justwannaquilt

Sadly it will probably cost more than the foot that was actually made for your machine!

UglyCook

I've done that! Argh.

I slowly turned the wheel until the needle came down to just above the foot and I could see which direction it needed to go. I then grabbed the shaft and gently pushed it back into place.

Uh, I've actually done that several times. Sigh.

Julie

Radiana

Oh yes I took the presser foot off. I was trying to open the plate over the feed dogs but it won't unscrew. It could be that there's part of the needle in there. I tried a new needle and put it on slow speed and it seemed to be o.k. until I tried to thread it with the automatic threader which got jammed and broke another needle. I feel a little encouraged that it might not be a totally complicated repair.

donnajean

I started breaking needles on the walking foot, but my Viking Rose still works. I think I just wore my walking foot out after 15 yrs. of use, so I replaced it. I always look for the small broke off piece when the needle breaks to make sure it does not get inside my machine.

I'm big on calling manufacturer's help 800 numbers. Have you tried that?

Radiana

Thank you all for your suggestions. I feel much better. I'm just going to think positive and hope I can find someone who won't take advantage of me on the repair.

jljack

I have a Brother (some letters)9000, a rather inexpensive machine ($approx 200). I can program it to start with the needle in the middle position, straight stitch. I am sure the more expensive machines can also be programmed to do that.

sandyo

I found out on my brother you need to use a quarter to unscrew the throat plate. good luck

shnnn

I have done the same thing many times with my Brother -- but it has survived each time - I do have to turn it off and reset it each time. And, my 1/4" foot is the one for my machine. It's just that the #0 stitch is a left side straight stitch - and the center straight stitch is #1 - so unless I remember to change the stitch...
Hope you get it fixed!

feline fanatic

It is also possible the machine got thrown out of timing when the impact happened. That will require a trip to the shop to fix. I did the same thing once with my Bernina. Luckily my dealer is a dream and they fixed it free under warrantee even thought it was my own blunder.

junebug987

Sorry for your mishap. Most repuitble dealers will fix it at no charge. I am also wondering if a piece of the needle is still in the machine or bobbin case. Goo0d luck sweetie, hope your day gets better.