i have a zig zag sewing machine thit is a model 146.b that is pretty old but it worked when it was given to me and i have the book and all attatchments. i used it once and it locked up on me . the light comes on but that is all it does. i can hear some noise but it doesn.t do anything. how can i fix this

barbara, February 2007

Hello barbara,
It may be as simple as a piece of thread stuck in the bobbin case, take the balance wheel and turn it away from you, if there is thread stuck it will free it off, failing that make sure you start to sew with the needle out of the fabric and the takeup lever at the top, failing that it must be electrical or mechanical but probably very unlikely.
drivewithken@blueyonder.co.uk
Ken

Ken Dourof, June 2007