Hanging my head in shame.
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SW TN
Posts: 592
Congratulations on the 'brand new' sewing machine. That is what mine seemed like after it was cleaned! Now I know what to do with the itty bitty screwdriver and itty bitty brush that came with the machine I was too busy to clean it...I wanted to sew!
A second congratulations on the WL surgery! Your new life change and a 'new machine'..............the world better watch out for you and your creativity. My SIL had lapband surgery last July. He had to lose 100 lbs before they could even do the surgery. He has lost more pound - slowly - continuing the erxercise program every day - and is off all meds now for blood pressure and diabetes!
Will be thinking good thoughts for you.
A second congratulations on the WL surgery! Your new life change and a 'new machine'..............the world better watch out for you and your creativity. My SIL had lapband surgery last July. He had to lose 100 lbs before they could even do the surgery. He has lost more pound - slowly - continuing the erxercise program every day - and is off all meds now for blood pressure and diabetes!
Will be thinking good thoughts for you.
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Posts: 1,317
I was having problems with my Jenome and cleaned the bobbin area, still didn't take care of the problem, Husband turned the machine over and took the bottom off. Holy smokes you wouldn't believe the lint. After using the vacuum works like a top.
#26
I just had WLS surgery a couple weeks ago and decided that I should take my sewing machine to repair man, as it was acting up, and didn't feel up to sewing. Well when I picked it up, he showed me ALL the lint that was in that machine. He said I should bring a well used machine every year. It had been a looooong time since I had it cleaned. Oh shame on me. It sure works good now.....Let this be a lesson.
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
Do you really think this is true???? I just (a few months ago) had my Janome 6600 serviced for the first time in 4 years. The dealer recommended servicing every 5 years, as long as I keep the bobbin area clean. This makes me wonder if the "yearly service" is just a money grab by dealers that we have fallen for. I don't know....but I DO wonder.
As for the new Singer machines......let's just say they are NOTHING like the old Singers. The company that bought the Singer name does not care about quality. Your experience proves this.
"The newer, computerized machines do need more attention -- there are adjustments that need to be made to keep the stitching even and accurate. I know when I had one of the new Singer machines, the stitching was getting "off" all the time so I could "
As for the new Singer machines......let's just say they are NOTHING like the old Singers. The company that bought the Singer name does not care about quality. Your experience proves this.
"The newer, computerized machines do need more attention -- there are adjustments that need to be made to keep the stitching even and accurate. I know when I had one of the new Singer machines, the stitching was getting "off" all the time so I could "
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
after my WLS, the doctor said I need to get moving so I bought the WII Fit and started slowly with this. It really helped me move and doing a little bit everyday, in time I was using it more and more, challenging myself to some of the harder options. My favorites were the marching and hula hoop. There's also a "walk around". I would walk around the house for the 10 minutes and it really has helped. Unfortunately, my WII pooped out for some reason so I no longer have that fun exercise program. My new little doxie rescue, Chip, has me walking almost everyday now so I'm still able to keep moving.
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
Isn't it amazing how much better we feel without that extra "person" on our body? I'm with you -- I would do it again because I feel my life has changed so much even with my fibro and arthritis.
#30
I will admit I could certainly use the WLS. I have an autoimmune disease and am afraid that the surgery might not go well with that. As for cleaning my machine. I have to take the stitchplate off and clean the bobbin case etc. as often as everyother day when I am busy with my Linus quilts. I actually worked for a Bernina dealer when I first started purchasing Bernina machines. I am not ashamed to confess that I only have my machines looked at by a real repairman when they stop working altogether. I guess I am just to cheap.
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