Why did I wait so long? -- sewing machine fixed

**imagine** · 08-09-2010, 05:10 PM

So I have been without my sewing machine for several months now.
It has been hard. I want to fix something or make something and think "oops can't" Only fellow sewers could understand the feeling.

The base plate had broke ( also part of the bobbin maker) so the machine wouldn't work without it. Plus my last bobbin broke also.

Last year I had taken it into a machine shop to have it cleaned and they kept it for weeks (That was a long time at that time for me to be without it) and they didn't have to order anything It cost a hundred or so to clean. So I was picturing it there forever with ordering and very pricey too. I had looked for the plates on line myself.

So I was hesitate to get it fixed.

Today I was in there for something else. And casually asked. I must have talked to the right guy this time. He had me run home and get my machine. He had the part ( and the bobbins) fixed the thing plus a bit extra in 10 mins. plate, time, other extra fixes, a three new bobbins $30.

She is working again!!

I can't imagine why I waited so long. You can bet I going to remember that man's name.

**SewCrafty** · 08-09-2010, 07:11 PM

WTG! :thumbsup: I don't use my machines near enough lately, but that was a deal, I would remember his name also. Happy sewing!

**tervsforme** · 08-09-2010, 08:44 PM

I know how you feel! I took my embroidery machine in for it's yearly service, it was only there a week and a half and wouldn't you know while it was in, I had all the time in the world to be doing embroidery! LOL

Glad you have her back! I look forward to seeing some pictures of your projects!

**jasper** · 08-09-2010, 09:00 PM

imagine, Good for you.
My machine had a major problem with the bobbin made a sound like it was jumping and the bobbin thread on the back would make large loops not holding to the fabric.So I took it in and the guy said he could fix it this was like five years ago he kept for a week price tag $ 29.00 and said it works fine.I took my machine home and it did work for 2 times of sewing.So after that my machine just sat.And gathered dust.Then this summer I went to a yard sale and sitting new in box was my machine and she had $10.00 on it I bought it and it has been perfect.I have sewed so many thing from curtains to scrapbook pages.
Have fun with creating new things for your home family and friends.

**frugalfranny** · 08-10-2010, 01:41 AM

That is some great news.

Glad you got it back and can do projects once again.......and with Xmas just around the corner too!!

**nuisance26** · 08-10-2010, 07:44 AM

~That's fantastic!! What are you going to sew first?

**imagine** · 08-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by nuisance26

~That's fantastic!! What are you going to sew first?

Little Miss has been waiting impatiently to make some doll clothes. Specifically some Samantha American Girl doll clothes. So that is on the plan for today I think.

We are planning on using some of her outgrown dresses to make the Samantha clothes. Have a nice pink cotton dress with a white pinafore style chest with embroidery. It should make a nice pinafore dress for Samantha.

**imagine** · 08-10-2010, 03:02 PM

I finished the American girl dress from Little Miss's outgrown dress that I mentioned in the above post.

I took pictures this time and if I can figure how to get them to the computer and if I can figure how to post them, I will show you all the doll dress.

Little Miss loves it. She tells me her doll does too.