Originally Posted by bikersal
I have an embroidery machine, but I borrowed a Kenmore 28 sewing machine to knock out a quilt. I can't figure out how to lock the needle shaft so it doesn't go up and down so I can wind bobbins. There must be a button or something, cause the wheel doesn't unlock. Hopefully someone who has that machine can help me.
Sal
Sal,
See the hand wheel on the right of your machine, look at it straight on. You will see a knob in the middle, perhaps silver? (can't get to my kenmore at the moment so not sure if it is the same color as the wheel or silver).
Now sit back in front of your machine, with you left hand hold the wheel so it doesn't move, with your right hand, loosen the knob. You will be turning the knob.
That will stop the needle bar from moving up and down. If it doesn't, your machine needs a trip to the Sewing Machine Doctor for a little repair on the ... my mind went blank! what the heck is that called???? oh goodness! I can't remember! well the sewing doc will know.
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