.....when using Velcro, because not all Velcro is created equal.
On the directions it clearly states: not recommended for fabrics, sewing, dashboards, flexible vinyl, underwater use, and on and on....
On the directions it clearly states: not recommended for fabrics, sewing, dashboards, flexible vinyl, underwater use, and on and on....
Did I care? No, of course not. I figured really? I have sewn threw extra thick stabilizer and quarter inch cork on this baby and never had a problem. What's a little piece of Velcro going to do?
Well I guess my luck ran out.....
because after about 3 or 4 stitches my machine made this horrible sound as if the gears were grinding or worse that the gears were stuck.
Noooooooooo!!!!
I must admit my heart stop beating for a second with thought of my baby being hurt.
So, after untangling the thread and getting/cutting the fabric piece out, I was still on the verge of tears because let me tell you it was in. there. good! It wasn't till I took my machine all apart and adjusted a few things did breathe a sigh of relief. Seriously, I thought she was a goner. Of course, I don't think it helped that there was about a pound of fuzz under the bobbin casing. So, she then got a good cleaning and some oil. Now, I think I will let her rest for a bit because quite frankly I am afraid to use her. She needs some time to heal. :)
Deep breath iiiin....and ooout....
OK, on to happier news hop on over to Pinkapotamus and check me out!
I helping Amie out with a guest post as she recovers from surgery. Amie, I hope all went well and you are feeling better. XOXO
I hate that noise! I'm glad that you were able to rescue your machine.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't wear glasses - it's a flying bit of broken needle that scares me more than that grinding angry noise. Do consider putting in a new needle - that one may be bent even if it doesn't look like it. Hand crank it a couple of times to make sure it goes down without hitting the plate.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing worse than a sick sewing machine. Hope it works fantastically the next time you use it.
ReplyDeleteEeek! That's a scary noise. Hopefully she's OK now!
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah, that's an awful, gut-wrenching sound. Hope she's OK when you go back to using her.
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