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    Old 03-13-2010, 10:10 AM
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    My machine did the same thing yesterday. It turned out a loose screw in the housing that holds the bobbin mechanism in place. Of course I broke three needles before I figured it out. (grin)

    Good luck with you machine. I hope it is something minor and easy to fix.
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    Old 03-13-2010, 03:24 PM
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    Great bag and I love the colors. Black, white and red are so cool together. I hope your machine can be fixed easily and cheaply. I hate it when that happens.
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    Old 03-13-2010, 04:09 PM
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    Very pretty bags. Good luck with repair.
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    Old 03-13-2010, 05:52 PM
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    Great bags!!!

    Sounds like you may have some thread jammed into your machine. Have you tried blowing out the bobbin area with the some canned air? Worth a try......
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    Old 03-14-2010, 05:30 AM
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    When I first used my Bailey machine the same thing happened and I was absolutely terrified. I had bent a needle and it was stuck half in if that makes sense.

    My mother told me to take out the needle. I wasn't able to do that since it was jammed in there badly - so I had to unscrew the plate and remove the bobbin housing and all and then I was able to get the needle out.

    You probably have something just stuck in there to be honest with you - clean it out really really good. Do you remember breaking a needle when you made the bags? It might have gotten lodged in the bobbin area - just take it all apart. You'll find the culprit ;)
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    Old 03-14-2010, 05:50 AM
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    Very pretty bags and I hope your machine gets all better soon
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    Old 03-14-2010, 05:51 AM
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    Lovely bags, you did a great job.

    Check the bobbin area. Mine does that when a piece of thread gets stuck in the chase. It can be just a tiny little piece of thread, so take it apart and clean well. Hope that is all it is.
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    Old 03-14-2010, 05:53 AM
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    Darling Bag! So sorry about your machine - that's why I NEED more than one - hubby does NOT understand that! hahaha
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    Old 03-14-2010, 05:55 AM
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    Awesome bags! Hope your machine is a quick fix. I have had the same thing happen with mine and it was like the others said, a piece of thread jammed in tight!
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    Old 03-14-2010, 06:35 AM
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    when was it oiled last, years ago I had a machine do this and the repair guy just laughed....added oil and then broke it loose and away it went....I was more regular with the oiling after that....
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