13-07-2019, 10:29 PM
Sewing machines are a bit like that clock you bought as a box of bits and put back together - all very logical when you have sat back, thought about it, tried a few things that didn't quite work ……. and then the solution becomes apparent.
If you can tinker with an Austin you can sort a sewing machine, manual or no manual.
The bit I always forget, though , is holding the top thread firmly as you start off.
If you don't, it pulls back through the needle and you have to re-thread it.
Not so easy as it was when I was younger.
If you get stuck I'm sure the forum would help if you start a new thread (
) with pictures of the problem.
If you can tinker with an Austin you can sort a sewing machine, manual or no manual.
The bit I always forget, though , is holding the top thread firmly as you start off.
If you don't, it pulls back through the needle and you have to re-thread it.
Not so easy as it was when I was younger.
If you get stuck I'm sure the forum would help if you start a new thread (
) with pictures of the problem.