DesigningSoulmates Report post Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Hi, I have been preparing for a show I have this weekend and the worst thing happen! While threading a spool, my needle missed the presser foot hole and is not bent in front of the foot. I removed the walking foot to try to remove it, but the machine is jammed. I can not manually move the wheel or use the foot press. Please HELP...I have 5 days before my show and need to sew. Edited February 28, 2017 by DesigningSoulmates Pasting picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SolarLeatherMachines Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Need the type of machine and need a pic. But if the needle is causing the jam, I would not hesitate to get a dremel with a cut off wheel and cut through the needle. Just be sure to leave a good stub to get ahold of the needle shaft still in the machine. If it helps, Home Depot carries the Dremel 3000 for $60 or so, and it comes with a small cut-off wheel that is perfect for the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjartist Report post Posted February 28, 2017 You may be able to cut it with a hacksaw or tin snips too. A pair of vise grips will help to pull it out. You may be able to clamp the vise grip and then tap it out? Hard to say without a picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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