Wow! You totally saved me! My needle kept falling out: the needle clamp screw wouldn't tighten up, it just kept turning. On taking the needle clamp screw out, I noticed that some thread near the tip had sheared off. I bought a new screw but again, it wouldn't tighten. I had to go a step further than your video to fix it: I'm adding what I did here in case it helps someone: I removed the black piece on the stem of the needle holder by unscrewing the screw you refer to in your video. Be warned, there is a tiny metal C shaped piece of metal in there that is loose once this part is taken off the stem. You can see where this is meant to go when you look at the bottom of the stem: it's the front section from the needle holding hole. I reassembled it by putting the black piece back onto the stem and leaving a gap to insert the C shape piece of metal (with the flat side of the C on the left as you look at it), using tweezers and tilting the machine slightly towards me. I pushed it up, which aligned the needle clamp screw holes. Then I used one finger to push the white/metal dangly bit (?) down and out the way so I could carefully put the screw holding the thread guide (which has two bits of metal attached to it) back into place and tighten it up. It felt like something a professional should have done, tbh - I was extremely relieved that I managed to get it all back together and even happier when it actually worked. I think a bit of the screw thread had come loose inside the needle clamp holder and this was stopping it from tightening properly (another metal semicircle of screw thread came out when I took the needle clamp screw holder off). Thanks again, I couldn't have done this without your video. I have the Opal 690.

This is brilliant. I had been just sewing elastic against the inner waistband. This is so much more finished looking and will be so much more comfortable.

Oooh, I want one! Gonna have to get pattern and fabric on my next check ❤

Thank god for your video. This just started happening to me and I was tearing my hair out trying to fix it! You’re my hero😊

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I love what you do!❤

I do see the screw but how do I access it? There is very little space and I can’t fit a screwdriver in there.

Thank you for posting this. I have the exact problem! I moved way out in the country and there are no service places to take my machine to. This saved me!!!

Bad time/video management, to mention tools three times, then end up 'talking' about sewing bottom & hem to people that might be their 1st project... What a shame, is a pretty dress.

Just found your channel. Thank you for this tutorial.

At first I was stumped why this didn’t work for me. Then I remembered that the filter said she stuck a small piece onto the new lifter bar. My machine was missing this! I found the part online at sewing parts online and ordered that too. It’s called “Knob Spring, Elna #395054-50”

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Love that you did this with the children. I discovered sewing only 6 years ago and am now obsessed. My mom is a brilliant sewist but I never picked it up until I was an adult. Just thinking how the kids will be able to make their own clothes and items. I love everything I make; even the clunkers!

What if you want long sleeves.

Thanks❤

Came across your tutorial today as I have just sewn an open front jacket and wasn't planning to put any lining in it as it is made with a knit fabric. However, the style of the jacket has a curved front requiring the seams to be notched /clipped and the front facing/finishing piece is only 1.5 inches wide when sewn on. Not happy with how unfinished it looks so now I'm going to line it and already have the pieces ready to go. thank you for this well-present tutorial - it has been a big help in determining how to go about attaching it. The only thing I plan to do differently is to not stitch across the bottom hem. After the fronts and neckline are attached I will then turn it up and hand stitch that edge into place.

Thank You!! Thank You!! You just saved me a ton of money! As one person said - you are a genius!!

This video is exactly what I was looking for 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️thank you

At last details how to do this unpicked instead pinning whilst wearing 😊 here we go !!!!

Quick question before I get started ... the front and back squares are supposed to be the full wrapped width? so if I measured at 46 inch I'd need to cut two pieces that are 69 inches wide?

Great tip

Girl I said who is holly 😂😂😂

Yes!😩 it does come in- I didn’t realize the sound was muted at the very beginning until it was already uploaded and finished!! Sorry about that.. but, I’m just saying “I love this pattern, it’s one of my favorites and that I love all things cowl neck” ❤️❤️

Beautiful. ! Loved your way of doing and listening to your viewers is awesome. Have been sewing for 4 decades. Always learn newer and better ways. Subscribed. 💞💞

Is there supposed to be sound? Oh... It comes in later 😅

I learned to sew from my grandmother eons ago. Using lace hem tape was a given for all garments. The only thing different she taught me was at each stitch through the fabric is to make a small knot in the lace tape.

Thanks. What is the purpose of having the lace on the inside?

Love this. I hope to make one as soon as I get my vision back😊

Nicely done! Thank you for the great information 💜

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Thank you for the excellent explanation. I was having the exact same problem with my Epic. I tightened up the little screw and voila! My machine is up and running again. Thank you so, so much!

Why in this video that you are moving so fast that no one can keep up with you ,I can not watch this .Happy sewing

What a great tutorial and still so helpful/relevant 7yrs on. I will defo try this method, thank you

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Thanks for this tip. Sending to a friend that needs this for just about every pair of pants she buys!

Niceee ❤

If I wanted to do this pattern without the ruffle, would I need to cut this as an a-line? ❤

Thank you 😊

Do I need to cut the underarm strap on the bias?

I can’t believe this works still. Had repair person put needle clamp in. Brought it home, needle kept on falling out. We brought the machine back and the tech said we must have stripped the screw again . So he put in a new needle. And said if it didn’t work we would have to pay for new repair. We brought it home again and needle fell out. So my husband searched the web and found this video. Wow it worked on my Husqvarna designer ruby. I’m back to sewing thank you so much for this information !!

Thank you, I enjoyed your video

Thank you! Couldn’t believe my needle if she’s falling out couldn’t believe it so thank you for this tutorial I appreciate it. I didn’t have to carry my 75 pound epic back to the store. You save me a trip and frustration.

Thank you. I have not worked on velvet for years because of the price of pin mats❤🎉😊

Excellent advice, thank you 🙏🏽

Great job. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

That front part fell off on mine

Genius! Thank you!

Beautifull your work is ❤😂

You are awsom ❤❤

I'm going to try this. !