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Gabrielle's Mimi 03-19-2011 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by SugarD14523
Could it be from the presser foot. Some of mine have a screw in the back and one fell out one time and I couldn't figure where it came from for a while

I'll bet that's what it was...has happened to me before.

RobertaMarie 03-19-2011 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by clem55
Are you saying you've just lost ONE screw??? LOL I've so many loose screws anymore I probably wouldnt notice.LOL Just teasing!!

Me too!!
However I have done that, and never did find where the silly screw was from. good luck finding where it belongs. :thumbup:

Rock Lady 03-19-2011 08:35 PM

If you're like me, the place for the screw will show up at a critical time when you need the machine the most. I've
had things like that happen and I hate that.

sew wishful 03-20-2011 03:16 PM

My Janome has a thumb screw on it under the bed....I'm going to run up and see what it is exactly. I'll keep you updated, unless you hear from someone else first.

sew wishful 03-20-2011 03:54 PM

Sorry, Hosta....this is not a thumb screw. I thought the stitch balance adjustment thingy was a thumb screw. Sorry again. Good luck, but sounds like you have tons of advice!

JeanDal 03-26-2011 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by JulieR
I find that if you wait long enough, the home for the screw will pipe up and make itself known eventually. :)

That happened with a spring on my sewing machine.

mudsprite 03-28-2011 07:22 PM

Sorry that screw is keeping you on pins and needles.

When I have something metal like screws that come from the ether, I put them on a big Fons and Porter magnetic needle holder.

I bought it just for that purpose. Sometimes in the course of sewing I change feet or have to put on a walking foot, clean out the race, whatever and need the tool for that task. I put these things on that magnetic holder. When I am done I have all my accessories and when at last the mystery item finds a home I know where to find the thing.

Hope this helps - Cindy


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