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ARGHHHH !!@&%**!!#%&*!!* My walking foot broke as I was sewing the binding to the 3rd quilt I have ever made.  Does ANYONE know how to repair this? The price of a new one is $95.00.  I wonder if I should invest in a new one.  My 1100 is over 25 yrs. old.  At the time of my last repair 2 years ago Viking would not give a warranty for the repair.  It's time for me save for a new one.  I'm on a fixed income so I must get the best deal I can.  The next one must sew sheers, knits, upholstery, velvets and quilts.  Should I get one with a knee control or foot or both?  Does anyone have a lay-a-way?  What happens to the machines used in Expo classes?

donnasdream, member
Posted on Feb 17th, 2012 in sewing, tools & supplies, reader's closet, Help

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Grandcarr writes: I would check on eBay for a replacement foot. I just purchased a set of 14 presser feet which were specifically for my new sewing/embroidery machine on eBay for $24.00!
Posted: 8:43 pm on March 8th

MrsHGW writes: A beloved machine is a hard thing to lose. So sorry for your frustration. Now then, do you want just a walking foot attachment or a new complete sewing machine? From the looks of it, you MIGHT be rushing your work thus it breaks often. If you are on a fixed income, you might want to take it into a repair shop and have your service person explain what is going on, how it works and the mechanics of why it is breaking. From there you can make better choices. If it is just the walking foot that broke, you can continue to sew with other feet, and not spend money. On the other hand the cost of repair is considerably less than the price of a new machine. The workman is worthy of his hire. A warranty is only the factory telling you they sold you a good machine and if not they will fix what they did wrong. Maintenance is your part of ownership. A good machine will last with good maintenance which is a small but expected price to pay to be able to sew at home. And after 25 years, I'll say you really did get a GOOD machine. But if you really want a new machine, then that is your decision. When my 1978 Pfaff "died" I took it to several repairmen who made the situation worse. I searched for new machines only to find that like you, my daily requirements were more than any new home machine would handle (I treat them rough)so I got a book on home sewing machine repair and fixed it myself. Bless G-d, I am learning to repent of my bad habits and now am happily back to sewing again. Hope you too find a happy ending.
Posted: 11:58 am on February 24th

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