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I watched on you tube on how to take apart your foot pedal and I got it apart! It wasn't dirty or linty, but I blew on the connections and put it back together. It seems to be working better than it has for about 6 months. So I am hopeful that it will be okay. If it starts acting up again, I will try putting the foot on a rack to allow the air flow. Thanks again for all your help.
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May you and your new machine have many happy hours of sewing. I have a Singer Quilter Confidence, didn't pay much for it and I love it! It does everything I ask of it, has a wide choice of decorative stitches, easy to maintain and we've made some very pretty quilts together. Would I like to have one of the high grade machines? The ones that do everything, even make you a cup of coffee in the morning? Darn right I would, but I can't afford it and the Singer is doing just fine. I have another Singer, a Pfaff, and a Singer Serger so I'm set.
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Originally Posted by cricket
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My ten year old sewing machine will not run with the foot pedal. Just the start and stop button. Anyway, been debating whether to buy a new one or get it serviced. Been looking at the Brother Sewing/Embroidery Machine online at Walmart and they just lowered the price even more today to $299. So decided to order one. Hopefully, I will be happy with it; I have never had a Brother sewing machine just Janome. Wish me luck on this decision. Hopefully, I did the right thing!!
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Originally Posted by SherriB
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My Janome's foot pedal also quit working last week. It would sew for just stitch or two and quit. I had the Janome dealer at the LQS order me a new foot. It was $40. plus tax. DH took my old pedal apart, cleaned it and checked it with his voltmeter. Hubby said it showed up great but it still wouldn't work. I am not to crazy about the new pedal, it is so light weight and gets away from my foot to much.
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Check for loose or broken wires in that foot pedal. Not checking cost my friend a little over $800. - bought a new machine because the servicer/dealer told her the motor on the old machine was fried.
Good luck. Oh, and having a couple of machines up and running is wonderful. A Plan B is great. Enjoy your new machine. Pat |
I have bought two of the Brother sewing machines from Walmart, gave one to my DD and bought another for myself. I have had mine for over three years and it runs great. I have made several quilts on it and sew clothes also. I have never had any problems with it.
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I have the Brother sewing/embroidery Machine and it is a great machine. You won't be disappointed.
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I have an older Brother, which I found for free at our local recycling center, and it even came in the original box. The machine has run very well for me, and for some reason, I think I get a better result from the Brother than my Janome for finishing applique.
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When I had to order a new foot pedal the man at the repair center asked me if I unplugged my machine when I was not using it. I told him my machine was plugged in 24/7/365, he said please, please unplug it even if you walk away from it for a couple of hours. I did so and have never replaced one since. It worked for me.
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Hope you like it...Good luck..
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