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    Old 07-12-2013, 11:00 AM
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    Too bad you don't live closer, I have an old Singer you could have. I am trying to wean out some of the older stuff in my Sewing room before I move it to the shop. Its a great old, all metal machine, and I still use it now and then, but it is also very heavy to move around
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    Old 07-12-2013, 12:19 PM
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    I got caught like that a time or two and my hubby - more than that! Live and learn.
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    Old 07-12-2013, 05:58 PM
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    Might want to post this under the Vintage machine section. Many very experienced "mechanics" there. Good luck. I hope it's not too hard to fix.
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    Old 07-12-2013, 07:21 PM
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    I wonder if this would help you:
    http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag..._threading.htm
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    Old 07-12-2013, 07:37 PM
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    The "old" machines are wonderful if you get them going.lol . Good luck.
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    Old 07-13-2013, 12:28 AM
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    I have a Creative Touch 1036 that is the younger cousin to the Futura. Mine has a timing belt that is on it's last legs so I did some research to decide if it would be wise to repair the machine. At this point other parts may be on their last legs as well and would cost more to repair than buy a new machine. Here's a link of replacement parts and cost .
    http://www.tandtrepair.com/Futura.html These machines were not built to last like the metal geared machine.
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    Old 07-13-2013, 03:24 AM
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    So many replies! JD: I don't know if anyone has mentioned however there are a few sites that may help you figure out what ails your machine. I have purchased bargain machines at yardsales in the past and what I have found is either the seller doesn't sew and is just getting rid of what doesn't interest him or the machine has not been well cared for and needs some TLC. You'd be surprised at the kind of gunk I've cleaned out of machines to get them purring again. Anyway: check out this site: http://www.tandtrepair.com/Futura.html for more info on your machine. a little time and patience is sometimes all it takes. good luck
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    Old 07-13-2013, 03:35 AM
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    I went to a yard sale and bought a Viking machine for $2.00. The guy said his girl friend did not know how to thread it so I took a chance and got it home cleaned it and went online to find out how to thread it and the machine works great. I could not believe how smooth it runs. All the extra feet are with it also.
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    Old 07-13-2013, 03:44 AM
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    I had a Singer Futura slant needle that I sewed on for years. Loved that machine and it made the BEST buttonholes ever! If it's an old one it is a workhorse. I sewed everything I could shove under the foot. I would rather spend $100 fixing up a good old machine than buy those throw-away new cheap ones that don't last.
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    Old 07-13-2013, 06:28 AM
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    I purchased a old Bernina knowing there was no foot pedal from a sale. $5.00 out the door........but foot pedal was $35.00 +shipping..........and outweighs a. Ton........it's still in the garage, I am older now and weaker.......what can I say I had lust for a Bernina.................calla
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