I feel like such a grown-up! I cleaned my machine, took the top part apart and found a thread nest (and wondered when was the last time I used that color!), cleaned the bobbin, changed needle, and put it all back together. Here's the important part--no tears! I usually get so frustrated that I want to pitch it out the window, and have to walk away for a while to settle down.

Good for you! You are a lot braver than I am!!

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by parkermom 08 Sep 2018

It was easier this time for me. Who knows what will happen next time?

Give that lady a Gold Star. Know exactly how you feel. I've done it a few times. Ony thing about these Babylocks once you take the screws out and break it down you still have to have a strong pen light to see what you are looking for .

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by parkermom 07 Sep 2018

I was proud of the no tears! I felt like I was juggling a flashlight, tweezers, and the screwdriver.

You deserve the badge of courage!

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

Thanks! it's getting easier!

Impressive! The last time I cleaned my machine it was still messing up so off to the shop for another month. What machine do you have as in the past I have gotten only part of the top off of my machine.

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

I have a Brother 4000D that's about 12 years old and I absolutely love it.

by cfidl 13 Sep 2018

ooh I wish I had a sewing machien repair person i the family. I do not have the courage to do much with it.

Well done!!

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

Thanks! I used to be afraid, but I'm getting bolder as I age.

Well done!

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

It's easier each time, so maybe it will inspire me to clean it a little more often

Success breeds success. What's next?

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

who knows? I may sometime clean up my sewing room!

Good job, Jennifer!! Can you come over to my house and clean mine - lol? I really do need to do the same. I think it take courage to take it apart!!! Hugs, Laura

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

I've always been so easily intimidated when its time to snap the plastic pieces back in their place. Maybe I'll be just as brave next time

Good for you. Last time I tried getting in the inside of my machine she would not stitch more then 5 stitches after I had put her back together again. Glad you had success.

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

Its getting easier each time.

Well done!

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

Thanks! I don't know why it all came together so well, but I'm thankful!

Well glad you put your "Big Girl Panties" on! Good for you!

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

I even have an ith bag shaped like panties that says Big Girl on it. I tried to paste a picture of it,but my computer didn't want to cooperate.

Well done Jennifer, I am very impressed! Love Chris

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

Thank you. I'm behind on the confidence meter. Maybe it'll go better next time as well.

I know just how you feel. When I have to clean the bobbin area of my machine I grit my teeth and hope for the best. Never can I get it back in without many silent bad thoughts. Then I get out the book and follow the pictures. Thank goodness for pictures.

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

It usually makes me so tense. Usually I drop one of those screws and cant find it, and then the screwdriver slips, and bad words are in the air. I'm thankful it worked so well this time.

You are a very clever grown up girl!! Good on you, I'm not game to take the top part of my machines.

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by parkermom 02 Sep 2018

I don't feel clever most times. But it did make me kind of proud of myself! Thanks.