Sewing machine doesn't sew anymore
05-21-2009, 08:33 AM
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Are you sure there isn't a sew and vac kind of a store locally that can take a look at your machine. If you take your transformer, they should be able to check it.
I had a Singer and went to a Pfaff because of the built-in walking foot, needle down option and low bobbin indicator. Those were my must-haves as a quilter. LOVE my machine. Also have a Brother (low end) to lug around. But the Pfaff is definitely my work horse. But then, could you even buy a Pfaff (or other brand) in Germany that will run in the states, or do you expect to be oversees for a long time?
I had a Singer and went to a Pfaff because of the built-in walking foot, needle down option and low bobbin indicator. Those were my must-haves as a quilter. LOVE my machine. Also have a Brother (low end) to lug around. But the Pfaff is definitely my work horse. But then, could you even buy a Pfaff (or other brand) in Germany that will run in the states, or do you expect to be oversees for a long time?
05-21-2009, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer
So I was in the middle of a quilted bag project (It's the one the GetaGamma offered to us on her blog) and my machine just kaputed out. I was at the part where you stipple the to halves. Got one done and the other is still waiting. It's a Singer Precision 7444 that my husband bought me just to get me started. He picked it out because I had no clue what I was looking for. He probably just seen that it was a sewing machine and paid for it. :?: Another dilema I face is that I'm stationed in Germany(for 10 more months) and the closest repair shop is an hour an a half away..--but my machine has an American plug not European. I'll put is back in the box and get it repair when I return to the states I guess. The machine turns on and all. It just won't sewing when you push the peddle. :cry: I tried to take it apart to see if it was a belt or something noticable in there, but couldn't pry the covering off. Ooh Gees, I have to buy another one, but should I stick with Singer or go for another brand? I have only known my Grams to own a sewing machine and it is a Singer. Picking a new sewing machine is harder that buying a car. Any suggestions?
Which ever I choose, hopefully the company ships to APO.
Which ever I choose, hopefully the company ships to APO.
05-22-2009, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stitchinMamaw
Originally Posted by Jennifer
So I was in the middle of a quilted bag project (It's the one the GetaGamma offered to us on her blog) and my machine just kaputed out. I was at the part where you stipple the to halves. Got one done and the other is still waiting. It's a Singer Precision 7444 that my husband bought me just to get me started. He picked it out because I had no clue what I was looking for. He probably just seen that it was a sewing machine and paid for it. :?: Another dilema I face is that I'm stationed in Germany(for 10 more months) and the closest repair shop is an hour an a half away..--but my machine has an American plug not European. I'll put is back in the box and get it repair when I return to the states I guess. The machine turns on and all. It just won't sewing when you push the peddle. :cry: I tried to take it apart to see if it was a belt or something noticable in there, but couldn't pry the covering off. Ooh Gees, I have to buy another one, but should I stick with Singer or go for another brand? I have only known my Grams to own a sewing machine and it is a Singer. Picking a new sewing machine is harder that buying a car. Any suggestions?
Which ever I choose, hopefully the company ships to APO.
Which ever I choose, hopefully the company ships to APO.
Geta posted in on the board a few weeks ago maybe. I comes together really fast.
Here's the link:
http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.co...ed-basket.html
05-22-2009, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jennifer
Originally Posted by Loretta
If I had known anyone in Germany who could have gotten me a PFaff, I would have done so. As it is, I bought a new Pfaff 4 years ago and loved it so much I bought another one for piecing. Pfaffs are a wonderful machine and once you have sewn on one, you won't go back to Singer. Like someone said, "It isn't your grandmothers Singer". I would even trust a used Pfaff over many new machines of a different brand. Can you buy used Pfaffs there?
Oops! I just saw where this was answered above. Shoulda read all the posts first. Well, just consider this a confirmation.
05-22-2009, 03:00 PM
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Hi Jennifer,
Is your machine possibly still under warranty? I would think so. If it is, and you take to a dealer that's not an authorized Singer dealer, would you be voiding the warranty? I don't know for sure.
Here's a link to the Singer Customer Support page online. Maybe they can help you.
http://www.singerco.com/support/
Good luck to you.
Karla
Is your machine possibly still under warranty? I would think so. If it is, and you take to a dealer that's not an authorized Singer dealer, would you be voiding the warranty? I don't know for sure.
Here's a link to the Singer Customer Support page online. Maybe they can help you.
http://www.singerco.com/support/
Good luck to you.
Karla
05-22-2009, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Hi Jennifer,
Is your machine possibly still under warranty? I would think so. If it is, and you take to a dealer that's not an authorized Singer dealer, would you be voiding the warranty? I don't know for sure.
Here's a link to the Singer Customer Support page online. Maybe they can help you.
http://www.singerco.com/support/
Good luck to you.
Karla
Is your machine possibly still under warranty? I would think so. If it is, and you take to a dealer that's not an authorized Singer dealer, would you be voiding the warranty? I don't know for sure.
Here's a link to the Singer Customer Support page online. Maybe they can help you.
http://www.singerco.com/support/
Good luck to you.
Karla
05-22-2009, 06:59 PM
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Hi Jennifer,
Sorry you're having to wait so long for your reply from Singer. I understand how stressful it can be to have your machine not working properly. Right now, two of mine have issues. Hang in there.
Karla
Sorry you're having to wait so long for your reply from Singer. I understand how stressful it can be to have your machine not working properly. Right now, two of mine have issues. Hang in there.
Karla
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