Need help making a decision
09-17-2008, 06:08 AM
#11
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Don't forget about Craigslist. I do a search on 'sewing' and 'quilt' all the time. Usually tons of older sewing machines for under $100. I got one for $50 that came in a cabinet. It worked fine until I started dinking with the bobbin case and screwed it up. :( There's a tip: don't dink with what works!
I have the cheap Brother from WM. It does fine for me. I just do basic stuff with it.
I have the cheap Brother from WM. It does fine for me. I just do basic stuff with it.
09-17-2008, 07:14 AM
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Hi,
When my pedal decided it was going to try and die, my husband took out the screws on the bottom and made a very minor adjustment. The pedal still works like it did when it was new! I would try that before anything.
Where in WI are you? I'm in MN and willing to give you one of my pedals if it would fit... I have 7 machines and I only use 1...
Anita
When my pedal decided it was going to try and die, my husband took out the screws on the bottom and made a very minor adjustment. The pedal still works like it did when it was new! I would try that before anything.
Where in WI are you? I'm in MN and willing to give you one of my pedals if it would fit... I have 7 machines and I only use 1...
Anita
09-17-2008, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by anita211
Hi,
When my pedal decided it was going to try and die, my husband took out the screws on the bottom and made a very minor adjustment. The pedal still works like it did when it was new! I would try that before anything.
Where in WI are you? I'm in MN and willing to give you one of my pedals if it would fit... I have 7 machines and I only use 1...
Anita
When my pedal decided it was going to try and die, my husband took out the screws on the bottom and made a very minor adjustment. The pedal still works like it did when it was new! I would try that before anything.
Where in WI are you? I'm in MN and willing to give you one of my pedals if it would fit... I have 7 machines and I only use 1...
Anita
I'm in the mid-western part of the state.
If you got one that'll fit a Singer 140Q I'll take it. :) According to the manual it uses a Yamamoto Electric, Model YC-482E
09-17-2008, 10:30 AM
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http://www.sewingmachineparts.net/se...ols_cords.html
has a chart that may help determine what foot controls will fit. He may have your part, just not listed online.
has a chart that may help determine what foot controls will fit. He may have your part, just not listed online.
09-17-2008, 10:44 AM
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Done a search and came up with this one for $44 including s&h.
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....re/page36.html
This ones on ebay. It looks close. You can email the seller and see if they can take a better pic of the plug.
http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-CORD-w-Ped...d=p3286.c0.m14
You don't always need that specific brand/item number. Which could be why you found it so pricey. You may even be able to call a local sewing repair shop and describe what it looks like.
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....re/page36.html
This ones on ebay. It looks close. You can email the seller and see if they can take a better pic of the plug.
http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-CORD-w-Ped...d=p3286.c0.m14
You don't always need that specific brand/item number. Which could be why you found it so pricey. You may even be able to call a local sewing repair shop and describe what it looks like.
09-17-2008, 10:57 AM
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