The other day a friend of mine used my sewing machine. She'd just given up on her own of a similar make and vintage because it was driving her nuts. I asked her how she went with mine. Her reply, "yours is worse than mine"! OK, Now I know I have a problem with my foot control. It's going to the nice "fix it" man today. I think I've waxed lyrical here before about the nice "fix it" man who likes old sewing machines. I'm also acknowledging a bit of a problem with my reality testing and tolerance for annoyance--but that one's harder to fix. Oh well, a smoothly working sewing machine will be nice and I'll keep working on the rest of my life.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Reality Check
This is the foot control pedal of my sewing machine: It's not working too well. The problem is that when I put my foot down, not a lot happens, until it suddenly goes flat out. It's been like that for quite a while, gradually getting worse. It's the sort of problem I can adjust for in a way, but not a lot of fun. I'm afraid there are a few of those in my life and I find it hard to get a perspective on them.
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oh i feel so vindicated for all my whinging about your dear old machine. As I recall, it had a service after I had been using it (and complaining about it) a few years ago. I believe your sewing mechanic told you what a lovely machine you had, it just needed some mechanical loving. It improved for a bit... it was a few years ago. Here's to hoping the mechaninc can work his magic again.
Is this where I tell you that i love my new machine, I don't love getting used to it after a 20+ year love of my old sewing machine.
feeling your pain, well at least the sewing pain.
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