Machine tune-ups...how often do you send yours in?
01-10-2011, 06:13 PM
#51
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I just "put down" my 35 year old Singer machine. I have grieved it like I would an old friend. That machine was purchased the same month my daughter was born. We worked together on baby clothes, gifts, decorator items, garments, costumes, cheering leading skirts, you name it! It moved 19 times with me. My advice, keep your machine tuned-up! Even though I have a new one, I still miss my ol Singer and all the memories we made together. Is this silly or what....
01-10-2011, 06:45 PM
#52
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lost in my sewing room
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Took my machine in for repair in early November. Wanted it back quick to make Christmas presents. They thought it would be 2-3 weeks. Unfortunately the repair man had a heart attack. I'm still waiting for it so picked up a used machine to help me through.
01-10-2011, 07:17 PM
#54
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
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My old Janome used to go about once a year, now it goes in when I have a problem, my new Horizon will be going in every year as recommended. The shop I go to is about 85 miles so I usually take a couple of machines when I go. They get them back in a day or two and the cost is about $90.00 per. The $90.00 is why I don't take the older machine in yearly. My FW and serger only go in when I have a problem.
01-10-2011, 08:49 PM
#59
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Baileyville, Maine
Posts: 280
I have an old Singer Industrial machine that I bought in 1984. I clean it and tune it up myself. However, I just bought a Viking quilting machine that has alot of gadgets and things, so that I will probably take in once a year.
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