Need advice on purchase of new machine

Myrna · 2005-12-21T20:33:34+00:00

HI, All,I just tried to wind a bobbin on my 30-year-old Sears sewing machineand the winder will not turn. I took the thing apart and can't see whatmight be wrong. The local repair place says it will probably cast$60-$70 to fix. I'm wondering if I should just go buy a new machine. Sohere's my question to all of you: what do you recommend for someone whouses a sewing machine for repairs/minor alterations? I don't need ahuge number of stitches. The only thing I'd like to have is a bobbinthat is not underneath the machine. Do you have any advice for me as tobrand, cost, and where to purchase? I need to fix a skirt for a partyin early January.Thanks much,Myrna

Dec 21, 2005 22 Replies

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Yarn Forward 20 years ago

They are sold in the US. Try this linnk.

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Roger.

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joy beeson 20 years ago

Or something that needs a drop of oil.

Joy Beeson

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Myrna 20 years ago

Joy, I tried your suggestion and YES! My machine needed oil. Thank you to all who responded. I now realize I have a good machine that I need to take better care of. And I intend to do that. Myrna

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