Keep or discard
#1
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Keep or discard
I am so torn.
A little over a year ago my hubby and I went to an auction and I managed to snag an older Kenmore machine (Model 158.19412) complete with carrying case and attachments for a really great price - $5. The only problem - no foot controller. I can't remember even seeing one with the sewing machine. I thought maybe it was there, but then time has a way of playing tricks on my memory, and I cannot find it anywhere in this house. I do not know if I want to spend another $30-40 on this machine to order a foot control pedal. I have 6 machines now as it is. Another part of me is thinking that as soon as I get rid of this machine, the pedal will turn up in some unlikely place (maybe in a box of auction items that ended up in the shed, etc.) and then I will be really upset. This machine is in pristine condition otherwise. See my dilemma?
So, the question is should it stay or should it go?
A little over a year ago my hubby and I went to an auction and I managed to snag an older Kenmore machine (Model 158.19412) complete with carrying case and attachments for a really great price - $5. The only problem - no foot controller. I can't remember even seeing one with the sewing machine. I thought maybe it was there, but then time has a way of playing tricks on my memory, and I cannot find it anywhere in this house. I do not know if I want to spend another $30-40 on this machine to order a foot control pedal. I have 6 machines now as it is. Another part of me is thinking that as soon as I get rid of this machine, the pedal will turn up in some unlikely place (maybe in a box of auction items that ended up in the shed, etc.) and then I will be really upset. This machine is in pristine condition otherwise. See my dilemma?
So, the question is should it stay or should it go?
#2
It sounds to me that if you don't want to spend the money on the machine then maybe it should go. I'm sure if you list it on Craigslist, someone will love to get it and spend the money on the pedal. If the foot pedal ever shows up you can sell it or contact the buyer and offer it to them if they pick it up or pay to have it shipped
I know it's hard to let the mechanical babies go but sometimes they need to find new homes
I know it's hard to let the mechanical babies go but sometimes they need to find new homes
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I had the same problem and went to a little sewing machine fix it shop. He had a box of extra controllers and cords. Maybe you can find a similar store near you. The controllers were around $5 I think.
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Thanks so much. I will get a pic later this evening and we'll go from there! Also, I never thought of contacting my local sewing machine repair man/woman. I will have to do some investigating as to who that is since I've never had to have a major repair done. Great suggestions!
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Below is an image taken from http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/
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Thanks again for taking the time to look for me.
Last edited by justducky65; 10-15-2013 at 07:06 AM. Reason: adding another picture
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