My Janome broke (first time in ten years). Tried the obvious fixes.. new needle, changing threads, but no. Lots of looping on the underside of the fabric and lots of noises saying "I am broken" So off to the repairman it went. I collect it on Thursday and my wallet will be nearly 190 Euros lighter..
And who was in the middle of making lots of Christmas presents when the machine broke? Why yes, that would be me.
I hope it is ok once I get it back.