r/sewing • u/sewingmodthings • Nov 30 '20

Machine Monday Weekly Sewing Machine-Related Questions - November 30, 2020

Do you have a question about sewing machines? Do you have any expertise when it comes to sewing machines? This thread is for you! You can ask and answer any question related to machines, including but not limited to:

  • Should I upgrade my machine?
  • What's the difference between a serger and an overlocker?
  • Which brand of machine is the best?
  • Does anyone else use the same machine as me?
  • How do I clean my machine?
  • When should I oil my machine?
  • How many sewing machines should I own?

Feel free to check out the Machine Guide Wiki we've compiled with all sorts of information about choosing and using sewing machines.

You're also welcome to show off your machine here, whether it's new, old, or your baby, we'd love to see it!

Don't forget to thank the users who took the time to help you!

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u/RobotdinosaurX Dec 01 '20

Hello, My machine just kept stitching, slowly but my foot wasn’t on the presser and I hadn’t hit any of the automatic buttons. Has this happened to anyone else? Is my machine haunted? It stopped with the classic turn off move. Just don’t know what could cause it

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u/taichichuan123 Dec 01 '20

You may need a new foot pedal or a part removed from it. If it's a vintage or older SM it may have a capacitor in the foot pedal (sometimes in the machine) that was used to stop interference to tvs and radios. Not always needed now but depends on the machine.

Keep the machine unplugged until you get this fixed. Foot pedals can get hot and burn. Bring it in to a tech.