Prices of Sewing Machine Check-up and Cleaning
#1
Until recently, it had been YEARS since I'd quilted or used a sewing machine. Back then, I lived in a small town and my machine was periodically cleaned by a retiree who worked out of his home. In 2002, he charged me $20 .
So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then)
So it was a bit of sticker shock when I asked the local vacuum/sewing store what they'd charge to clean my "new" old machine: $85. Is this the standard going rate now? (and, yes, I know $20 was A Deal, even back then)
#4
Yep, that's the rate in Houston TX too. I have found a link to learn how to do this yourself - it's $40 for the e-book, and you can do it and never pay anyone again....even make some $$$ on the side if you're interested in that! Here's the link:
http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat
http://www.repairsewingmachine.com/?hop=vommbat
#8
Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Yep, that's the rate in Houston TX too. I have found a link to learn how to do this yourself - it's $40 for the e-book,
As for the DIY cleaning, Lostn51 has a thorough tutorial on the vintage thread about how to REALLY clean a machine. But that's just not something I'd trust myself to attempt...I'd either lose a piece or forget where something is supposed to go!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cagey
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
19
04-04-2012 11:14 AM