My Featherweight came today....part of it is broken :-(
12-24-2009, 06:49 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
The seller got right back to me. He told me that he guarantees safe shipping and he is sending me a new part by airmail along with a 221 manual for my trouble :D
He said that it is the bobbin winder and also gave me detailed instructions on how to replace it. This person sells some really beautiful sewing machines on Ebay and has 100% good feedback and I can see why :thumbup:
He said that it is the bobbin winder and also gave me detailed instructions on how to replace it. This person sells some really beautiful sewing machines on Ebay and has 100% good feedback and I can see why :thumbup:
12-24-2009, 08:03 AM
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Hi,
I did some investigating and found Ron Anderson's site on Alt Quilting. He has parts & repairs almost any machine.
I believe your bobbin winder is what broke & the screw still in the machine should come out so you can replace the unit.
Try his site.
If you can't find it you can send me your addy & I will forward it to Ron. Hope this helps, Thea in indiana
I did some investigating and found Ron Anderson's site on Alt Quilting. He has parts & repairs almost any machine.
I believe your bobbin winder is what broke & the screw still in the machine should come out so you can replace the unit.
Try his site.
If you can't find it you can send me your addy & I will forward it to Ron. Hope this helps, Thea in indiana
12-24-2009, 10:28 AM
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There is a quilt shop on St Simon's Island, GA called Stepping Stones. They repair featherweights there. Go to their web site and email them. Connie sells the fabric and Chris repairs. He cleaned up one I bought. I am sure he could tell you.
12-24-2009, 01:27 PM
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Well my featherweight arrived today, it also has a broken part. The pressure foot life lever is broken off...also came complete with a broken needle...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr big time...I was so excited to unpack it..I was a bit gun sky of this ebay seller but went ahead and purchased it. I'm sure I can replace the part easily but that's not the idea..
That old saying, "If you think it's too good to be true, it usually is!
Anne
That old saying, "If you think it's too good to be true, it usually is!
Anne
12-24-2009, 01:36 PM
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Once the Bernina dealer fixed it up. I ran it at retreat for a weekend and it was beautiful. I got a great deal on it, I bought a rolling case from Joanns over Thanksgiving weekend and pack the carry case w/ machine in that for added protection. When I transport it in the jeep its bungee down in the back so it will not shift. My friend did not have her machine held down, someone pulled out in front of her, it flipped and broke the machine.
12-24-2009, 02:57 PM
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That is the bobbin winder.. pivots down to the belt on the flywheel ... You should be able to reattach it using JBweld... a cold weld that is used in mechanic shops.
So sorry to here that you machine was damaged during shipping...notifie they seller. They may refund your money or pay for repairs.
So sorry to here that you machine was damaged during shipping...notifie they seller. They may refund your money or pay for repairs.
12-24-2009, 03:52 PM
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I found this site a while back . Bought his book and DVD. He does repairs and sells parts. Maybe he could be some help. http://featherweightrx.com/
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