Have you ever had this dilemma?
#11
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Same thing, but different. I recently wanted to change the computer that runs my embroidery machine, but couldn't find the disc that came with it. I searched everywhere, even contacted the company that made the machine. While I was searching, I wished there was a way to attach the disc to the machine so this wouldn't happen. I did eventually find the disc and was able to make the change.
You probably put your machine foot somewhere logical; you will find it eventually.
You probably put your machine foot somewhere logical; you will find it eventually.
#13
You are all so funny! I have found my keys in the kitchen trash and the freezer in the past. (Why do so many things wind up in the freezer?) And I rescued my wedding ring from the OUTSIDE trash once. A place for everything and everything in its place, but your brain has to remember where that place is in order to find anything, and that's the problem.
#14
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I had trouble trying to figure out where I had left a foot once, so since it had metal on it, I got a magnet and tied a piece of scrap to it. It had slipped under my machine. I keep this magnet around. It's a pretty strong one. Works for me!
#15
Ask the grandkids. My granddaughters love to mess around in my sewing room. When I miss something, it's usually because the 3 year old has carried it off. I check her doll beds and barbie cases. That's where I find a lot of my things. When I ask her, she usually can tell me right where it is. Lol.
#16
I have lost feet before too. It is maddening to look and know it was right there! I lost a janome walking foot inside a book case once and found it a year later when I was moving the sewing room to a larger front bedroom. Luckily that foot wasn't too much to buy a new one.
I have lost many things in the sewing room even though I am very organized. My suggestion is to buy a plastic box with dividers in it for bead work. I did that for one machine I had and each foot had it's own slot to store it. I even labeled the sections inside the container so I knew where each one goes. No, I am not some sort of neat nut, I lose things easily and HAVE to be careful.
I have two standing foot cases that came with my bernina's that hang up the feet for each machine. I love those holders! It has a clear front and you can see every foot. I keep it by my machine so it is handy to change out the feet easily.
p.s.) I put a plastic sleeve inside the three ring binder I got with the bernina's and place the main computer program and master embroidery disk inside the instruction binder. That way it is all together. If yours isn't a three ring, you could tape one to the inside cover page to keep it handy.
I have lost many things in the sewing room even though I am very organized. My suggestion is to buy a plastic box with dividers in it for bead work. I did that for one machine I had and each foot had it's own slot to store it. I even labeled the sections inside the container so I knew where each one goes. No, I am not some sort of neat nut, I lose things easily and HAVE to be careful.
I have two standing foot cases that came with my bernina's that hang up the feet for each machine. I love those holders! It has a clear front and you can see every foot. I keep it by my machine so it is handy to change out the feet easily.
p.s.) I put a plastic sleeve inside the three ring binder I got with the bernina's and place the main computer program and master embroidery disk inside the instruction binder. That way it is all together. If yours isn't a three ring, you could tape one to the inside cover page to keep it handy.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 09-08-2013 at 07:53 AM.
#19
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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The foot and the cutter are having a fling with my very favorite, sharp seam ripper. When you find your stuff, send that ripper home to me!
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