How to Fix / Repair Singer Sewing Machine Hook Timing

[@barbarasbraccia8474]

I have watched at least 20 videos on timing. This, by far, was EXCELLENT. The photo of the needle and timing relationship has not been shown on any other video I watched. I also like that you told me to rethread my machine. Thank you. My kenmore 100 stitch is over 30 years old and this is the only repair we have ever needed to attempt.

[@ethelryan257]

Those were good machines. Cool that you have one!

[@Bigedene559]

You were the only one who actually was in depth with the camera and showed me how right down to the "you'll know its in the right position when it's at a weird angle" and it was!!! This helped with my eversewn sparrow 30 !

[@MrBobbyantonio]

After nearly an hour of research, this was the most concise and easy to understand video of how to get my bobbin thread timing reset. Thank you! Some of us are fixing our own machines! Not for any girls! 😉

[@nse712]

And some of us are girls repairing our own machines!

[@ellieanorah]

Thank you so much!!! I thought I was doomed to pay the big bucks for my "broken" machine, but thanks to you, I was able to fix it!!! You're my hero!

[@salemdog100]

Excellent video, the audio instructions are clear, the camera work is clear. I learned from this video that indeed the timing needs to be adjusted, AND that I need to bring it to a service center to do that. ;)

[@lydiajosephphillip3904]

OMG. This video was an absolute help. I have a singer stylist, the digital one that refused to pick up the bobbin thread, after paying an exorbitant to fix this and other issues u was left unsatisfied and unwilling to return it to the repair lady. I stumbled upon your video and followed step by step, granted I didn't have the proper tools such as the angled align key and it toke me like three tries to finally get the job done. Thank you so much for this video. Major help. I felt so proud of myself after fixing my machine by my self with your help of course. Thanks again. keep them coming.

[@normlui3282]

My friend's Singer was skipping stitches & bobbin thread was loose between each stitch. Many thanks for this helpful video on fixing the timing & now, all stitches are there. Regarding the bobbin thread being too loose goes, the solution was to adjust a tiny screw located on the bobbin with a single clockwise turn to tighten its tension. Cheers!

[@backcountyrpilot]

Thank you so much! Singer wanted us to pay shipping to a warranty center, then wait 2-4 weeks to get my girl's 3 week old Fashion Mate 3342 back again. Your video got us up and running in about 20 minutes!

[@makkenahdottai4582]

I got a passed down old sewing machine given to me and I thought it was a lost cause because of this! your video helped save my sewing machine. Lots of thanks and appreciation.

[@KarenMRoth]

Actually, I am a wife who is fixing her Singer Ingenuity. :) So I just wanted to say Thank you for this Video :)

[@gregorialaniyo6498]

For me i really love to watch. Cause i wanna learn how to saw and how to touch the machine. Nobody in my family knows how to sew. My mom only. But pass away. I had her long tine machine.

[@gregorialaniyo6498]

I have my mom old time sewing machine no body touch nobody knows.

[@Coolkat2018]

OMG... you are a miracle worker. That exact thing happened to my sewing machine six months ago and it was my favorite machine. My husband bought me a Brother sewing machine for christmas but I never got around to opening it because I just knew that my Singer can be fixed. Power and all is still working, it's just the bobbin thread would not catch! Thank you very much for your demonstration and tutorial.

[@TestDontguess]

+Sairong Ngeruangel glad I could help

[@sandramaldonado6501]

Thank you, Thank you. Your video was the only one that SHOWED and explain the problem and how to easily fix the timing.

[@rhondahall6485]

I am also a female. I watched your video and was able to fix my sewing machine. Thank you for your help!

[@pluckhandle109]

Awesome instructions thanks so much! I got something jammed, but tore apart the bottom. Fixed the jam, but messed up the hook timing in the process. Spent four hours yesterday trying to figure out when the needle should be near the hook. Worked immediately after I watched your video and tried it!

[@samanthajolene]

Thank you so much. I've been so confused about what was going wrong with my sewing machine and kept trying different methods to determine the problem. This made so much sense. The instructions were easy and the video was very clear. Within minutes, I got my sewing machine working. Thank you again.

[@ianblank]

Thank you! Finally, plus the music in the background was brilliant. Music like that should be in every fixit video cuz you know people are frustrated by the time they get to your video!

[@stoolie10]

My wife watched this clip & after about 5 minutes of removing the bottom of her machine she fixed her sewing machine. Thanks a bunch, happy new year 👍🎈😊

[@philwarner6604]

This is the best description of timing setting I found and the closeup view really helped to re-set the timing on a Singer Fashion Mate 248 portable after a gear replacement. Now it sews like a champ. Thanks.

[@ferllyr]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I am a newbie with a sewing machine , trying to repair canvas parts of my boat. This video enabled me to correct the timing and make the repairs to my canvas boat cover. I saved the cost of fixing the machine as well as the cost of the canvas repair!

[@moonmadd]

I’m so thankful for this video, it saved me a load of money. I’m so happy right now. I not only saved money I fixed it myself because of your video. Your an angel Thanks so much.

[@curtrogers58]

I did it myself!!! Awesome!!! I'm a 61 year old female and you made it so simple. Thank You!!!

[@wandadusenberry1465]

I watched this video a couple nights ago when I was trying to figure out how to clean/oil my machine, you know how one video leads to another. Then two days later I'm rewatching this video because my machine actually did need to be timed again!! THANKS A LOT!!! Your video saved me a bunch of time & money taking it somewhere else. And, who know, maybe my hubby will get lucky! ;)

[@TestDontguess]

😂🤣😂 that’s awesome, glad the video helped. Have a great day !!!

[@jonasd914]

Thanks for the video help. I am not sewing machine mechanic either, but when my once-perfect working machine all of a sudden wouldn't sew, I spent some time searching the internet and found some semi-helpful videos on the issue, but this was the correct video for how to fix/adjust the issue. Thanks.

[@ivettepuga9200]

Thank you so much for posting this. I thought my machine was done for and with no money for a new one. Truly you've helped me a lot. God bless you

[@MsMiniLover]

I almost NEVER comment on videos but I felt I had to this time! My 1970's Singer that was given to me for free has been out of commision for about 8 months now. I was able to go in and find out that the gear dogs were ground down but I couldn't find a video to help me with that. Boyfriend to the rescue! He fixed that. I went to sew and my machine wasn't bottom sewing. I found your video thinking that maybe the timing was off. IT WAS! I was able to follow your video to the T and save my most prized possession and I did it BY MYSELF! I am not a Mr. Fixit by any means. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@theendersender]

Dude this is excellent. Used sewing machine for the first time today (making an outdoor cinema screen) and managed to wreck the machine! But 15 mins later, this video gave me exactly what I wanted and I could finish the job. Thanks so much! My $80 sewing machine didn’t need a $100 repair!

[@cherylpenn9240]

Thank you very much for this video. I just got a new machine, was thrilled in that it is a heavy duty Singer. I was using heavy thread on top and for the bobbin. VBefore I switched to the heavy thread in the bobbin, I had a jam. Once cleared the machine was fine for a while then it stopped working. I called the help line and they told me I would have to return it because the timing was off. I have a client waiting for me to finish a jean jacket I am making. Returning the machine seemed extreme and highly undesirable. I did a search and found your video and VOILA!!! All is well and I will make my deadline!! Thank you so much.

[@sylviacastro7158]

This was very helpful. The first time I watched the video I didn't think this was the issue because everything looked aligned but still no zigzag. So I kept researching and landed on a video by citysewing. He suggested that you do the alignment with the needle in the left position. But the machine he was repairing had a different layout. So I returned to this video, and keeping my needle left aligned followed your guidelines. Not only does my machine have a great looking zigzag but all the decorative stitches worked, as well. Thanks to you (and citysewing) I'm back in business.

[@shabanasathar6739]

Thank you so much! If it weren't for this video, I would've had to go really far just to fix my machine. It took a little trial and error since my machine isn't the same as yours but in the end it worked perfectly. I really cant express how grateful I am 👍

[@MellyDawne]

Serious the best video explaining what needs to be done to fix the timing. It helped that you were working on the same machine I have! Thanks so much!!

[@19Greenhelle]

Finally, after 19 useless videos, ONE very useful one that I feel like tackling, that feels manageable. Thank you!!

[@angelam7764]

Thank you so much for this detailed video! I fixed my Singer Patchwork in no time after watching this. Best video I’ve seen for this issue. Thanks again!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

That was very well done - most of us don't know what the trouble can be when things aren't working as they should. Not only did you show how to troubleshoot but a nicely detailed presentation on how to fix it. I have an older Singer (38 years old) electronic that has begun skipping the occasional stitch. Was worried it might be the electronics (which I would never mess with) but now it may be more of a small timing issue. You have given me some tools to do my own trouble shooting which may or may not mean a trip for some service. : )

[@ronnijaime2919]

I searched sooooooooo much and you my hero finally showed what’s needing to be done!! And you don’t have an annoying voice like the others !!! You rock!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@TestDontguess]

Glad the video helped 👍

[@JamiRae]

You described & demonstrated this better than anyone I’ve seen so far! I’m off to go try it! Thank you! 🙏

[@susanbanack4855]

Thank you. My machine went out of time right in the middle of a seam. Your video will help me get it back on track.

[@lindahenrichsen2905]

You are my hero! Clear instructions and video. I was ready to trash my machine, and now.....Tah Dah....just like new!

[@asavoy6333]

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[@kristina2417]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This did the trick I've spent hours trying to do it and I watched this video and the magic starting happening again and you saved me from paying a lot money by sending to a shop. Thank YOU!

[@WendySWelch]

Wife here, did it all by myself. Thank you so much, I was just gonna throw it out if I couldn't do it.

[@AlweeNBoo]

Got a sewing machine handed down to me from gma and it was a mess! This vid helped a lot with one of the issues. Thanks!!

[@kathybryant4185]

Thank you so much, I had worked on my Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine all day with no luck until I watched your video, first try fixed it. It is a little scary looking and a little intimidating but it sure was worth it!!,,Thanks again, I was about to scrap the darned thing.

[@Dandelionsbym]

OMG! You have no idea the relief I have after watching your video after looking for days. I am confident I can fix my machine's hook timing now thanks to your video. Thank you, thank you and thank you! 🙏

[@TestDontguess]

Hope it works out for you, have a great day

[@Dandelionsbym]

@@TestDontguess It did, but now I am having issues with the thread. It keeps breaking and gets off the needle. It is driving me crazy. if you have an idea of what could be, please let me know. I have rethreaded, changed the needle, adjust tension, etc.

[@Alex-pd1je]

Thank you for this! I got a killer deal on Craigslist without realizing what there was an issue with the machine. After a bit of frustration I landed on your page and it helped me fix the issue. Thank you very much!

[@TestDontguess]

+Alex glad I was able to help

[@Chrissy_Onye]

jerry bskorner can u help me this isn't detailed enough

[@ninacordaway4359]

Happened to me too!

[@steveschwartz914]

This video made me a hero with my wife. Thanks.

[@robertberkowski6966]

THE BEST VIDEO and SOLVED MY PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY!!! You absolutely nailed it on video with great close up and how to step by step repair. Once I FINALLY found this video it took me 5 min to fix. Well done and hope others find this as helpful. Cheers R from NZ

[@kevinmikolajczyk4357]

Awesome help!!! Sewing machine newbie I am, but consider myself mechanically adept. I found the cogged belt that times all top moving parts to all bottom moving parts had skipped 1 cog due to a loosely adjusted belt tensioner. All is well in paradise, forget buying flowers and candy, if you can fix the sewing machine you’re golden. Key is hook should be passing the needle just as needle about to raise from its lowest point. 😎

[@cynthiasands2580]

Singer 6510 Scholastic - Thank you so much! Though my machine looked different, I was able to make it work. FYI for others with the 6510 ..has the adjustments for the shaft directly under the timing carriage (not the back end of the machine) and has three screws you have to loosen. Great help, thanks again~

[@rachj1398]

OMG... thank you so much. I have been trying to fix my Brother LX3817 for 4 hours. Your video is so helpful.

[@notable811]

This worked for your machine? I have the same one and have been looking for helpful videos for about 2 weeks

[@anabelumana6940]

Please let us know how you even opened it up!! I’m so frustrated 😭

[@draculaherself]

I've been at my bloody wits ends! I have an austin machine and nowhere helps. I've done all sorts. You brilliant person! Thank you so much!

[@kathyparrow1390]

LOL this is very simple to follow. I don't have the same machine but the concept seems workable. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@juliemoore1971]

Wow what a great video, just fixed my singer stylist 7258 in no time at all. Keep up the good work, That was a very easy video to follow. Thanks a lot

[@sgtpeechez11]

I was able to fix this myself because of this video! I have a Singer Curvy! So happy I didn't have take it in! Thank you!

[@jbk51691]

Thank you for this visually detailed video. I was able to correct the timing on my Pfaff sewing machine without having to take it in to the repair shop and currently with the CV19 virus that's not going to happen for some time. Now back to sewing face masks.

[@tashaqueen1970]

Thank you so much! I emailed the company and they said it was going to take a long time to contact me. I fixed it and I am back to my project!

[@stargatepioneer]

Thank you very much! My wife was in tears tonight after breaking her machine. I was able to get it back in time fortunately. I won;t be getting lucky tonight since she works, but here's hoping for tomorrow! =)

[@TestDontguess]

Good job fixing the wife’s sewing machine 👍

[@archuprem100]

Thanks a lot Jerry :-). I was planning to sell my favorite Singer Curvy, because of this problem .I explore ur video and it got fixed.I just spent $1.97 for sae & metric key set..

[@Darek80]

Thanks for Your for sharing this video. I fixed sewing machine my wife. I wish you all the best.

[@TrinitySurvivorNet]

THANK YOU!!! Mine was jamming and it saved me time and money! Excellent pics, too! Mine is a Curvy 8780 but the guts looked the same. Back to mask making!

[@icre8arch]

Was in the middle of making face masks for the virus. Your video got me up and running again. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this.

[@TestDontguess]

Your welcome this video has become very popular in the past little while

[@josephkitchen7554]

Thank you, the most informative video I’ve seen for this problem. Although the position of the part to loosen etc. isn’t in the exact same place, your video pointed me in the right direction.

[@rmk7120]

With your excellent focus on the movement, helped me understand the timing. Thanks

[@redtruckhomes]

Thank you SO much! I was able to fix my sewing machine thanks to your video!! I'm not mechanically inclined and was so happy that this was something I did by myself! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@TestDontguess]

+shannon banks glad the video was able to help you

[@Chrissy_Onye]

jerry bskorner can u please help me

[@Steven_Williams]

Thanks a lot for this video! I just fixed the timing on my wife's Singer Athena. Everything was easy except tightening the Allen screws which were at a crazy angle, but machine works great now.

[@kayrodabaugh5747]

Thank you for this video! I have 2 Singer machines, 1 older I had to replace gears in and hadn't been able to get timing set right on , and a new 1that thread had bound up in because I didn't have tension set right.

[@robokilroy]

Great stuff, thanks! Gained enough information from your video to repair the timing on my wife's crappy "Lil Sew and Sew" machine that I was ready to punt off the deck.

[@47f0]

Couple things: 1) test with your widest zig-zag - just to be sure the thread is hooked with the needle at far left and far right. 2) depending on where the timing slipped, there may still be feed dog timing issues - more subtle, but that can cause problems with your stitch length.

[@thatxonexguy5438]

Can you explain more or #2 please? I think im having that issue right now after fixing my timing.

[@cuaroundclown]

You beez the man Jerry! Why do you call this a BS Korner this is legit. You just saved us a butt load of money and we are grateful and are fans. You are a very smart man and thanx for sharing your knowledge~ WJU

[@msnicole2820]

do you know what size and name of the tool I use. Thanks

[@shwemoor]

So clear, so precise no running around: Mr. Practical -thank you.

[@sabinaschaflinger7639]

Was going to give 5 stars until that sexist comment on the end.... i have several male friends who are fantastic on the sawing & other so called female activities. & ... you might get lucky tonight? 🤯 implying females are A - incapable of mending the mashine B - trade sex for favours. I hope you got no daughters. I mend most my stuff myself & teach my daughters to do so do. Think before you speak.

[@zoesalamahill]

You just saved me SO much money!!! Thank you! It worked!!!

[@luisviera3462]

Excellent video!! Fixed my timing on the first try. Great step by step repair work.

[@msnicole2820]

do you know what size and name of the tool I use. Thanks

[@marcerasmus3745]

WOW... this was just so helpful, thanks a ton jerry...i fixed my wife's sewing machine because of this!

[@luckydog-287]

Awesome video! Excellent camera work, and instruction. Thank you!

[@shananarocks]

Great tutorial! I will now take my out of sync Singer sewing machine and see if it can be fixed. Your tutorial will probably help alot of seamstress out there making a decent living. Cheers!

[@suelamb5949]

Thank you so much saved me an expensive trip to the repairers

[@kizkopop]

Best video on solving this problem. Followed your instructions and it was easy. Thanks!

[@chrisholbrook141]

Very useful. This technique will correct timing if it was put out by belt slippage, but the exact gap between the needle shaft and the shuttle hook was not given. It is probably specific to each model of machine. Mine's a Singer 4411. Having adjusted the timing gap to be 3mm, I find that the initial pickup works but when the machine is run under power, the bobbin thread is no longer caught. I'll try increasing the gap.

[@mountainsno]

a lady brought hers to me today.... it is freezing up We have cleaned and checked around the bobbin area. I just thought I would ask in case you have any ideas. Thank you. This video is awesome.

[@joharryman1320]

Thank you for making this video! You just saved me about $135 bucks!

[@betty1497]

Thanks; second time I've used your video to adjust the hook timing - great explanation without fluffing around thanks heaps

[@luciarubio880]

Just know im commenting in 2019, you really are a life saver! This worked perfectly. Thank you a million times!!

[@Lolafied77]

You are so awesome!! I can't thank you enough. It's fixed and no waiting for 2 weeks and cost nothing, muah!!

[@christinehawley8892]

Excellent video! Took me awhile to find it online, but it helped me fix the problem! Thank you!

[@markmarkw1919]

Excellent video! Clear and concise (although it did go kind of blue at the end...) without a lot of hoopla. Thank you for taking the time to do it. One thing puzzles me though; even if it's out of time, the needle should never go down far enough to hit the plastic disc under the bobbin should it? Seems like the needle wasn't pushed all the way in in addition to the timing thing.

[@lmd6204]

I'm having the same peoblem

[@Shisimocha3]

Thank you so much for your helpful video. This saved me $90 twice!

[@stephaniethompson3356]

Awesome video! So perfect for any new Singer Machine. I got it working great again, thank you!

[@emiliagamboni6644]

Thank you, this saved me so much time and money. I was able to do it and get back to my projects!!

[@jessicagilligan6743]

Thank you so much! My timing went out mid-project and I hated the thought of waiting for a repair.

[@debcoblentz9737]

Another wife here👋fixed it on my own, thanks very much for your help!

[@alyssarose1830]

Great video! But, come to find out, the needle was not pushed up all the way. It was Not out of time. My bad. You saved my frustration and money. Thank you, thank you.

[@TestDontguess]

glad to hear that you got it fixed up

[@padmababu3798]

Very clear instructions to fix timing problem. Thank you.

[@nickiwesson433]

Thank you for the video. That was exactly what my machine needed. I am still having a problem with skipped stitches when sewing in reverse. Any idea how to fix that?

[@thegapsthatneedfilling2024]

Hi I have the same machine that you demonstrated on , I am noticing that when I load my bobbin my machine will stop and the computer will send a beeping signal and all the lights will flash on the computer board the machine stops threading the bobbin can you tell me what to do.

[@lianayarckin9368]

I have taken my sewing machine apart as in your video. I see that the gear (that would be responsible for turning the hook) on the end of the rod does not rotate when the rod is rotating. It is as if it is loose. It will kind of move, but not in full rotation with the rod. I have a photo to show you. This is my Singer sewing machine that I bought with my own money when I was 18 in 1986. I know I can buy a new one, but, I like this one and now that I have seen the insides, thanks to you, I want to save it.

[@jeanpotillo9710]

Perfect. Made the fix on the first attempt. You rock.

[@bigclivedotcom]

A bit annoying that the timing can slip out so easily, unless the timing belt has jumped? There's a tendency to use brute force when the thread gets tangled internally. I tend to ram the side wheel back and forth with enough force to snap the thread, and so far nothing has gone out of alignment. (I've bent some needles though.) Mines an old Tpoyota machine which I deliberately chose for its simplicity. No buttons at all.

[@TestDontguess]

hahah i was sewing canvas and purchased some really strong thread and it's been a bit harsh on this Chinese Machine

[@bigclivedotcom]

Yeah, they're not designed for men. I used mine on heavy PVC/polyester fabric and it stalled where the seams crossed and needed manual assistance to get going.

[@capedoryus]

bigclivedotcom keep an eye out for any of the old Kenmore machines. all cast metal and they take a beating. I'm suggesting Kenmore because they are not in the collectors world and can be found pretty cheap. forget eBay as the shipping will be more than the machine is worth.

[@bobbiekennamerfineproperti454]

My machine has not been used for a while. I cleaned and lubricated it. The first few stitches are ok then needle pulls to right and sewing stops. Do you think this is the timing?

[@brentroberts472]

@@bigclivedotcom manually turn wheel when you sew over corners. Don't use pedal.

[@DaddyJoelR]

Thank you! My wife is complaining it squeaks a bit now, but I did get lucky!

[@Julia-cd7fu]

Thank you for this video. I was able to fix machine. Although it took me a whole lot longer than you. Thanks!

[@capedoryus]

the last thing I expected was this video. great job. I have a machine out now that I timed using the gears. yea PIA but the set screws on mine are a 5 sided bolt head that sits in a well. yep need to get a Penta thin walled socket. if I get up the courage I will use an EZ out and replace with a socket head. just saying use an EZ out gives me the willies. thanks again.

[@heathermaxwell6400]

Thanks very much. Fixed my singer myself. Hubs might get lucky anyway. 🤔

[@amilb11]

You're too kind.

[@diydoitwithtinna4312]

Thanks for this video I have got a same problem with my singer quantum 9960 which is very annoying today just been looking for the video like this now i will try to do it tomorrow after I eat some foods to make sure I can concentrate!!! Hopefully will be fixed. Thanks x