CLICKETY...CLICK...CLICK...CLICK...
CLICKETY.....
This is NOT what your sewing machine should sound like!!!!
Mine did.
I did the ol' dust the lint routine.....
with a toothbrush......
I even opened the bottom of the machine
and did a thorough cleaning.
I call this a sewing machine OPERATION!!
CLICKETY...CLICK..CLICK.....
I did the oil the machine routine in all the approriate places...
I think....Maybe I missed a couple....
CLICKETY....CLICK....CLICK...CLICK....
oH yeah!!!!!!!
A new NEEDLE!!!!
That's what we need here!
Now when was the last time I changed the needle???
Hmmm.......Can't remember.....
Guess.......
It's TIME!!!!
We're humming along now!!!
HMMMMMMMM...........
Life is GOOD!!!!
Frances Moore says to change your needle every time you need a new bobbin. That might be a bit much; but, it does mean change your needle often. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to figure out was was causing the "clickety-click-click" without a trip to the repairman!
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing!
Oh good....you can't afford to be out of commission right now! All those blocks coming in the mail!
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Happy Sewing
I was having the same trouble and just changed my needle this morning. Now it doesn't sound like its trying to puncture cement - lol!
ReplyDeleteNice to figure out the problem without a big bill, and your machine will appreciate the cleaning & oiling, too. =) My SIL is learning to sew and asked me if I change the needle with each project (that's what the book suggested), I only change mine when it breaks or isn't working right!
ReplyDeleteI was worried you were going to say your machine died or was getting serviced! But it's true: a new needle does the trick almost every time for me. I change them OFTEN.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I bought my machine they told me to change the needle first if it didn't work right. I hate to tell you how many times that has worked - slipped stitches, noise, etc.
ReplyDeleteYESSSSS....
ReplyDeletei can say ditto to all you say....
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