My Sewing Machine Won't Zig Zag - Timing Repair

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I'm an engineer, work on some of the most difficult advanced engineering in the world. Wife says... "Sewing machine won't stagger stitch." Brent says, "I'll fix it." (Quietly, Brent Googles the issue, and watches THE REAL Sewing machine engineer Miss Taylor, show BRENT, how to do it.) Brent quietly goes up stairs, easily fixes the issues. Brent is rewarded. We will name this child Niler, out of respect of these chain of events. (LOL) Thank you dear, let me see if I can make er work! Blessings.

[@Billybloop]

You're a creep

[@constructingadditionalpylo8597]

Since nobody has liked or commented on this glorious comment, I am here to make that right.

[@Billybloop]

@@brentbarnhart5827 no one wants to know how your 'wife' 'rewards' you. It's not funny. You are a cr**p.

[@Billybloop]

@@brentbarnhart5827 weirdo

[@TerriKash-NEO]

OMG I love you. I literally almost lost my mind last night when my machine suddenly stopped zig zagging. Seriously, after 40 years of sewing, I felt like I was going insane with the settings selectors and looking through the manual to check my settings. Your video so clearly explained the problem and how the machine works. OMG - seriously, I love you

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Aawwwhhh...thanks for the nice comment Terri. I felt the same way when my machine was fixed also. I'm so happy my video was helpful for you...Happy Sewing!

[@andyruina]

@Niler Taylor. This video is really clear and well made. But it is wrong!!! The hook is on the piece that was pulled out. The thing you call the hook is not the hook. And the hook actually hooks from left to right (on your machine), not from right to left. And it should meet the needle just above the eye. And it should do that when the needle has lifted .092" (or 2.2 mm). And, to make that happen most often the adjustment is with the rotary position of the hook (adjusted under the machine), not the needle bar height (what you showed, which is also part of timing). I believe that what you did happened to get your machine working. Lowering the needle does often help the hook catch the thread loop. But not always. And it can also cause problems because there is not always space for the lowered needle for the full stitch cycle. Basically, however, it is some kind of fortuitous coincidence that your repair worked for you and works for other people. In short: the alignment you demonstrate in this video is not the desired alignment of the actual hook and needle. The steps you show are close to, but not the same as, the steps for one of the three adjustments for needle timing. You can think of the three parts as hook rotary position (left-right on your machine), hook distance from the needle (which is key, but is not adjustable on some machines and if it can be done, it is done quite different ways on different machines), and needle height (which you showed how to adjust, but didn't show correctly what height to adjust to). Some machines also need the feed-dog timing set. If the feed dog timing is off, the fabric will move while the needle is in the fabric. This will bend the needle a bit when it is down which can cause skipped stitches, tangles and broken needles. All of these can be done by mere mortals, you don't need a degree from sewing machine repair school to do these. But it is a bit more involved than what you show. There are lot of videos on the internet about these things. I think, however, that if you made one it would be one of the best because you speak so clearly, have such a pleasant tone, and have such good video work. I would be more than happy, really, to help you with this. Like you, I like to help people. And helping such an effective helper like you would be an extra pleasure. Andy Ruina, [e-mail], WhatsApp# [phone].

[@Drottninggatan2017]

Thanks for pointing this out! I thought I was going mad there for a moment. Everybody in the comments were so happy with the instructions, but that is not the hook, nor was the procedure correct. So how come it worked? The hook has a very sharp pointy part, almost as pointy as a needle, that passes by the needle as it is on the way up. The tip of the hook needs to pass the needle slightly above the eye. I am happy that everybody is happy, but I don't know why. Have we discovered a new way of timing a sewing machine?

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Good question. I'm not an expert, only used info that was translated to me by my local reparman...maybe he got it wrong too. LOL. Anyway...it did work and I thank you all for watching my video.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Good question. I'm not an expert, only used info that was translated to me by my local reparman...maybe he got it wrong too. LOL. Anyway...it did work and I thank you all for watching my video.

[@MO3B1N2YT]

I don’t know how many times you need to hear this but thank you thank you thank you. You’ve just saved yet another sewing machine from the dump!!!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Aaawwwhhh…thank you so much for the nice comment and for watching my video, and I hope you subscribed! Happy Sewing!

[@autumn.chills]

This video was posted 6 years ago but today you helped me fix my machine!! Thank you!! This was so straight forward. 💜

[@robertsteele1668]

Niler, thanks from Oregon! my wife's old sears kenmore had been acting up for years and had effectively died. there are no new machines available on the web so i used your video to adjust the timing on the old thing and all is now well. she's sewn masks for ourselves and others. thanks! we are all a little safer now.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Aaawwwhhh...so happy my video was helpful for you and I'm sure your masks look fabulous...be safe...Happy Sewing!

[@joanweed7468]

Niler, I have been watching several videos tonight. You speak so clearly and using the pencil as a pointer meant I could see what you were talking about. Thank you

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@emmapol5551]

Thank you a gazillion times ! After watching countless videos, spending hours trying to tinker with that mess, your video saved my wallet, my time, and my wife's kimono, in 5 easy minutes !

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Wow! Cool! Glad my video was helpful and I'm all for saving money! Happy Sewing!

[@tmontero8492]

Niler! you are amazing to have figured this out! Your machine bobbin area greatly resembles my old Kenmore -- the zigzag hasn't worked for quite a while. I'll give your solution a try. Thanks so much for posting this fix.

[@cindyduran7287]

Awesome teacher and presenter of information. So easy to understand. Now I am gonna do it.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you so much Cindy for the nice comment and I wish you the best. Thanks for watching and Happy Sewing!

[@annekstrom3930]

Thank you, Niler! I recently pulled my 1960s Viking machine out of storage and I rehabbed it using KZbin videos. It makes beautiful straight stitches, but the zig-zag was gone!. Using your video, I learned about timing and I got zig-zag back in less than 5 minutes. You are a talented teacher! Thank you so very much!!! Stay safe and well.

[@nadineknaus9344]

Awesome! My sewing machine was a high school graduation gift from my mother 50 years ago. When it stopped zig zagging I was heartbroken thinking it would cost a fortune to fix. Thanks for showing me how to fix my machine. I am so happy and grateful!

[@raquel12870]

I wish I can hug you! Thank you! Thank you! My baby of 15 years is back and running! A million hugs from Puerto Rico! You have a subscriber for life!

[@harleyangie]

Thank you for your wonderful video. I’ve been buying used sewing machines at thrift stores and reselling them to help pay bills and came across this issue today. What a simple fix. Thank you so much. I’m learning!

[@Elagydaorb]

Blessed day! Thank you for sharing, this saved me from donating another machine for lack of knowledge. Now I can use that money to buy more notions and fabric. Blessing!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I know right! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@shernealm5538]

Hi Niler, I just found this video, searching, today! Thank you so much! Your patient, clear explanations and clear pictures helped me solve a sudden problem on my old Kenmore! 👍👍

[@lauramielli8314]

Thank you so much! We were going insane trying to figure out why my sewing machine wasn't zigzagging anymore!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Cool Laura! I'm so happy my video worked for you. I know how you feel. When it worked for me, I started celebrating! I just knew I had to share it with my viewers. I'm so happy that you found my channel and watched my video. Check my video link below to see how to clean and oil your machine. I hope you like it...Happy Sewing! (copy and paste the link in your browser) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anK8h2ael9Z5arc

[@944gemma]

Best video I've seen yet on timing your sewing machine. Your explanations are always, all ways, the best.

[@a.m.goebel165]

Thank you so much. My old Kenmore was sewing straight but not zig zag. I had never had a problem before but after watching your marvelous video I discovered the needle was too short and after replacing with a new one --- voila! Zigs and zags all over the place! Bless you for making my day!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

KOOL BEANZ!!! Glad to see my video was helpful for getting you in getting up back up and zig zaging...Happy Sewing!

[@kerim.peardon5551]

I think this is why my Singer does straight stitches, but none of the fancy zigzags. I also have a Brother embroidery machine that won't sew at all after I ran into a pin; I knew that something had probably knocked it out of alignment. I will have to check both machines and see if I can fix them. Apparently the sewing machine places around here are dubious. I have heard too many stories of people getting a basic servicing and ending up with machines that no longer work. Not to mention the cost. It didn't occur to me until just now that I might be able to fix them myself. I forgot my golden rule which is that you can learn to do anything on KZbin.

[@YukiNoShinku]

I just had an "aaaah, i get it!" moment :) thank you for your very clear explanation! I have a cheap sewing machine that I use right now to learn, until I can actually justify investing in a more expensive one. I have almost given up on it countless times but videos like yours keep me going! thank you thank you thank you!

[@karenlittlewood9475]

Oh my gosh!! You saved my machine ANOTHER visit to the repair man and so simply. Your video was so easy to understand and do!. THANK YOU

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome Karen. Glad my video was helpful and a money saving video! Thanks for watching!

[@sandyhoy3048]

THANK YOU!!! I've had my Viking 3610 1980 and it's in beautiful condition. BUT, it no longer zigzags, although does straight stitch beautifully. I'm going to try this and see if it works, and I think it will. Didn't understand the timing thing, now I do, thanks to you!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I hope it works for you Sandy, let me know. Happy Sewing!

[@socoa79]

Thank you Niler!!! I think you're a goddess for posting this video. My sewing machine hasn't zigzagged for a long time, and I just avoided making things that called for it. Your instructions were perfect! I had even had my machine professionally repaired, and they didn't fix it. So happy😊🌷!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome! Glad my video was helpful for you.

[@rich-f-in-tx6388]

The thing you were calling the hook is actually the shuttle carrier. It's actually what drives the shuttle from side to side in the hook raceway. Put the shuttle back in the machine and time the slight rise of the needle to the sharp tip of the shuttle. This is what grabs your upper thread and wraps it around the bobbin case, catching the bobbin thread and forming a stitch. Essentially, between each stitch, the thread is twisted into place between the holes. I hope I made sense. Not hating, just helping. Cleaning and proper oiling of the machine are also a huge help after you've timed your machine. Have a blessed day! 😬

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you for this information, but this technique worked for me so I shared it with my viewers...it's a play on words and it caught your attention. Thank you for watching.

[@angelalong5784]

OMGosh I love you! I’m working on a Smash Book & wanted to zigzag on paper. My zag went zig and I didn’t know what had happened! Once I found your very precise video that was understandable I started with the inside. I hate taking it apart I’m afraid I’ll never get it back together. I. Did it and learned how to open my machine. You are a lifesaver & it WORKED!!! YEAH!! Thank you so very much!! My zigzag is working great!!!

[@rufusstandefer4267]

Finally! A clear explanation of what sewing machine timing is. Smart video, clear, succinct and understandable. Thank you

[@kimberlyc6637]

2nd day of quarantine I thought I broke my machine and I thought I might be in psychological trouble but I'm happy to report that your video saved me! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome. Glad my video was helpful.

[@jamiepope6272]

Thank you! Im new to sewing and my machine did this after one use.... this saved me a bunch of heartache.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Kool Beanz! Glad my video was helpful.

[@littleangelfire81]

Going to try this as soon as I get a chance. I'm only an amateur - I can't even hardly sew a straight line, lol. I bought my older machine used at a flea market 12 years ago and it has never done a zig zag stitch. Crossing fingers this is the fix!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching,

[@lindasharris]

My Brother machine was experiencing the same symptoms as described in the video above. It would only sew straight stitches without skipping. My husband and I were prepared to do the timing repair but first he told me to check the needle, that it looked like it was going to far down. So before you go to all the trouble to try to reset the timing. Try this! Check to see if your needle is inserted all the way into the shaft that holds the needle. I did as he said and sure enough the needle was not inserted all the way! I had broken a needle and when I replaced it, I did not slid it all the way up. That was all that was wrong with my machine! WooHoo. However I will come back to this video in the future Niler, if need be. You really did a great job with the video and made me understand way more about my machine than I have ever known.

[@claudemonet5415]

What a wonderful clear explanation! Although my sewing machine is another model and I won't be able to apply your advise, I deeply appreciate your proffesional demonstration! Thanks so much!

[@moonagemobscene]

I opened mine up (different sewing machine, mine's a Janome Schoolmate S2015). It's very old and has never been properly cleaned. I opened it up and took out the bobin holder. There was so much lint in there I actually tried just cleaning it out and trying again before messing with the timing. It works now! This is probably common sense for experienced sewers, but this was news to me

[@anotherblonde]

The best explanation and demonstration of setting timing on YT !

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are welcome Tina. Thanks for watching.

[@RAYAR54]

I have to comment on this video, I can't let it go. You remove the shuttle hook, the part that picks up the needle thread, and set it aside, then point to the shuttle hook driver and refer to it as the hook. The shuttle hook driver has a shaft that extends through into a gear box and has a gear on the other end secured with set screws. This is where you likely will have to adjust a timing problem on the machine shown, so not as easy to do as your viewers percieve it to be.

[@shellysadventures2875]

exactly my issue. this kinda works but the shuttle driver is really the issue for me too

[@Berylsnecklace]

Thank you so much! Your explanation and pictures are excellent!!! I finally understand how my machine works (and doesn't!). Please continue to make more instructional videos!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jmarylastone]

THANKS for showing this - I bought a treadle sewing machine - when I took that assembly apart I found gobs and gobs of lint - it was the perfect time to clean

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Cool. Makes you feel good when you can fix your own machine! Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@gracegarnica7409]

thank you so much for this! I’m a beginner sewer and wanted to move on from straight stitches to zig zags only to find out that mine didn’t work! can’t wait to try this out in the morning and experiment with some lettuce hems :)

[@rebel5fx]

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. My machine went from making something that resembled a dying patient cardiogram to a beautiful zig zag

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

LOL! Glad my video was helpful for you.

[@RSHagen-pi7ku]

This was the first machine I bought.. new.. my daughter now has it. Saving this vid. For her.

[@janisi9262]

Thank you so much! I've had an otherwise perfectly good machine sitting around for 5+ years because the timing is off - now I know how to fix it!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad I could help!

[@sheilavillamil4195]

Excellent tutorial. You made me feel comfortable doing something that would have seemed so scary to do alone. And I have so much more knowledge now. Thank you.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Aaawwwhhh...thanks Sheila for the nice comment and I'm so glad my video was helpful for you...Happy Sewing!

[@marilynwebster2368]

Girlfriend, you are truly a blessing from the Lord...seriously! My brot set T

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you for the nice comment!

[@nancyloomis3046]

Wow...never knew about the timing thing. I’ve got an old New Home that will do decorative stitches with cams, but I bought it used and don’t have the cams...only the 0 Cam for manual zigzag. But now it won’t zigzag at all. I’m planning on selling this machine that sews a gorgeous straight stitch...but no zig zag. I’m gonna try your timing fix. Thanks!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I hope it works...let me know. Thanks for watching!

[@sdelthomas]

My machine zigzags again!!! You are the best!

[@helenmaryball7149]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in the middle of a huge project and this is exactly the fix I needed!!!! Very clear and precise explanation and video. Thank you, again!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome Helenmary!

[@imadish5356]

You are a genius! Top video on this issue -easy and concise. Thank you!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you so much for the nice comment and I'm glad my video was helpful for you.

[@TheBevRlee]

Thank you so much. Even your machine looks like mine, old school bobbin and all...saved me £60

[@ajnonameajnoname7173]

Very good information I did not know that you could set the timing from that position without going underneath the machine thank you very much

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome. Thanks so much for watching my videol.

[@amberallen9287]

Thank you so much! Your video helped me more then any other video out there. I've been trying to fix the timing for hours. I was able to fix in minutes after watching this. Thank you!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Great to hear!

[@julil.9149]

Thank you! I found other videos how to do this under the machine, but this was much easier!! I had to move the needle up as far as it could go for the left needle to stop skipping stitches using a double needle. Your machine is very similar to my Kenmore Ultra Stitch 12 1595281.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Cool! Glad my video was helpful for you. Happy Sewing!

[@ashleylauderback8579]

This was a well done instructional video on how to fix timing. I understood you and was able to fallow thank you sooo much.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You're welcome Ashley, thank you so much for the nice comment.

[@wendywalker5839]

Thank you SOOO much! You saved me an hour’s drive one way and $175 charge.🙏

[@elizabethhamer2425]

Best repair video for repair sewing machines

[@paulahaller]

Oh my goodness imagine my surprise when you taking apart your bobbin mechanisms and realizing your machine looks exactly like mine and those mechanisms area. Just the outside is painted a bit differently but other than that your machine essentially is my 1980s Nelco! Our machines are sisters. Sweet. Thanks for the video. Hopefully I will be able to repair the reason why my zigzag stitching skips often. On a side note you wouldn't know where I could find an accessories case which slips on by the foot there would you? Sadly a previous repairman kept mine and claimed he didn't and for over 20 years I've been looking for a new one.

[@buckwheat7424]

that's a' better description than the so called sewing experts can give, or at least it's the better description i've found online about straight line hands on example, without assuming everyone knows what's being talked about, so you show it simple. like this one tutorial, obviously someone very educated in sewing machine repair, shows how to adjust hook timing for a topload bobbin, which is easy to understand, but unless i heard it wrong (after 4 times of replay,) he said the needle in a zig zag setting cannot be moving from side to side (zigging or zagging,) when the needle is in the thread, and that was also easy to understand, only i can't figure out if that is completely reliant on the hook timing. he mentioned the gears closest forward by the needle bar can be adjusted, only my machine singer 2662 doesn't have those gears on a shaft, it has flat linkages that move from the big barrel of stitch settings back by the motor end of the machine. the hook timing looks fine, but still the needle goes into the material and then does its sweeping zigzaging and it carries the material back and forth with the highest foot pressure even. so the outcome is all the zig zag settings almost all have the same patterns of like swaying S. i might look at the needle bar screw, only that's for the hook timing, that's where I get lost.

[@frankbougrasse8047]

Thank you so much, I'm French your instruction are so clear that I understood it perfectly !!! Now I will try it and back here to post my feedback. Thanks!!!

[@tracyheath6076]

Golly, I sure hope this works. You explained it so comprehensible. Thank you !!!!! I have an old Singer that used to do a Zig Zag and then after not using it for awhile it won't GAH !!! Actually now that I think about it, my husband bought a new motor and foot petal and I wonder if taking off the old and putting on the new did something to the timing??? Also My reverse isn't acting right either. When I do quilts its a bit of a pain to have to turn the whole quilt around to just go back over stitches.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Did it work? I hope my video was helpful for you. Thanks for watching.

[@rhondaday1867]

Yay! Thank you! This was my exact problem. No issues last time I used my machine, then suddenly won't sew a zig-zag the next time. Gremlins!! 😈😁👍🏼

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad my video was helpful for you! Thanks for watching.

[@thagw9342]

So if its not meeting the hook do you just loosen the screw until it does? A bit confused. I was following up until the point you loosened the needle bar screw. Do you tighten it back after or just leave it?

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Good question. After slightly unscrewing the needle, I slid the bar down slightly and yes, re-tighten the screw so it won't come out. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for your question.

[@itsrachelfish]

Was worried my sewing machine was totally messed up but you explained how to fix it easily :D

[@pinningformichigan8120]

Thank you so much!! I have finally fixed my machine! Keep up the good work.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Kool Beanz! Glad I could help. Happy Sewing!

[@terrionk8201]

Thank you for this video, unfortunately, this method didn't work for my sewing machine. My machine is an old model, Euro Pro X EP380, but has never been used and it would only sew a straight line. I had to take the lid off the top of my machine, push the needle back and forth and oil the parts that makes the needle move. It works perfectly now.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Kool Beanz! Glad you figured out what was wrong. Thanks so much for sharing your results with us. Happy Sewing!

[@michelecondon7821]

Loved your video instruction. So my zigzag is not about my needle moving position? Xoxo thank you

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome...Thanks for watching!

[@suzannahday1769]

I could kiss you NIler Taylor! What a life-saver!! Thank you for posting this video. Half-way thru a batch of dog jumpers and disaster struck but now I can carry on!!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

LOL! Thank you for the nice comment and for watching. Happy Sewing!

[@conniemoody5063]

You give wonderful explanations, demonstration and visibility. Thank you. You are amazing!

[@jerihenderson7702]

Thank you ,you did that very well. It was very important that you shined the light so we could see it. great idea

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cxqcxq5176]

thanks - subscribed - this might help for an old kenmore i got at a thrift store. my brand new brother lx3817 stopped sewing straight stitches at all, i can only sew with zig zag setting but can only get straight stitches out of it. Unfortunately, the timing is much more of a pain to fix with alan wrench after opening the entire casing. and i didn't fix it right apparently.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thanks so much for watching and for subscribing.

[@franm.k.5832]

Thank you so much. I have a Brother but the bobbin case looks just like White brand. Do you have to readjust the timing when you go back to straight stitch?

[@bekayezme]

Thank you so much for that. I had no idea that's how you adjusted the timing!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Neither did I. I'm the type to try and fix my own machines rather than go to a repairman. I did some research and figured it out. I thought I'd share my findings with my viewers. Thanks for watching.

[@mariannemccay8170]

Thanks for your time in showing those of us that didn't have a clue about timing how to fix what could be an expensive problem... thanks, thanks, thanks!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome.

[@tracyesterly9635]

Thanks...you helped me fix my sewing machine. You were very helpful!!!!!!!!!!

[@chitanya4u]

Thank you very much. That was very informative and now our machine is working perfectly.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Cool! Glad my video was helpful!

[@wrg1183]

YOU ROCK! By far the best explanation.

[@SewJenny]

Thank you!! I was able to fix 2 machines in quick order after this video.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Kool Beanz!!!!

[@reecebuttercup]

Wow you did a great job explaining thus action. I have two fancy machines and two older and I never knew this. But i do now. One of the girls in our group had a problem and someone sweet enough sent her your video. Thanks so much for thinking of others.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You're welcome!

[@nmd1211]

Just saw this video - my zig zag is stuck to the far right, sews straight in that position, and . . . thanks for this excellent video!

[@shopwornbear1171]

This video is soooooo frustrating. It shows you how to fix the timing just fine...on a side loading bobbin only. AAARRRG! I really needed this video to show swing on a needle arm adjustment for a top loader with a different configuration (read; Kenmore/Janome/Elna, same vintage machine as your White.) It is a good, well done video. I just wish that my search results would have given me a video where you showed those points on even a Singer, which at this vintage, is the same configuration basics as any of the above mentioned top loading sewing machines.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I'm so sorry my video wasn't helpful for you. I'm not familiar with top loading bobbin machines. I share the video with the machine that "I" use. I truly do hope you find a video on how to fix your problem for your mahcine. Thanks for watching.

[@shopwornbear1171]

@@NilerTaylor-relindesigns Sorry, it's not your fault, I just got frustrated that I cannot seem to find any videos on top loading machines of that vintage. Please excuse my frustrated post. Your video was very informative, just not something I was able to glean for information. Great channel though.

[@joshelton8335]

Such a clear way of explaining. Nicely done. Thank you.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LWIJAYA007]

Hello Niler, thanks for the video. I did check that the needle aligned well as you showed it here. However, my sewing machine still won't do zig zag. I saw another video and it shows that the needle moves a little sideways when it does the zigzag. Mine won't do that. I opened my machine and everything is in great condition (in my opinion). Thanks in advance for the help.

[@heatherkirk510]

Thank you so much! An easy fix for something that was driving me crazy and I had no clue how to sort.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad it helped!

[@xoio]

This machine is in fact a Toyota. Very well made.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching! I hope you subscribed…Happy Sewing.

[@doribrown8402]

Fantastic explanation and great camera work too! Thank you.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Glad you liked it! You're welcome.

[@sewfab7805]

Awesome video, but I have a question. What if your machine does a fabulous straight stitch, but is not doing a zig zag? Do you still adjust timing for zig zag if the straight stitch is perfect? Anxiously awaiting your answer. Thx you soooo much!

[@emilymorales5887]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You're very welcome!

[@taramallynn1766]

Such clear video and instructions. Thank you

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@gwenharlow4328]

Good clear photos and explanation

[@roscored1000]

hello Niler is this the same for all stitches? thanks

[@dereksmith1774]

It takes a little time but all it takes is a Allen wrench to adjust timing mine was missing so many stitches that it wouldn’t even do zig zag so I took it apart and dropped the bar down just a tad bit that holds the needle and it will drop the needle down for the thread to catch the running hook just don’t go to far it will bend your needle

[@Msrebelgirl86]

How do you adjust the bar to match up with the hook

[@roshnivaldar2746]

Thank you , I have a E&R Classic machine and I think it is just out by a 2mm , hope once I adjust that it will be good , Thank you again for a great video.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

I hope so too! You are so welcome, thanks for watching.

[@bekesize]

Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You're welcome Beke.

[@dorotheaholmes-stanley3588]

I understood everything you explained except for: 1.) am I turning the wheel to move the needle into position or am I sliding the needle bar manually. 2.) then once the needle is in position is that when I tighten the screw back up? Thanks

[@bassoonmom8914]

I have the exact same machine, but I don’t see the “hook.” My machine has been mostly unused for years. I’ve cleaned and oiled it, but no zig zag. The mechanism that moves back and forth will only move manually. I’m confused and can’t figure out if the timing is the issue since I can’t tell what the hook is.

[@4486xxdawson]

Have you figured it out yet?

[@bassoonmom8914]

sportster davidson Yes! This wasn’t the issue at all. It just needed a good oiling.

[@josephtermeer4595]

Hi Niler, yes, this is very helpful and so easy. Thanks for showing us!

[@fookutube501]

Girl thank you so much.My one is a Toyota model 2440 and it look just like yours ..actually i think thy're the same but with a different name.I had the same problem with number 8 and onward,but now its all good,now i can teach my niece how to sew

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Cool! I'm glad my video was helpful for you and I know your niece is going to be so excited to learn how to sew...Happy Sewing!

[@Terrie23JTN]

Thank you for this video! I don't have a White sewing machine; would this be the same for other major brands also?

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Could be. Most machines are like cars, having "a basic" make up. Check your operation manual also, sometimes there are trouble shooting tips there.

[@cuteyalexia]

Your machine looks similar to my machine that has timing issues. I have a Necchi model 921 which I can't find any information about it online, but I did find out by chance that it's the same as the Elnita 240. I'm so tempted to fix the timing myself but I don't want to make things worse.

[@cyndimeyer2562]

Just found your channel and I love it. Thumbs up times ten.

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thank you!

[@hu3bman]

This is for FRONT-LOADING BOBBIN MACHINES guys. So take notice. I own a Kenmore front-loader so video's for me. Thanks!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

You are so welcome.