Have you ever tried to fix your own sewing machine? I got to see exactly how my Juki TL-2010Q looked on the inside when I took it apart – under supervision, of course!
She wasn’t broken really. The circuit (or whatever it is) that makes the needle disengage and stop moving when I am filling bobbins stopped working. I could still sew fine. And fill bobbins too – if I didn’t mind the needle going up and down a million miles a minute while I did it.
Since this sewing machine is still under warranty, I called the help line, chatted with a technician a bit, and he explained how to remove the top cover from the head (it’s actually called that). I then emailed him this photo that I took with my iPhone.
After he saw the photo, he sent me a UPS label so I could send the top part in for repair. Thank goodness he can fix it without me sending in the whole machine… it’s heavy!
I’m feeling down without my Juki but expecting the return of her top cover (scalp?) on Monday and can’t wait. You can read more about this sewing machine in blog posts {here} and {here}.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Ever since I saw the adorable Easy ‘Merry’ Pillow on The Train to Crazy I’ve been dying to try it. Of course I had to go and make it more complicated by putting 5 words on instead of 1, and…
I have fallen in love with all the quirky, fun, and adorable coloring fabrics out there, but for the longest time I didn’t know what to sew with them. Until now! I had so much fun making (and sneaking to use) this washable coloring book for my daughter. Get ready to make your very own washable coloring books to use over and over again!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
This post is about a WIP (work in progress). I’ve been wanting to show you this adorable baby quilt for so long. I’m finally going to just put it out there even though… my quilt is not done.
I was blessed with pure inspiration that day (probably because it was Sunday, lol) and I ended up making a soft and beautiful double gauze cotton scarf with no sewing and in practically no time at all!
Sew up a beautiful little bag that’s just the right size for your phone, sunnies, and wallet! This easy to sew little tote has quilted sides – just like your favorite designer bags and wallets.
I had the very same problem with my Juki TL-98E. It was a year before it was fixed. I sent mine to Alabama where I bought it from on EBAY and they sent it back without fixing it. It went to Illinois and it came back without it being fixed. I spent so much on shipping. Sigh…..my husband finally called the plant in Florida and talked to someone very high up on the chain, and we sent it there. They fixed it. It was the celenoid to the thread cutter. My needle would go up and down, up and down too. I was so glad to get it back! I hope yours is fixed soon!! When you get it back, make sure the little ‘finger’ that is on the lid goes in front of the bobbin winding mechanism or the lid won’t go back right and the hand wheel won’t turn!
I’m sewing a pincushion:)
I had the very same problem with my Juki TL-98E. It was a year before it was fixed. I sent mine to Alabama where I bought it from on EBAY and they sent it back without fixing it. It went to Illinois and it came back without it being fixed. I spent so much on shipping. Sigh…..my husband finally called the plant in Florida and talked to someone very high up on the chain, and we sent it there. They fixed it. It was the celenoid to the thread cutter. My needle would go up and down, up and down too. I was so glad to get it back! I hope yours is fixed soon!! When you get it back, make sure the little ‘finger’ that is on the lid goes in front of the bobbin winding mechanism or the lid won’t go back right and the hand wheel won’t turn!
Thank you for the advice! I’m so glad you got your baby fixed. Fingers crossed that mine will be ok and I get the part back tomorrow!