Screw fell out of my machine and I can't find where it goes

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03-19-2011, 06:54 PM

#31

Gabrielle's Mimi

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Originally Posted by SugarD14523

Could it be from the presser foot. Some of mine have a screw in the back and one fell out one time and I couldn't figure where it came from for a while

I'll bet that's what it was...has happened to me before.

03-19-2011, 08:10 PM

#32

RobertaMarie

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Originally Posted by clem55

Are you saying you've just lost ONE screw??? LOL I've so many loose screws anymore I probably wouldnt notice.LOL Just teasing!!

Me too!!
However I have done that, and never did find where the silly screw was from. good luck finding where it belongs. :thumbup:

03-19-2011, 08:35 PM

#33

Rock Lady

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If you're like me, the place for the screw will show up at a critical time when you need the machine the most. I've
had things like that happen and I hate that.

03-20-2011, 03:16 PM

#34

sew wishful

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My Janome has a thumb screw on it under the bed....I'm going to run up and see what it is exactly. I'll keep you updated, unless you hear from someone else first.

03-20-2011, 03:54 PM

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sew wishful

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Sorry, Hosta....this is not a thumb screw. I thought the stitch balance adjustment thingy was a thumb screw. Sorry again. Good luck, but sounds like you have tons of advice!

03-26-2011, 01:41 PM

#36

JeanDal

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Originally Posted by JulieR

I find that if you wait long enough, the home for the screw will pipe up and make itself known eventually. :)

That happened with a spring on my sewing machine.

03-28-2011, 07:22 PM

#37

mudsprite

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Sorry that screw is keeping you on pins and needles.

When I have something metal like screws that come from the ether, I put them on a big Fons and Porter magnetic needle holder.

I bought it just for that purpose. Sometimes in the course of sewing I change feet or have to put on a walking foot, clean out the race, whatever and need the tool for that task. I put these things on that magnetic holder. When I am done I have all my accessories and when at last the mystery item finds a home I know where to find the thing.

Hope this helps - Cindy