How would life be in the sewing machine world without YOU🤗 so many times I have gotten myself into a fix while cleaning my mothers beautiful 401 slant singer, fabulous machine and ran to my iPad just to ask for you to help again. So many many thanks for being out there for us sewing people, please never go away!
Thank you for your video. You just saved me a chunk of change. My machine was almost in the car to go to the repair shop and my sister said to look you up. I learned to sew on my mom's 401a that she purchased brand new back in the 50s. She sewed all our clothes as kids. Now I own 3 of these machines.
Thank you thank you thank you!! I thought it was broken! Bobbin case kept dropping down into the machine. Did what you said and worked like a charm! Short and sweet video!!
Yay! Thank you Randy. I just spent a whole wopping $50.00 on this machine and thought it was broken because these pieces were all disconnected. I so appreciate you and can't thank you enough for sharing this info with the internet world :)
Thanks Randy !! Great video and great explanation, I was fighting with re-installing the positioning bracket (now I know what it's called) - I had very low confidencde I could find a video demonstrating how to reinstall it. You made my day ---Thank you
Excellent. I’m impressed that you know the technical name for the bracketmabobber. That high level of knowledge is unrealized by most repair technicians. Thanks for watching. Glad to help.👍😎
Thanks so much for this info! I just got a 401G and my position bracket was loosly moving around. Now I know that it was not engaged under that piece of metal. I just put it in correctly and now it sits perfect 🙂
Yes indeed. That “bracket thingy” can be a puzzle if you don’t know the secret to installing it at the angle. I’m glad to help and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼
Thank you very much. My 401 G doesn't seem to like plastic bobbin cases and dislodged the bobbin case. Thanks for the step-by-step reminder how to reset it.
You’re welcome. When the plastic ones are getting low on thread, they will start jumping around. The original metal ones are are a perfect match. Your machine is the best ever made. Thanks for watching. 😎
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks. Was lucky to have been given husband's grandma's machine for my daughter. Nice to be keeping it in the family. Do you happen to have a video on how to replace the internal rubber wheel for an bobbin winder on the 401-G where the wheel in located under the top cover. Have bought a new singer rubber wheel. Thanks....Tina
Thanks for the video. Bought a 503A yesterday, and no owners manual. I've tried a half dozen times to remove the needle plate, and you're right it was driving me crazy!
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks, I just did my first clean, lube, and timing adjustment on a 301A we picked up Thursday. Any idea where to get top hats at a reasonable price? This one only has one a number 8. I'm going to do a clean, lube, and probably check the motor brushes on this one. It seems a little weak and has a odor when run for a minute or two like the brushes are arcing on the commutator.
@@customcutter100 not sure what a “top hat” is. As far as reconditioning the motor brushes, disengage your hand wheel clutch and run the motor wide open until it reaches top speed rpm. It may take several minutes to warm up the motor brushes and armature and burn off all the particles that are present. Don’t stop running it until it reaches top speed. It may smoke a little and smell a bit but just keep it running until a high pitch rpm is achieved.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks for the tip. I'll try that first, before tearing into it. Sorry, but "top hats" are the fashion design cams/plates that create the different stitches. The 400, 500, and 600 series used one that was shaped like a top hat instead of being a flat cam.
@@customcutter100 ok. That makes sense now. I thought we were talking about a 301. The design cams are available online from time to time. I’ve seen them on eBay and shopgoodwill.com.
I got a free 403a a week ago and beginning to attempt to oil it and clean it but I'm afraid that I'll forget how some of the pieces go. Thank you for your and other instructional videos for fixing these beautiful little tanks. I also have my mom's 301 and a 223.
Thanks! On the 5705c, the position bracket is on the top left side and swivels into place. Your video helped me find it! I was working on the timing and think I got it, but unfortunately, I cannot reattach the slide plate. It looks exactly like the plate in the video, and I think is held/guided by a thin metal bar. I just don’t know how to position it to catch.
Thank you so much for this video! I moved the bracket over, took out the bobbin case, but when I put it back in there’s no movement. The bracket seems to move over too far to the left against the case.
Found that the video where the comments were disabled you made regarding walking foot attachments and that semi walking foot design is the high shank Alphasew. Thinking I'll purchase one to study the design and see about fabricating a domestic machine high-shank true walking foot like the industrials. Seems like a good challenge and goal. Thanks for sharing!
Thx soo much - This got me up and running again! Until, I was careless and let my presser foot screw get loose and ended up breaking a needle - Now it just wants to chew the thread repeatedly. :( Any ideas on where to start looking now?
Check all the obvious and the basics. Proper thread (all purpose/dual duty), needle installed properly and brand new, threaded properly, tension set on four. The needle hit something, causing it to break. Check everything along its path of movement to see if there is a burr or a ding, any rough place that will snag the thread.
Hi there, would this bobbin case be similar to that on a Singer 328K? I am trying to figure out how to take the bobbin case out so I can clean and oil it. Thanks!
Shana I have never seen a 328k in person But I think it is actually a different hook system than the 401 in this video. I think they are both drop in class 66 bobbins - so they look a lot a like. But the 401 is a full rotary hook (the bobbin case does a full 360 circle as you rotate the hand wheel). I think your 328 is an oscillating hook, meaning it only goes 180 degrees and the goes back 180 as you turn the hand wheel. If that is the case there will be some important differences. I would search on singer horizontal oscillating hook maintenance videos to get more exact information for your machine. the 328 all aluminum machines are cool- could easily be worth a $50 clean lube and adjust from a professional
If you have an Ace Hardware or a Lowes nearby you can check with them. Sometimes tiny screws are at Auto Zone or Oreilleys auto parts. I would try Sewingpartsonline.com Or sewingpartsplus.com and they might have them. Try Etsy and you can get the entire position bracket for pretty cheap.
I have a Singer model 629 and the bobbin position bracket does not stay in place. What could be the problem? I have reinserted the bracket by loosening the screw in the sit-out of the arm (after loosening the set screw on the side of the machine). It does not "snap" into place. Help me solve this problem!!!!
I have a Singer model 4617 that I have not used in a very long time. I pulled it out of storage and was going to use it. I have loaded bobbins that I am trying to use. I cannot get the bobbin thread to pull up. I have watched numerous videos and I have done what was said to do. The thread does not pull, it just rewinds on the bobbin. I have not been able to find my instruction book or find one on line. Have you got some secret for pulling up the bobbin thread?
Make sure your slide plate is closed all the way. Make sure your needle is inserted properly. Be sure to use an all purpose /dual duty thread, no thread that’s oversized like machine quilting etc.
@@kellysummers4365 it goes on the same as I show in the video. Back to front, not front to back. Almost every needle plate installs in that manner. It looks backwards from logic, but that’s how it goes on
Hello. My machine will pick up the bottom thread but then will not make any more stitches, could you please give me some advise. I would be very grateful.
Make sure you have the correct needle and that it’s installed properly. If your machine is a slantomatic Singer, the flat side faces to the rear. The needle I recommend is a Singer 2045 in size 14.
hello, i have a singer model 648, a friend’s late grandmother had given to me, and i’m pretty new to sewing machines so i don’t know what most of the parts are called. But the actual wheel that spins the shuttle does not move when pressing the peddle or moving the hand wheel manually. It was working before but i must’ve messed up some how, please help as i’ve been struggling with this for hours!
Most likely it has a broken gear. The early model touch n sews had steel gears. They went to composite gears and that was problematic as the gears didn’t hold up. If yours lasted this long, they may have been replaced already. It may be time for replacement gears again.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 would i need to bring this into a shop? or can i buy a replacement? how much are each option? thank you for your fast reply!
@@peachmomo1470 most likely it will need to be repaired by a technician who is familiar with gear replacement. If you can get the white nylon gears that are matched pairs, be sure to get those. There will be five gears total. Usually the top (upper bevel ) gear is the first to break. It is the one that is driven by the main upper shaft and gets the most torque. The newer replacement gears are made of harder nylon than the originals, and they will be LOUDER when you run the machine. If it was me, I would take the amount of money you’re about to spend, and buy an older touch n sew with metal gears. Get a 603-E or a 600-E or equivalent. Same platform. All your parts and accessories will work identically. Gears are unbreakable. Try shopmygoodwill.com. I see them for sale on there quite often. Just be sure to email the location after you win the bid and remind them to pack the machine properly for shipment. Pack it tight. No movement and plenty of LARGE CELL BUBBLEWRAP. NO STYROFOAM PEANUTS. Good luck.
A year or so ago I took mine apart to clean the bobbin area and never could get it back in. Finally gave up and donated it to Goodwill. Wish I had seen this video.
@@memorynyikadzino-b6v the most obvious reason would be the needle is not inserted properly. Watch my video on the big three. Thread Threading Needle Good luck 🍀
the 600 was the first of the touch and sew models so you could check and see if other early touch and sews would be good donors -- all touch and sews after the 600 have plastic gears that chemically degrade over time, by the 90s they were all worthless - so they are usually free or less than $5. But with the 600 being a rotary hook metal gear machine it might be able to use parts from the 401 or 500 machines like in this video. But there are also lots of 600 parts online, ebay etc. these are good machines - definitely worth the less than $25 to fix bobbin issues
I think mine is a slant-o-matic, as well. So the Manual says. Looks exactly like what you show in the video. Problem is, the bobbin case or the part that the case goes in, even though it appears to be how it's supposed to go in, is just jamming up. Seems like when repair man comes, he just fiddles a few seconds and works like a charm. But, even with the manual and your video (which is great btw) it's still jammed. Guess I will give him a call after all. Thanks though. Will try to save this for future use!
The position bracket has to be inserted properly so that it slides under the retainer piece at the 45 degree angle. That’s what usually causes the malfunction.
How would life be in the sewing machine world without YOU🤗 so many times I have gotten myself into a fix while cleaning my mothers beautiful 401 slant singer, fabulous machine and ran to my iPad just to ask for you to help again. So many many thanks for being out there for us sewing people, please never go away!
You are very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to leave your kind comments. 😎👍🏼
You’re the best! My position bracket popped out and I’ve been so bummed for not knowing how to put it back in. Now I know. Thank you!
You’re welcome. Glad to change your mood to the positive side. Thanks for your kind words.
Thank you for your video. You just saved me a chunk of change. My machine was almost in the car to go to the repair shop and my sister said to look you up. I learned to sew on my mom's 401a that she purchased brand new back in the 50s. She sewed all our clothes as kids. Now I own 3 of these machines.
Excellent. I appreciate your comments.
So awesome. I know this is a few years old, but the machine I am using is older and this was perfect. Thank you for leaving this up!!!!❤
You’re welcome. I’m glad to help. 😎👍🏼
THANK YOU !!!! I could not get this working until I watched your video. Now I just need to get some thread.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
Thank you thank you thank you!! I thought it was broken! Bobbin case kept dropping down into the machine. Did what you said and worked like a charm! Short and sweet video!!
You’re welcome. Glad to help.
Yay! Thank you Randy. I just spent a whole wopping $50.00 on this machine and thought it was broken because these pieces were all disconnected. I so appreciate you and can't thank you enough for sharing this info with the internet world :)
Excellent. A great machine and I hope it serves you well. You’re welcome.
Thanks Randy !! Great video and great explanation, I was fighting with re-installing the positioning bracket (now I know what it's called) - I had very low confidencde I could find a video demonstrating how to reinstall it. You made my day ---Thank you
Thank you!!!! I couldn’t get that stupid black bracketmabobber back in for over an hour and got it back in on the first try after your video. 💕
Excellent. I’m impressed that you know the technical name for the bracketmabobber. That high level of knowledge is unrealized by most repair technicians. Thanks for watching. Glad to help.👍😎
You saved my day and the sewing machine. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this info! I just got a 401G and my position bracket was loosly moving around. Now I know that it was not engaged under that piece of metal. I just put it in correctly and now it sits perfect 🙂
Excellent. I love when a plan comes together. 😎👍🏼
Thank you so much for this video. You are a life saver with your info on the bracket thingy.
Yes indeed.
That “bracket thingy” can be a puzzle if you don’t know the secret to installing it at the angle.
I’m glad to help and thanks for watching. 😎👍🏼
Thank you very much. My 401 G doesn't seem to like plastic bobbin cases and dislodged the bobbin case. Thanks for the step-by-step reminder how to reset it.
You’re welcome. When the plastic ones are getting low on thread, they will start jumping around. The original metal ones are are a perfect match.
Your machine is the best ever made. Thanks for watching. 😎
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks. Was lucky to have been given husband's grandma's machine for my daughter. Nice to be keeping it in the family. Do you happen to have a video on how to replace the internal rubber wheel for an bobbin winder on the 401-G where the wheel in located under the top cover. Have bought a new singer rubber wheel. Thanks....Tina
@@tinahunter115 I haven’t made that video but I will if I get the chance.
Thanks for the video. Bought a 503A yesterday, and no owners manual. I've tried a half dozen times to remove the needle plate, and you're right it was driving me crazy!
It’s a great machine. Good choice.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks, I just did my first clean, lube, and timing adjustment on a 301A we picked up Thursday. Any idea where to get top hats at a reasonable price? This one only has one a number 8. I'm going to do a clean, lube, and probably check the motor brushes on this one. It seems a little weak and has a odor when run for a minute or two like the brushes are arcing on the commutator.
@@customcutter100 not sure what a “top hat” is. As far as reconditioning the motor brushes, disengage your hand wheel clutch and run the motor wide open until it reaches top speed rpm. It may take several minutes to warm up the motor brushes and armature and burn off all the particles that are present. Don’t stop running it until it reaches top speed. It may smoke a little and smell a bit but just keep it running until a high pitch rpm is achieved.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thanks for the tip. I'll try that first, before tearing into it. Sorry, but "top hats" are the fashion design cams/plates that create the different stitches. The 400, 500, and 600 series used one that was shaped like a top hat instead of being a flat cam.
@@customcutter100 ok. That makes sense now. I thought we were talking about a 301. The design cams are available online from time to time. I’ve seen them on eBay and shopgoodwill.com.
I got a free 403a a week ago and beginning to attempt to oil it and clean it but I'm afraid that I'll forget how some of the pieces go. Thank you for your and other instructional videos for fixing these beautiful little tanks. I also have my mom's 301 and a 223.
Have fun with your new prize. With a 301 and a 223, your the envy of the sewing community for sure.
Thanks! On the 5705c, the position bracket is on the top left side and swivels into place. Your video helped me find it! I was working on the timing and think I got it, but unfortunately, I cannot reattach the slide plate. It looks exactly like the plate in the video, and I think is held/guided by a thin metal bar. I just don’t know how to position it to catch.
It slides in from back to front. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the feed dogs are rotated out of the way.
That was so smooth, thanks Randy
You’re welcome. Glad to help and thanks for watching. 👍🏼😎
Thank you for your video!!! So helpful.😊❤️👍🏼
You’re welcome.
Thank you so much for this video! I moved the bracket over, took out the bobbin case, but when I put it back in there’s no movement. The bracket seems to move over too far to the left against the case.
@@evitamoore5530 it’s most likely not reassembled correctly.
Give it another try.
Make sure that the bobbin case is on the groove of the hook.
Good video!!Thank you! Helped me reassamble my bobbin config. Now i cant get the sliding plate to go in properly?
I have a video on installing that slide plate also.
It installs from the back to the front.
Thanks so much! Great video, Just the info I needed!
You’re welcome Stephanie. Thanks for the kind words.
Interesting, the design is somewhat like the Touch and Sew's. Just started working on the 630 last night.
Found that the video where the comments were disabled you made regarding walking foot attachments and that semi walking foot design is the high shank Alphasew. Thinking I'll purchase one to study the design and see about fabricating a domestic machine high-shank true walking foot like the industrials. Seems like a good challenge and goal. Thanks for sharing!
Thx soo much - This got me up and running again! Until, I was careless and let my presser foot screw get loose and ended up breaking a needle - Now it just wants to chew the thread repeatedly. :(
Any ideas on where to start looking now?
Check all the obvious and the basics. Proper thread (all purpose/dual duty), needle installed properly and brand new, threaded properly, tension set on four.
The needle hit something, causing it to break. Check everything along its path of movement to see if there is a burr or a ding, any rough place that will snag the thread.
Hi there, would this bobbin case be similar to that on a Singer 328K? I am trying to figure out how to take the bobbin case out so I can clean and oil it. Thanks!
Shana I have never seen a 328k in person But I think it is actually a different hook system than the 401 in this video. I think they are both drop in class 66 bobbins - so they look a lot a like. But the 401 is a full rotary hook (the bobbin case does a full 360 circle as you rotate the hand wheel). I think your 328 is an oscillating hook, meaning it only goes 180 degrees and the goes back 180 as you turn the hand wheel. If that is the case there will be some important differences. I would search on singer horizontal oscillating hook maintenance videos to get more exact information for your machine. the 328 all aluminum machines are cool- could easily be worth a $50 clean lube and adjust from a professional
@@photographteacher Thank you, I finally got it figured out. The 328K is running smoothly and I sold it for a fair price.
My position bracket is missing one of the teenie screws. Any suggestions as to where I might find a replacement?
If you have an Ace Hardware or a Lowes nearby you can check with them. Sometimes tiny screws are at Auto Zone or Oreilleys auto parts.
I would try Sewingpartsonline.com
Or sewingpartsplus.com and they might have them.
Try Etsy and you can get the entire position bracket for pretty cheap.
Thank you for making this video. I learned something to day! :)
wow great video my problem is the position bracket is 1 in the way for the metal thing to slide back on what do i do ?
sorry and 2 that metal thing that slides back on came all the way off and i cant get it back on
I have a Singer model 629 and the bobbin position bracket does not stay in place. What could be the problem? I have reinserted the bracket by loosening the screw in the sit-out of the arm (after loosening the set screw on the side of the machine). It does not "snap" into place. Help me solve this problem!!!!
It has to go in at a 45 degree angle and slide under the piece of flat steel that holds it in place.
You make that look so easy I did everything you said and the black thing you slide won’t go back into to position to hold the bobbin casing
@@Willmaflynnstone2 slide it in at a 45 degree angle as you make sure it goes under the (hidden) flat piece of metal that keeps it in place.
@ I did get it figured out thanks. That is one awesome machine.
@ 😎👍🏼
I have a Singer model 4617 that I have not used in a very long time. I pulled it out of storage and was going to use it. I have loaded bobbins that I am trying to use. I cannot get the bobbin thread to pull up. I have watched numerous videos and I have done what was said to do. The thread does not pull, it just rewinds on the bobbin. I have not been able to find my instruction book or find one on line. Have you got some secret for pulling up the bobbin thread?
Make sure your slide plate is closed all the way. Make sure your needle is inserted properly. Be sure to use an all purpose /dual duty thread, no thread that’s oversized like machine quilting etc.
The slide plate on my Singer 503 special came off and I do not know how to get it to connect and slide again. Can you help?
@@kellysummers4365 it goes on the same as I show in the video.
Back to front, not front to back.
Almost every needle plate installs in that manner.
It looks backwards from logic, but that’s how it goes on
Hello. My machine will pick up the bottom thread but then will not make any more stitches, could you please give me some advise. I would be very grateful.
Make sure you have the correct needle and that it’s installed properly. If your machine is a slantomatic Singer, the flat side faces to the rear. The needle I recommend is a Singer 2045 in size 14.
hello, i have a singer model 648, a friend’s late grandmother had given to me, and i’m pretty new to sewing machines so i don’t know what most of the parts are called. But the actual wheel that spins the shuttle does not move when pressing the peddle or moving the hand wheel manually. It was working before but i must’ve messed up some how, please help as i’ve been struggling with this for hours!
Most likely it has a broken gear. The early model touch n sews had steel gears. They went to composite gears and that was problematic as the gears didn’t hold up. If yours lasted this long, they may have been replaced already. It may be time for replacement gears again.
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 would i need to bring this into a shop? or can i buy a replacement? how much are each option? thank you for your fast reply!
@@peachmomo1470 most likely it will need to be repaired by a technician who is familiar with gear replacement. If you can get the white nylon gears that are matched pairs, be sure to get those. There will be five gears total. Usually the top (upper bevel ) gear is the first to break. It is the one that is driven by the main upper shaft and gets the most torque. The newer replacement gears are made of harder nylon than the originals, and they will be LOUDER when you run the machine. If it was me, I would take the amount of money you’re about to spend, and buy an older touch n sew with metal gears. Get a 603-E or a 600-E or equivalent. Same platform. All your parts and accessories will work identically. Gears are unbreakable.
Try shopmygoodwill.com. I see them for sale on there quite often. Just be sure to email the location after you win the bid and remind them to pack the machine properly for shipment. Pack it tight. No movement and plenty of LARGE CELL BUBBLEWRAP. NO STYROFOAM PEANUTS.
Good luck.
I think I’m missing the position bracket for my model 9420... I have one piece to my bobbin case, should I have more?
A year or so ago I took mine apart to clean the bobbin area and never could get it back in. Finally gave up and donated it to Goodwill. Wish I had seen this video.
Go to shopgoodwill.com and find another one. You’ll be back in business.
Thank you. ❤
You’re welcome
I am from India. Singer rotomatic sewing machine zigzag stitching shows in the back side of fabric. what can I do? thanks
My one is not stitching what could be the broblem
@@memorynyikadzino-b6v the most obvious reason would be the needle is not inserted properly.
Watch my video on the big three.
Thread
Threading
Needle
Good luck 🍀
Do you know where I can buy a bobine case for a 600e I am desperate
Is yours lost or missing a screw and spring?
I see them listed for sale on EBay, Amazon, vintagesingerparts.com, and sewing parts online.com.
Randy Your Sewing Machine Man thank you Randy. Did find it but sold out.
Is your bobbin case missing? Did it come apart and just needs the three piece replacement parts kit?
the 600 was the first of the touch and sew models so you could check and see if other early touch and sews would be good donors -- all touch and sews after the 600 have plastic gears that chemically degrade over time, by the 90s they were all worthless - so they are usually free or less than $5. But with the 600 being a rotary hook metal gear machine it might be able to use parts from the 401 or 500 machines like in this video. But there are also lots of 600 parts online, ebay etc. these are good machines - definitely worth the less than $25 to fix bobbin issues
thank you SO much!
You’re welcome
Thanks a lot.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
Thanks
You’re welcome, my friend.
I wished you could show this at a better angle, and when I tried to zoom in, it takes off half of the picture
I’ll redo it first chance I get.
I think mine is a slant-o-matic, as well. So the Manual says. Looks exactly like what you show in the video. Problem is, the bobbin case or the part that the case goes in, even though it appears to be how it's supposed to go in, is just jamming up. Seems like when repair man comes, he just fiddles a few seconds and works like a charm. But, even with the manual and your video (which is great btw) it's still jammed. Guess I will give him a call after all. Thanks though. Will try to save this for future use!
The position bracket has to be inserted properly so that it slides under the retainer piece at the 45 degree angle.
That’s what usually causes the malfunction.
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you!!!