Deek Report post Posted December 2, 2020 Recently got a Singer 153w103 that I've been fixing up (and boy it's been a project) One of the issues I can't work out is why the presser foot is not sitting flat on the needle plate. I believe this is what is causing the machine to pull the material to the left. The presser foot was with the machine when I got it, so I am fairly sure it is intended for it. I am also having an issue of what appears to be uneven tension every few stitches. Would greatly appreciate any help with this, it feels like two steps forward one step back, but I guess that's just how you learn sewing machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk10 Report post Posted December 3, 2020 Are you sure that your foot isn't bent or poorly manufactured? Is it a Simanco or aftermarket? Old original Simanco feet were built to a much higher standard than most current aftermarket versions. Example of new outer foot (recently ordered) that slipped past quality control: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 3, 2020 Lower the presser bar until the foot contacts the needle plate.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted December 3, 2020 Looks like the right side of the foot got bent down,try to straighten it by bending it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deek Report post Posted December 3, 2020 13 hours ago, mk10 said: Are you sure that your foot isn't bent or poorly manufactured? Is it a Simanco or aftermarket? It appears to be straight to me, it is likely after market though because I do not see any markings on i 2 hours ago, CowboyBob said: Looks like the right side of the foot got bent down,try to straighten it by bending it up. It sits flat when it isn't in the machine, but it wobbles around a little when it is in the machine, not sure if this is normal 10 hours ago, Wizcrafts said: Lower the presser bar until the foot contacts the needle plate.. I will try this now and get back with whether it worked or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deek Report post Posted December 3, 2020 After loosening all the screws holding the presser bar and trying to push the foot flat with the needle plate, it is still only resting on the small toe although I was able to get it a little more straight. Could it be the needle plate that is not flat? it looks like its been with the machine since the beginning. I thought maybe the presser bar could be bent but it does not seem to have a problem traveling straight up and down through the hole. What would be a good place to buy a new foot? I've bought all my other parts for this machine from Abel Thread Co, they seem to be good but I don't have enough experience to tell if they are quality or not. There is a section of the bed casting that chipped off and was replaced with brazed material, which is where the needle plate rests, however the plate is flush with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted December 4, 2020 The u valley at the top of the foot can be ground out to help the foot sit flat. I have done it on occasion to poor fitting feet. The problem is this is an aftermarket part and quality is not the best at times.. What is so crazy is it does not take any more effort or money to make it right in the first place!!! glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deek Report post Posted December 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, shoepatcher said: The u valley at the top of the foot can be ground out to help the foot sit flat. I have done it on occasion to poor fitting feet. Likely I will have to do this, I'm just afraid I might ruin it. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoepatcher Report post Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Feet are cheap. Try grinding the valley at top. If it fails, you order a new foot. Not expensive. glenn Edited December 6, 2020 by shoepatcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
