Anywhere to take broken sewing machine?

[izmcel]

Hi all, I've recently picked up a very old singer sewing machine. I don't have the best of knowledge of sewing machines but after hours of trying, I still can't get it to work 100% (mainly problems with thread tension).

Does anyone know a local place I could take the machine to see about getting it fixed? It's very heavy!

Thanks so much!

[Mariamadeit]

The man in the green shop on the corner in Peckham, you'll prob find it isn't open when you go but his number is on the door to book your machine in. He's very good.

[Sean Of Dulwich]

yeah i belive hes right next to nigel road

[boyohboy]

Thread tension could well be more to do with your bobbin? Once bobbin is loaded with thread you should be able to hold up the bobbin by the thread without it rolling down. If the bobbin spirals downwards you need to tighten the wee screw on the bobbin case until it holds. Good luck!

[Lynne]

Balham high rd Large sewing/craft/ machine menders shop