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mariamist

A probably conspiracy

Jan 27, 2006 09:13

Sewing machine is broken again ( Read more... )

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baronessv January 27 2006, 17:20:09 UTC

If you want, I would be happy to come over and show you what I know. I've had to diagnose and treat a few machines in my time.

mariamist January 27 2006, 18:32:54 UTC

Grr. Argh.

Are you going to Unbelted? Are you ever on AIM anymore?

baronessv January 27 2006, 18:35:35 UTC

I am going to Unbelted. No, I'm not really ever on AIM anymore. :P

Is there power at the Unbelted site? If we can find a plug, I'll bring my screwdrivers and we can test a few things.

mariamist January 27 2006, 19:35:08 UTC

I haven't even checked where Unbelted is, so I'm not sure. Apparently it's a new site.

I'll bring my machine unless I get it working tonight thanks to the power of the internets.

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tenebris January 27 2006, 17:34:50 UTC

Good luck! I hope you find an easy, quick way to repair it! *crosses fingers*

(Your "sewing" and "tech" tags together made me think about...well, sewing tech. It was an awesome picture in my head for a moment...)

mariamist January 27 2006, 19:37:44 UTC

heehee - I was looking at my tags thinking, "There has to be *something* I can use.."

Sewing tech reminds me of the Lego knitting machine that was flouncing around the tech blogs last week, or earlier this week.

aliskye January 27 2006, 18:10:24 UTC

It's my understanding that sewing machines (especially those that get used a lot) need to be serviced and cleaned regularly. (Not that I ever do mind you :) but that's what I've been told). It might just need a tune-up.

mariamist January 27 2006, 19:36:46 UTC

Mmm.... I know. The repair guy back in September told me to oil it every time before I use it, and I haven't been. I'm going to pick up some oil on my lunch break, and a can of compressed air, and we'll see how it goes.

ngelinadb January 27 2006, 19:33:44 UTC

Tetchubah of Greenlake has rebuilt a lot of vintage machines. You might consider asking her for advice and/or help.

mariamist January 27 2006, 19:35:41 UTC

Thanks! If I can't get it working, I will.

ciorstan January 27 2006, 21:17:39 UTC

I have one of her rebuilt ancient Singers, and I loves it lots. Black enamel paint, and lots of gold leaf... She would be a good person to ask, indeed.

yzzy January 27 2006, 23:55:09 UTC

If Bharavi can't fix it, I would vote to get new one. They are not expensive but repairs can be much more so.