Stitchnripper

That is so interesting! Thanks for sharing these pics. Also, I've heard the cheaper machines are "all plastic" - or "mostly plastic" - I can't see up close, but are those two gray thingies plastic? One above the needle and one below? Or does the plastic refer to the casing?

DebsShelties

Wow, always wondered what the inside of machines looked like. Amazing.

stitchinbee

been there, done that. i have 2 dead ones given to me that i attempted to repair. no go. however, the one that i purchased for myself has not given me any problems. this is a great machine, but i think there were a lot of lemons with this model sent out into the market. love mine, but since i have progressed in my sewing competency, i'm ready for something more substancial. i really want a janome quilting machine. :D

MommaDorian

The casing is definitely plastic. Most of the major parts are metal, but some of the parts that hook them all together are plastic. I imagine that's why they wear out.

sylviasmom

How about the presser foot, which also has a small computer chip in it?

MommaDorian

Really? Do all of them? I didn't know that.

I'm trying to salvage some of the parts. I might need to replace something in my new machine.

Dee

Now I know what mine looks like inside.

Auntie B

I've never lost a machine yet, touch wood. I hope they let you have a moment alone with her, before the autopsy. The coroners look very serious. Hope they had a good time !!! lol