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Old 08-07-2011, 09:54 AM
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It just figures, I get my sewing maching out, start chain piecing for a wallhanging border and surprise... it is acting up! Skipped stitches, breaking needle, clumps of wadded thread underneath and the light bulb blows! Really? I really didn't need it! Still have to get my dress and mog dress done for DD's wedding! And some gifts! I don't do well with mechanical things so I have to wait for a friend to be unbusy so she can help me get it straightened out. DH is great with cars but has no clue when it comes to my sewingmachine. GRRR!
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Old 08-07-2011, 09:57 AM
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oh no, did you get it fixed yet?
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:00 AM
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Oh man! Glad u have frieend to help u! Mine moved.
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:01 AM
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wow, she's not playing nice today, is she???
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:36 AM
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Clean under the needle plate and bobbin area, drop of oil, run without thread. Totally rethread. Try sewing on a scrap. Good luck!!!
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I feel your frustration. I'm not mechanically minded either, and things like this overwhelm me and shuts me down. Hope your friend gets unbusy soon.
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When ever that happens to me, I strip my machine, clean it out and rethread and rebobbin it and that usually does the trick. And don't forget to change the needle.......GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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