It Doesn't Work
@just4him (307644)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
May 23, 2017 3:44pm CST
It really shouldn't surprise me. In the past anything I got from my parents generally didn't work, so why should now be any different.
My daughter called me the day before Mother's Day to ask me to teach her to sew. I am thrilled and excited to do so. However, after working for a couple hours this afternoon, I've determined Mom's sewing machine doesn't work. I got it threaded. I read the directions over several times. That isn't the problem. It doesn't sew. Yes, I got the thread to come up from the bobbin, but when I step on the foot pedal, nothing happens. The needle just goes but the material doesn't move, it stays in one place. I even changed the presser foot, and still nothing.
So, I did the next best thing. I just ordered a new machine online. I'll have it in a week and then I can teach my daughter how to sew. It's a Singer.
It aggravates me because I had three sewing machines before I moved. One was mine I bought several years ago, might even have had it since before I was divorced, not sure. I know it worked. I also had another sewing machine I got from a yard sale. I never used that one, so I don't know about it, and then there was Mom's. I got rid of the other two because I thought it would be wonderful to have Mom's sewing machine. I was wrong.
Now, I'll need to call my daughter when I know she's home from work and let her know I have a new machine coming in a week and then I'll be able to teach her.
I know she's excited to learn. She's called me a couple times about it. I hate disappointing her, and I have no intention of doing so. It will just be a minor delay. I will teach her to sew on a sewing machine I know works.
Have you had any disappointments lately? Thanks for reading.
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@NJChicaa (116185)
• United States
23 May 17
That is a shame that it didn't work. I would have wanted to keep the one from my mother as well. The only disappointment I've had is when my husband asked if I wanted to go to Hawaii in November during the week that I have off. I was all excited and said yes. Then he said "just kidding". I was so pissed!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
23 May 17
I'm sorry that it didn't work. =( I haven't lately thank God.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 May 17
I hope you find it. I hate when I lose something and can't find it. It always shows up though when I'm not looking for it and in the strangest places.
@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
24 May 17
Sounds like emptying my parents house. My oldest sister summed it up. It's either broken, worn out or broken and worn out.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 May 17
@Morleyhunt Your father came from the era of the Great Depression and they don't throw anything away. I inherited that quality. I'm a pack rat, but I'm trying to get rid of the stuff that no longer works.
@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
25 May 17
@just4him it sums it up well, but it's frustrating...my father thinks everything is a valuable treasure.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
23 May 17
Im sorry. I wouldve kept that one over the others too..
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
24 May 17
@just4him nope. Glad your new one wont take long to get
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
29 May 17
@just4him My first sewing machine was a Brother so I think that is why I prefer them. I like that this one has basic lettering too. One lady paid me $20 to make names for her to put on a quilt she was making. They are very basic though and only one style and size.
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
24 May 17
Yes I have little knowledge about sewing, good to know that you ordered new one
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
23 May 17
That is disappointing!! No I am just exhausted but no disappointments other than missing exercise 2 days in a row
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 May 17
I'm sorry you missed exercise two days in a row. I woke with a bad headache so I didn't get to the pool this morning, but I intend to be there tomorrow. I hope you can get your exercise in as well tomorrow.
Edit - I just read about your mother and hope she will be better soon.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 17
@just4him Thanks my brother just arrived from Georgia so he will take some hours with her so I should be able to get to the pool tomorrow
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 May 17
@BelleStarr That's wonderful. I'm sure the exercise in the pool will be just what you need to relax the tension.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
24 May 17
yepperz, i'd check those feed dogs. if'n such aint one 'f those computerized thingies, should be'n easy 'n inexpensive fix. disappointments?? where would i e'en begin?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 May 17
@just4him thanks, ms. valerie. been doin' battles 'n thought i'd come out from safety fer a wee bit. what'cha do with that old'un?
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 17
@crazyhorseladycx So far it's still sitting on my dining room table, the one you told me not to paint the legs of. I haven't yet.
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@MarshaMusselman (38663)
• Midland, Michigan
24 May 17
I'm glad that sewing machines are so easy to purchase these days. I think maybe I'd have tried out mom's machine before giving away all the other ones. Maybe your moms did work at one point in time and it's too bad she didn't get it fixed when it broke down.
Maybe one day my own girls will ask me the same thing.
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@MarshaMusselman (38663)
• Midland, Michigan
25 May 17
@just4him Well, if you ever run into anything like that again in the future, all you have to do is unplug a few things you don't use all the time, or make sure you're not using bigger appliances like a washer, dryer, dishwasher and then try it out. Although, it does help to know which sockets go to each circuit as you may be able to use certain things fine.
We can't use our attic fan while using the washer and dryer at the same time. We can use the washer and dryer together if that's all that's running.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 17
@MarshaMusselman In the old house I found that when the microwave was running at the same time as the washer, it blew the circuit. When I plugged something into the plug that was behind the kitchen door, it blew the fridge and it never got cold enough in the freezer anymore and we lost a lot of food. It was good they tore that house down.
I don't see any problems in the apartment. It's well maintained. And if something should happen, I only need to call the office.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
25 May 17
sounds like you tried your best to fix your mums... I hope you both have fun with the new one when it arrives 
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 May 17
Only a wet basement a couple of day but that is fixed - fingers crossed. I went through a few machines in my sewing years, My daughter learned on my machines too. She has my sewing machine now - I don't want to sew anymore. She doesn't make clothes but makes drapes and things for her home. For repairs and shortening new pants there is a small business in our area run by 5 women and they do a great job with affordable prices.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 17
I'm glad you have your basement fixed. I still love to sew and when my daughter called me this morning she asked if the only reason I bought the new machine was to teach her to sew. Right now it's the main reason, but I love to sew and I know I'll use it in the future. I like having a sewing machine in the house.
It's good there's a good business to do alterations close by.
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@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 17
She does and I know she's looking forward to it. She asked when it would arrive when I was there yesterday.
@just4him (307644)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 May 17
I never thought about calling a technician. I'm sure they're around. Maybe I'll find one and donate this one to them to refurbish and sell.
