serger self maintenance?

[tippytoes26]

i have a babylock imagine. it's past due or a cleaning. problem is, i don't have $140 to take it in right now. i opened the bottom to find my needle screw that had fallen down inside. I found the screw and vacuumed out the dust bunnies. But, i'm sure it needs some oil in there. Does anyone know where it requires oil? I just do NOT see how they can charge such outrageous prices to clean out a little lint and put some oil in.

where do i learn how to do this.. seems like it would be a great line of work to be in

[LoveBaby]

i'd google serger care ot maintenance. I'm sure there are tons of places online that walk you through the process. your manual probably has a section as well. or take it to the shop and ask them to teach you how to do basic maintenance.

nak, sorry my reply is a bit choppy

[sabrinat]

There's probably a yahoo group for BAbylock serger users that might be helpful. I have a pfaff and I belong to a yahoo group for it. Also you should be able to ask Babylock for the info. I email Brother whenever I have a question about my machine and they are always very responsive.

[Kari_mom]

There is a website, SewUSA I think, that specializes in selling owner's manuals but also carries service manuals. I keep thinking about buying the service manuals for my sewing machine and serger, at $10 a piece it seems like a great deal.

Google should do it, sorry I don't have the link.

[mamarhu]

Yes, it would be a great line of work! Most sewing machine repair men (yes I meant men) were trained after the 2nd world war or Korea, and are retired or retiring now. I couldn't face the electronic aspects of new machines, but I have long envisioned a home based, mobile sewing machine maintenance and minor repair company. Tools would cost less than $100, and fit in a small case. Offer in home service; many women customers would feel more comfortable having a woman come into their home than a man.

For anyone who is interested, there was a sewing machine repair school in Santa Cruz, California that offered classes and/or video tapes to teach yourself as of 5 years ago, but I can't find their link this morning.

[rubelin]

here's the babylock sergers group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/babylocksergers/

and a group for DIY sewing machine mechanics http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wefixit

[CathToria]

Originally Posted by sabrinat

There's probably a yahoo group for BAbylock serger users that might be helpful. I have a pfaff and I belong to a yahoo group for it. Also you should be able to ask Babylock for the info. I email Brother whenever I have a question about my machine and they are always very responsive.

would you share your Pfaff yahoo group ID? :