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how do i get the needle to pick up thread ?

HELP. my old Brother sewing maching in all good mechanical order though will not pick up a stitch . How can i remedy this ?
Deb, June 2008
Hello Deb,
Sounds like it has gone out of time, if you have put a new needle in and it still won't pick up that is the problem, I can attach timing instructions if you e-mail me.
Ken

drivewithken@blueyonder.co.uk, June 2008
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