sewingjunky Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 I was stitching along and everything was going along great. All of the sudden I heard a snap, a blink and then the needle fell out of the machine and crashed. Now the machine is totally dead! I had it plugged in the battery back up, but I am not sure what happened. I really need some help. Anyone out there? Brendalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hello! My needle fell out today too! First time ever..but nothing happened to my machine. You might have blown a fuse. I would turn everything off, check the fuse, then check to make sure you needle bar is in the right position. Also, check the timing. If the needle dropped into the bobbin area, you may need to re-time your machine. It\'s all in the manual and really isn\'t that hard or scary. It\'s on the DVD also. The fuse box for the extra on the millie is right near the on/off switch. Ask me how I know...:mad::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Oh, I forgot!! You can get more fuses at Radio Shack. Just take one in with you and they\'ll fix you right up. Never hurts to have a few spares, anyway. Beats blowing off the weekend and getting behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingjunky Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 I was in tears! I couldn\'t get help and I didn\'t know what to do, thank you so much for the help. I did find the fuse and that is what it was. How do I know if the timing is off? Will it just not stitch or is thread breakage a symptom also? Thanks from the bottom of my heart!:):) Brendalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi Brendalee-- If the timing is off the hook won\'t pick up the bobbin thread --or---the needle will hit "something" as it tries to make a stitch. If the timing is off, what a great time for it to happen!! The NWLA group will descend upon your studio tomorrow and get that baby back in time for you! I\'ve re-timed twice and I know others have needed to as well. Keep us posted if there will be a side-trip tomorrow! See you in 12 hours or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingjunky Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 You gals have made me feel so supported and comfortable thanks. I got the quilt done and am going to bring it tomorrow. Along with my fuse! I think this board is amazing! Thanks Brendalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Glad we could help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.