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Disaster strikes my Elna in the form of the seamstress.

Disaster strikes my Elna in the form of the seamstress.

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Old 06-30-2012, 03:14 PM
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Sounds like a happy day for you.
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Old 06-30-2012, 03:23 PM
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Cheering the happy ending! yay!

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Old 06-30-2012, 03:46 PM
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If you want to try fixing it yourself, join the wefixit yahoo group. Nice and helpful folks who repair sewing machines.

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Old 06-30-2012, 03:54 PM
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Well I am so glad it was an easy fix. I was afraid your only machine was really sick! Glad you can finish your project. Want to see what you make from the fabric you bought....lol.
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Old 06-30-2012, 03:57 PM
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I'm glad you got her fixed.
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Old 06-30-2012, 04:10 PM
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Yay! An easy and inexpensive fix! I'm glad you're back up and running, and hopefully with time left to finish your gift!
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Old 06-30-2012, 05:14 PM
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No, I didn't have time to finish the gift. But I was so elated that I didn't mind. Now to finish a quilt and the topper. The material was a beautiful black with metallic swirls so light and delicate. I can't wait to work it into the project I have in mind. I am still looking for the perfect setting for it. Have something in mind, but only time will tell if it was a good idea or not. Thanks for the empathy. I just feel so dumb! I had practically torn the doggoned thing apart looking for the problem and it was the needle not in far enough. Oh well, I got some fabric that was just perfect! and the machine fixed as well.
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Old 06-30-2012, 05:34 PM
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Clover makes a nice round ended awl (with the blue handle). I use that to hold seams. If I ever hit it, it wouldn't be much worse than going over a pin. It's also short enough to fit in my hand easily. I am more likely to be found with it in my right hand when sewing than not. Glad to hear your problem wasn't serious!
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Old 06-30-2012, 05:56 PM
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Yay for the repair being so easy. I don't get to sew every day but I feel right just knowing my baby is where she belongs- on my table, waiting for me.

Have a great time!
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​Huge sigh of relief for you! I am glad your baby is feeling better.
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