Sewing machine stops working.

[Namarose]

[saden]

I always start with obvious first. If it just stops is it possible the power cord has wiggled out of the connection on the machine? Or a breaker thrown? Just a thought.

[qltsbme]

Maybe your foot control isn't plugged in all the way?

[gmaann]

My older Kenmore would get slow and stop sometimes. Turns out the 'brushes' were worn down. I tried to get new brushes at the Sears Parts place, was told they didn't sell brushes, only new motors, so I said "OK, I'll take a new motor", but they were out of stock. It was the day before Easter and I was still sewing Easter clothes for the kids, so they saw my desperation and sent me across the street to an electrical repair shop. I had the old 'brushes' in hand, the guy took one look, turned and made new ones for me - charged me 50¢! Kids wore their new clothes on Easter!

If your machine is an older one, with lots of 'miles' on it, this just might be the problem.

[gmaann]

P.S. You'll know if it is a loss of power if the light goes off. If the light stays on when the machine slows or stops, there is something else wrong!

[Namarose]

Saden, I will try the power cord but the light was on. I will look at the breaker too.

Qltsbme, The foot control and plug are the same one. But I will try it too.

Gmaann, I think the machine its 10 to 11 years old. I wrap the cord around the foot control. Maybe it a bad idea. I will look at it when I get back home. I'm on vacation right now.
Katherine

[Tiggersmom]

You can break some of the wires in cords wrapping them around things or them getting 'pinched' in something. . . .plus sometimes things just wear out.

I'm glad Sears sent you to the repair guy across the street gmaann! What a neat fix for only 50 cents! Whew, I bet you were sweating bullets!

[kadie]

Did you get your machine fixed yet?