Sock monkeys!

jetty

http://www.empirestores.co.uk/rf/emp/p.do/sewing-machine-ssm1010?Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&SNtt=sewing+machine&Ns=prod_in_stock%7c1%7c%7cprod_min_base_price%7c0%7c%7cscu_id%7c1&Nao=0&groupId=446876707&Nu=this_product&SNtk=generic_search&Np=1&SN=114+85&Ntt=446876707&D=446876707&Ntk=group_search&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&thisprod=446876707&N=114+85&Nty=1&Mis_item_id=15&Mis_item_loc_id=1&product=446876707&pageSize=12

This is the one i have. I haven't touched the needle, it came with it already in. The bobbin was already in it too, but of course i went and opened the thing without reading the instructions!

almond

its hard to see what bobbin case is like from picture ,
does it have a metal holder to fit the bobbin in? if so make sure its threaded to the right , you need to insert it , holding the top piece, click cotton into slot
(this is hard to explain) but you should be able to hold the bobbin thread and the case should just hang, sort of like a yo yo , if the bobbin drops you have;nt threaded it right
will carry on looking to see if i can get photos

JMB helpline: 01733 404 709. White found this but can't see any photos

jetty

It has a metal case but two other metal bits that fell out with it! (i believe one is the bit that hooks the upper thread from underneath to hook over the bobbin) the other holds it all in place. When i turn the needle down and up with the wheel, it doesn't look like it goes near the bobbin lol

almond

right i think i can see what you have done, first the big thing that holds it together does its look this
http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/glossary-e/13736-bobbin.html
if so did you move the two levers either side when you opened up the machine to take the shuttle out?
if you can remember what you did thats going to help us sort if for you

almond

its me again found this have a good read and post back
http://cannycrafter.blogspot.com/2009/07/passing-sewing-machine-driving-test.html

jetty

Yep, that's exactly what it looks like and yes, i removed the levers (although they are attached to the machine, they move across to hold it in)

almond

jetty wrote: »

Yep, that's exactly what it looks like and yes, i removed the levers (although they are attached to the machine, they move across to hold it in)

right we are sorted , just going to check my machine and will post back how to do it , give me 5 mins

have a look at holder and see if you have a grove so you can tell top from bottom , all you need to do is slot it in and put the arms back in place, then put bobbin or shuttle back in and you should be sorted , let me know

jetty

Thanks Almond I'll have a read and let you know how i get on! Thought this would be quicker making monkey's, i'd have made one by hand by now lol

almond

jetty wrote: »

Thanks Almond I'll have a read and let you know how i get on! Thought this would be quicker making monkey's, i'd have made one by hand by now lol

you should be fine now pm me if you need anymore help , write a list
i have been sewing for 40 years since i was a kid and agree the old machines are the best, i did the same as you when i got one of these with the shuttle case , rather have the drop in one, i used to work for jones and brother and from what i remember it gives a better stitch, again pm
if you need help , thats with the machine not the monkeys , i have made a few and they look like they are on drugs :rotfl:

jetty

almond wrote: »

you should be fine now pm me if you need anymore help , write a list
i have been sewing for 40 years since i was a kid and agree the old machines are the best, i did the same as you when i got one of these with the shuttle case , rather have the drop in one, i used to work for jones and brother and from what i remember it gives a better stitch, again pm
if you need help , thats with the machine not the monkeys , i have made a few and they look like they are on drugs :rotfl:

I read the site and i am still stuck! lol, i think i'm going to have to drag someone in here and do it for me! As far as i can see, the needle doesn't even go down enough to hook anything from the bobbin. :wall: lol