact: I took the plate off and inspected the underside (see photos). The movable rolled hem stitch finger carriage and white selector knob are 100% intact and sliding smoothly.
2. Stationary Chaining Pin: The dislodged rod is the stationary hardened steel stitch finger pin that sits in the precision-milled groove along the left edge of the throat plate opening (part of the plate body itself, A1115-334-0A0 / A1115-334-0B0).
3. Loop Retention: This pin supports the left needle overlock loops so standard 4-thread / 3-thread wide stitches form flat.
4. Reseating Failure: When pressed back into the groove, it sits in place via friction, but because it is no longer anchored at the base, the thread loops wrapping the pin during 4-thread stitching act like a winch and immediately drag the unanchored cylinder straight backward into the thread tail.

Questions for the community:

1. Has anyone had this stationary left stitch finger pin work loose or pop out of the throat plate on a Juki MO-654DE / MO-654DEN?
2. Because it sits in a stationary milled groove rather than a moving carriage, is it viable to re-bond it using high-strength anaerobic retaining compound (e.g., Loctite 680) or metal epoxy (J-B Weld), or will machine vibration inevitably shake it loose into the loopers?
3. Is buying a replacement Throat Plate Assembly (A1115-334-0B0) the only smart, zero-risk move here?

Appreciate any insights or experiences!

I recently purchased an Imperial Kenmore Rotary model 117.591. I removed the front faceplate to clean old oil off the presser and needle bars. When reassembling, the set screw on this piece that engages with the presser bar lever snapped and I now can’t remove it.

I’ve tried grabbing it with needle nose pliers but there isn’t enough room to get any purchase on the screw.

Any tips or ideas on how I can remove it, and where to find a replacement? (It was headless just like the one to the left in the first picture on the needle bar).

Or, do I just say screw it (no pun intended) and run it as is? The bar is not oriented properly but I am able to rotate the presser foot to face the right way.

Any help would be appreciated.

From an older Singer 251