Originally Posted by
AshleyR
I read it thru before I found out it was old, too.
However, it scares me because I have a machine in the shop now. And I wouldn't know if I got suckered or not. What do I need to look for when I pick it up (besides scotch tape?! )
Check to see that it's been repaired as you requested. Take thread, and a scrap to test it while you're still at the shop. If you took it in for general service, check to see that it's been cleaned, look for "oil shine" on exposed mechanical parts, make sure the bobbin area has been cleaned and free of lint and lint dust.