Comments on: DIY :: Servicing our Sewing Machine

By: kate

kate — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:01:46 +0000

1) could that child be any cuter????
2) rock on for fixing it yourself.
3) the photos are beautiful.

hope you are feeling well!
xoxo

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:38:10 +0000

Sweet! Nice work and nice post :) Inspiring as always :) I had to take apart the bobbin and the casing around it and unscrew the plate for the foot (? is that what it’s called?) the last time I sewed b/c I got elastic stuck inside my bobbin case (ai yi yi!). It was an experience getting all the mechanics apart and back together. And you are right, it felt good!

I’d agree too that older machines are probably easier to work on. The machinery is more accessible and more straightforward. Kind of like how older cars are much easier to work on :)

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:06 +0000

Geesh! I’d feel accomplished just learning how to USE sewing machine! ;)
Kate´s last blog ..My Everyday Magic 11/19/2009

By: flowers

flowers — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:32 +0000

Tara- Is it broken or just need to be cleaned and oil? I just cleaned and oiled mine. If it needed repair I think I would need some extra help.

I would almost think older ones would be simpler, kwim?

By: flowers

flowers — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:34:44 +0000

Jupiter-It’s probably the same guy who still only comes around once in a while. lol. So glad he hooked you up….what great skills.

Erin & Imene! Rock on! I’d love to hear you did it. We can start a movement. Mama Bloggers service your sewing machines! lol

Miranda- It’s always so uncomfortable at the beginning and then feels *so * good afterwards! When are you going to have a sewing night in your craft room? :-)

By: Tara @ TheOrganicSister

Tara @ TheOrganicSister — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:20 +0000

Big *duh* for me too. And I totally chuckled at your underpants. ;)

I bought my machine used and don’t have my manual but I did find it online. I’ll have to check it out to see what’s needed. I think I might *need* to take it in because it’s old and funky and may be beyond simple repair. I hope not! It’d be great to DIMyself.
Tara @ TheOrganicSister´s last blog ..Lessons with GG

By: miranda

miranda — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:34:06 +0000

Congrats on pushing those comfort zones! Feels good, doesn’t it?

By: exhale. return to center.

exhale. return to center. — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:19 +0000

i have the same sewing machine and mine is in need of service. i’ve been calling around trying to find a place to bring it but now…i think i’ll give it a go myself!!!

thanks, as always, for the inspiration!!!!

~erin
exhale. return to center.´s last blog ..a poem for papa

By: Imene

Imene — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:46 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this. I have to service my machine and I would rather do it than drive and have someone do it for me
Imene´s last blog ..WIP Wednesday

By: jupiter

jupiter — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:09:39 +0000

Excellent :) DIY is always so satisfying.
Years ago (YEARS ago…more than a decade) , the Sewing Machine Repairman only came to town once a month…and I was doing seamstress work at home so that didn’t exactly work for me if something went wrong. Gods bless that man, he gave me a crash course in sewing machine repair. I owe him.
jupiter´s last blog ..Trying to get my mansions green, After I’ve Grey Gardens seen