Sewing machine blues
02-16-2013, 09:11 AM
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Sewing machine blues
Hi, help!! I am at Disney World, will be here until the end of the month. Then will be at other places in Fl until May. I brought a Viking 770 that is about 8 years old but has hardly been used to piece with. It is not working right, I think the timing is off..makes a noise and skips a stitch now and then. Will not work at all on the decorative stitches. Hits the plate slightly when trying. I do not know where to take it. If I was home I could go to the dealer....who knows what kind of mechanics they have. I do not want to be without a machine...money is limited because our little dog ate some plastic and had to have 2 surgeries. Costing about $3000. Grrrrr!!! He looks like he will be ok. So...does anyone in the area know of a good sewing machine Doc? My first thought was...go get a new one...but for puppy, can't do it. Thanks Carol aka Reba
02-16-2013, 09:14 AM
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Southeast of Orlando, in Wabasso (Sebastian area) is Marilou's. She is a Viking Dealer and does some of the repair work herself. You could call and see what she has to say. [TABLE="class: ts intrlu, width: 100%"]
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8802 U.S. 1 Sebastian, FL 32958
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02-16-2013, 09:37 AM
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New needle, retreading top and bottom, cleaned out all dust...about 5 times! Got me stumped...bought this machine new and hardly ever used it. Will see if I can find out where Sebastian fl is!!! Thanks
02-16-2013, 10:22 AM
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It's on the east coast. Not Beachside, but on the other side of the intercoastal waterway. Google Maps will give you an idea.
02-16-2013, 10:35 AM
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Same thread as I have always used. It was making an irritating thunking noise. The noise came in the part around the tension plates. Worked until I tried a decorative stitch...then it went bad. Noise and skipped stitches. Can not use it. Grrrr! I knew I should have brought the brother. Makes me mad...hardly used it in 8 years.
02-16-2013, 11:04 AM
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On the Husqvarna site I searched for their shops in Orlando, Florida but it won't paste the full link here. Here is a link to the page, then type in Orlando, Florida & you'll get about 4 shops with a map as well, and good luck! http://webservices.us.vsmgroup.com/D...CountryCode=US
02-16-2013, 11:14 AM
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I have a question, is it possible the reason the needle is hitting the plate is because a straight stitch plate is on the machine? I use a straight stitch plate on my Bernina when I'm piecing. I have to remember to change plates when I switch to decorative stitches. If I don't, I will break a needle and I may hurt my machine. Just a thought, hope you figure it out. I know how expensive vet care is. But at least your dog is getting better.
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