tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post6061069271411335085..comments2023-11-05T03:14:38.951-08:00Comments on Crafting...: Fussy Fairytales updateHeather @ Winding Bobbinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05321016735453815369noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-59756151398237826422012-12-02T19:20:04.282-08:002012-12-02T19:20:04.282-08:00I'm actually just like Chelsea. I've never...I'm actually just like Chelsea. I've never had my machine serviced (also purchased it in the late 90s). Mine is all mechanical though, so if I oil it and remove the lint it seems to be pretty happy. Servicing is so expensive, but I might need to do it soon.Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302517967957067772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-56118173654629085412012-12-02T15:04:58.314-08:002012-12-02T15:04:58.314-08:00I love what you're doing with the blog Heather...I love what you're doing with the blog Heather!<br /><br />I'm a bit of a freak, I've never had my machine serviced! Um, and I bought it in 95 or so. And I go months without changing needles. I guess I just lucked out with my machine.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909312890664785719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-61552506278177572352012-12-01T16:33:40.377-08:002012-12-01T16:33:40.377-08:00I do NOT like taking my machine in as the place is...I do NOT like taking my machine in as the place is 1.5 hours from here! I try to schedule that I can drop it off in the morning and get it back the same day for that reason. I don't take it often for that reason. My buttonholer will not work so I'm afraid...CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644905777364436470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-91222463269535464782012-12-01T14:44:39.671-08:002012-12-01T14:44:39.671-08:00Yeah, I would agree with the others, take your mac...Yeah, I would agree with the others, take your machine in at least once a year if you are a heavy user. Also, a new needle solves a multitude of stitch problems so make sure you change it often! Elizabeth of Oh Fransson said she changes hers every time she starts a new project.mlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060971785008244486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-16467044163265575722012-12-01T07:47:37.262-08:002012-12-01T07:47:37.262-08:00I have needed to take my sewing machine in for som...I have needed to take my sewing machine in for some time now but I have been sewing through it, UG! I have been having similar troubles. I guess it's time. Isn't it horrible to think of being without it??? Okay, you convinced me. I'm gonna buckle down and do it!LuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082660206765313373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-25734075252345428592012-11-30T21:55:08.962-08:002012-11-30T21:55:08.962-08:00I have my machine cleaned about once a year. :) Th...I have my machine cleaned about once a year. :) They also check the timing and other "stuff" while it's in the shop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026306612881676022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-31192061438979900782012-11-30T21:29:37.138-08:002012-11-30T21:29:37.138-08:00oh you caught me off guard with your new header th...oh you caught me off guard with your new header there! ;-) Have fun tweaking things. And yes, I take my machine in no matter what every year - I actually bought a maintenance contract, so I might as well get my money's worth!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-89764603342964614152012-11-30T15:00:18.838-08:002012-11-30T15:00:18.838-08:00Old/blunt needles can often cause problems, I swap...Old/blunt needles can often cause problems, I swap a new one in every week usually. Sometimes more often if I can feel that it's blunt, I made an amy butler weekender bag recently and went through about 8 needles! i take my machine in for a service twice a year (I sew for around 20 hours a week). I usually try to time it for when I am going to be away, or am busy with other stuff or have other hand sewing to do. Millyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501542313504391830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-52385788363656699652012-11-30T14:01:43.047-08:002012-11-30T14:01:43.047-08:00I have had my machine for nearly 18 months and I&#...I have had my machine for nearly 18 months and I'm taking it to be serviced this week - mine actually has an indicator when it needs a service - every 2 000 000 stitches! Can't believe I've done that many so quickly! But I would like to do it every 12 months or so I think. I'm looking forward to seeing how differently it runs after the service.<br /><br />Love the new header! Jess @ Elven Garden Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293502004800435383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-88768748875642924322012-11-30T12:38:39.664-08:002012-11-30T12:38:39.664-08:00Love the new header :-) I take my machine in to b...Love the new header :-) I take my machine in to be serviced once a year, whether it is having problems or not. I use my mum's old bernina from 1988, and it runs beautifully (most of the time), I think because she had it serviced religiously every year for its whole life. I was very sad when it was in for servicing for a week, and I had to go use mum's new machine. Could you prep a whole lot of binding or something so you have something to hand stitch while your machine is out of action?Adrianne @ On the Windy Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259356674983165185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095106905642559625.post-51697809161588362742012-11-30T12:23:31.017-08:002012-11-30T12:23:31.017-08:00Your new header looks great! When you change your...Your new header looks great! When you change your url, will people need to re-add you to their google reader or will we still be followers?<br /><br />I have gotten mine serviced before, but the price has gone from $79 to $149, so I haven't taken it in for a few years and I sew on average 2 hours a day. I learned how to oil my machine myself, which I do about once or twice a month, whenver I am cleaning out all the lint really well with compressed air and a paintbrush. I also change the needle about 1 or 2 times a week. Since I use spray basting I need to change it out pretty frequently. I would definitely take it in if I was experiencing troubles. What brand machine do you have?✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾https://www.blogger.com/profile/07208832897656210176noreply@blogger.com