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maliw
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No FMQ for me
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August 01, 2017, 17:28:45 PM »
There I was an hour ago happily FMQ, I'm making covers for incubators for the local SCBU, when the needle hit the darning foot. I wasn't sure what had happened as this is an open toed foot, until I took the foot off and the plastic shaft had split allowing the foot part to move around on its own. So I now have to buy a new foot before I can carry on and complete the cover so no FMQ for me for a while.
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fajita
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Re: No FMQ for me
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August 01, 2017, 20:32:59 PM »
Oh dear. What a shame.
I'm sure there will be options. Some clever people on here will have suggestions, I'm sure.
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Iminei
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August 02, 2017, 08:15:55 AM »
Well it is your own fault for consorting with the
Mali, you know it is!
But just as an aside, which machine do you have???
I have a couple of brand new untouched (hell, even unlooked at) darning feet kicking around!
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August 02, 2017, 09:37:05 AM »
I don't do FMQ a lot, but I have noticed that unless it's well tightened, the foot can work loose, and cause the needle to break.
Hope you're soon sorted Mal, I hate being interrupted mid-flow....
Jessie
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maliw
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August 02, 2017, 17:11:28 PM »
Thanks for the thought Iminei. I wasted no time and ordered one from SMD, I've had an e-mail from Russell to say that it's on it's way so hopefully will be here tomorrow. I could have gone to the shop but petrol would cost far more than postage. Fortunately Elna and Janome are the same feet so I will be able to use it on both machines if necessary.
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