did I mess up my machine
08-14-2011, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
Dumb question but did you change the needle? Sometimes if you turn the machine off and on again it also "resets" iteslf.
I would also try cleaning out the bobbin area. Sometimes when I hit a thick area and the needle breaks, it is because the bobbin isn't moving properly b/c the bobbin area is full of lint.
I would also try cleaning out the bobbin area. Sometimes when I hit a thick area and the needle breaks, it is because the bobbin isn't moving properly b/c the bobbin area is full of lint.
08-14-2011, 06:19 PM
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Bring it in to get it looked at. If it is making a scraping sound, something has probably been pushed out of alignment. You don't want to put wear on the parts if they are scraping. If the needle broke? there might be a piece stuck somewhere?
08-14-2011, 07:00 PM
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I have a wonderful dealer with an excellent Sewing Machine Repairman here in Northern IL. Kelly's Nechi Newhome in Rockford. http://kellyssewingctr.com/
I hope you have one also!
I hope you have one also!
08-15-2011, 02:46 AM
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Hope you machine is an easy fix and not too costly. I had a similar problem with making pillow cases, then remembered and old trick - bang the thick seam area with a hammer a few times to flatten the area. It will go through the machine like a charm with no slow down or needle breakage. Good luck.
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