Sewing machine doesn't sew anymore
05-21-2009, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Would the BX there have any machines?
It's been over 20 yrs since I was in K-town. I remember it having some nice shopping areas, but wasn't into sewing at the time.
It's been over 20 yrs since I was in K-town. I remember it having some nice shopping areas, but wasn't into sewing at the time.
05-21-2009, 04:10 AM
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I'm sorry your machine isn't working. Personally, I would stay away from the new Singers. They aren't like your grandmother's Singer. Is it at all possible for you to take it to the closest repair shop? If so, at least you'll have an idea of what's wrong with it and can decide if you'll get it repaired, or if it's worth repairing. My 2 cents worth.
05-21-2009, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Yvonne
When my daughter and her husband were stationed in Germany she bought me a Pfaff sewing machine. She got a very good price and carried it home on one of her trips. I learned to sew on Singer machines and that was what I was using at the time. I still like that old singer but don't ask me to give up my pfaff! It is a wonderful machine. Check around and see what kind of a deal you can get. I can't remember where the kids were stationed but it was close to the pfaff plant.
Don't ask me to give up my Pfaff, either. I LOOOOOOVE it!!!
And since you're in Germany... you may be able to get a great price on one.
05-21-2009, 04:43 AM
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Go online to the Singer site....or call the 800 # on the book for help from the source....it is possible that the machine overheated with the stippling...
it may have stopped to prevent further damage. Try it again........
otherwise, the flucuating power could be a BIG problem. Is the 7442 a computerized machine??? as you know, computers do not like power that isn't steady.
Good Luck. :-) The motor may not be able to handle what you want to do with it. :)
it may have stopped to prevent further damage. Try it again........
otherwise, the flucuating power could be a BIG problem. Is the 7442 a computerized machine??? as you know, computers do not like power that isn't steady.
Good Luck. :-) The motor may not be able to handle what you want to do with it. :)
05-21-2009, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
If I had known anyone in Germany who could have gotten me a PFaff, I would have done so. As it is, I bought a new Pfaff 4 years ago and loved it so much I bought another one for piecing. Pfaffs are a wonderful machine and once you have sewn on one, you won't go back to Singer. Like someone said, "It isn't your grandmothers Singer". I would even trust a used Pfaff over many new machines of a different brand. Can you buy used Pfaffs there?
05-21-2009, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
Go online to the Singer site....or call the 800 # on the book for help from the source....it is possible that the machine overheated with the stippling...
it may have stopped to prevent further damage. Try it again........
otherwise, the flucuating power could be a BIG problem. Is the 7442 a computerized machine??? as you know, computers do not like power that isn't steady.
Good Luck. :-) The motor may not be able to handle what you want to do with it. :)
it may have stopped to prevent further damage. Try it again........
otherwise, the flucuating power could be a BIG problem. Is the 7442 a computerized machine??? as you know, computers do not like power that isn't steady.
Good Luck. :-) The motor may not be able to handle what you want to do with it. :)
05-21-2009, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
Good- you will never be sorry when you own a Pfaff and they last forever. My service man told me it should last several life times if it is kept clean and serviced.
One of the main reasons I take my machines to a repair person is because of that case issue. I bought a "repair your own machine" book ($69), but I didn't find any suggestions of where to get the tools it takes just to open the darned thing up. If I had more time, I might could develop a friendship with my repair man and ask him to teach me, but I don't take time, just want to pay the bill and get back home to my sewing! We must keep our priorities straight <g>.
05-21-2009, 07:13 AM
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ok, silly question....my machine is able to use a foot pedal or a button on the front to go. The foot pedal plugs into the machine when you want to use it. I accidentally unplugged mine one time.. it took a bit for me to figure out what I had done and plugged it back in.
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