linda faye

Congratulations on the 'brand new' sewing machine. That is what mine seemed like after it was cleaned! Now I know what to do with the itty bitty screwdriver and itty bitty brush that came with the machine I was too busy to clean it...I wanted to sew!

A second congratulations on the WL surgery! Your new life change and a 'new machine'..............the world better watch out for you and your creativity. My SIL had lapband surgery last July. He had to lose 100 lbs before they could even do the surgery. He has lost more pound - slowly - continuing the erxercise program every day - and is off all meds now for blood pressure and diabetes!

Will be thinking good thoughts for you.

OHSue

I have always made it a habit to clean out my machine often, but I have help cause it gets a bit noisy when I ignore it.

Janice Thompson

I was having problems with my Jenome and cleaned the bobbin area, still didn't take care of the problem, Husband turned the machine over and took the bottom off. Holy smokes you wouldn't believe the lint. After using the vacuum works like a top.

JanieH

A good reminder for all of us, especially me! I am really bad about not doing this!

grandme26

I had my machine cleaned, adjusted and a part replaced 3 yrs. ago and already have plans to take it to the shop to be cleaned, oiled and adjusted this next week.

LilaKay

I had WLS 4 years ago...the first 3 months were the worst...I had a lot of pain where the inserted the scope...but I would do it all over again...I lost 140 lbs and feel younger and healthier than I have felt in many years. I hope all goes well with you!

Wintersewer

Do you really think this is true???? I just (a few months ago) had my Janome 6600 serviced for the first time in 4 years. The dealer recommended servicing every 5 years, as long as I keep the bobbin area clean. This makes me wonder if the "yearly service" is just a money grab by dealers that we have fallen for. I don't know....but I DO wonder.

As for the new Singer machines......let's just say they are NOTHING like the old Singers. The company that bought the Singer name does not care about quality. Your experience proves this.

"The newer, computerized machines do need more attention -- there are adjustments that need to be made to keep the stitching even and accurate. I know when I had one of the new Singer machines, the stitching was getting "off" all the time so I could "

vickig626

after my WLS, the doctor said I need to get moving so I bought the WII Fit and started slowly with this. It really helped me move and doing a little bit everyday, in time I was using it more and more, challenging myself to some of the harder options. My favorites were the marching and hula hoop. There's also a "walk around". I would walk around the house for the 10 minutes and it really has helped. Unfortunately, my WII pooped out for some reason so I no longer have that fun exercise program. My new little doxie rescue, Chip, has me walking almost everyday now so I'm still able to keep moving.

vickig626

Isn't it amazing how much better we feel without that extra "person" on our body? I'm with you -- I would do it again because I feel my life has changed so much even with my fibro and arthritis.

mpspeedy

I will admit I could certainly use the WLS. I have an autoimmune disease and am afraid that the surgery might not go well with that. As for cleaning my machine. I have to take the stitchplate off and clean the bobbin case etc. as often as everyother day when I am busy with my Linus quilts. I actually worked for a Bernina dealer when I first started purchasing Bernina machines. I am not ashamed to confess that I only have my machines looked at by a real repairman when they stop working altogether. I guess I am just to cheap.