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Screw fell out of my machine and I can't find where it goes

Screw fell out of my machine and I can't find where it goes

Old 03-18-2011, 11:12 AM
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I was patching jeans and took them off the machine and there was a screw that had to come from the machine but I can't find anywhere it goes. I've looked everywhere. Its an Janome 11000 and I took the arms off so I can sew the jean and I didn't hear it fall out. We opened up the machine can't find where it goes. Any ideas thanks
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Old 03-18-2011, 11:23 AM
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Does patching jean mean : repairing? In that case could it have been in 1 of the pockets?
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Old 03-18-2011, 11:37 AM
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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
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Old 03-18-2011, 11:58 AM
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Is it a set screw or a regular screw?
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Old 03-18-2011, 12:02 PM
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I find that if you wait long enough, the home for the screw will pipe up and make itself known eventually. :)
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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. :)
Of course, by that point, you will have misplaced the screw.

Good luck in finding where it goes.
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Old 03-18-2011, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PWinston
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. :)
Of course, by that point, you will have misplaced the screw.

Good luck in finding where it goes.
Tape the screw to the side of the machine so you don't lose it!
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:00 PM
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That's a good thought! I had that happen once. The screw is still in my sewing box and the machine is still sewing away.
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Does patching jean mean : repairing? In that case could it have been in 1 of the pockets?
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Old 03-18-2011, 01:15 PM
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Are you saying you've just lost ONE screw??? LOL I've so many loose screws anymore I probably wouldnt notice.LOL Just teasing!!
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Did you check the back of the presser foot or the ankle? There is a screw that holds the quilting quide in place.
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