sewing emergency!

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so, i got all crafty last night, and decided to make a skirt out of a pair of jeans that my roommate got handed down and some other jeans i had laying around. i was so excited because i would finally be able to post some of my work on here for you all to see (since my roommate also has a digital camera).

but...

i got most of the way done when my sewing machine made a scary grumbling noise and stopped purring all smooth like she usually does. the needle broke. i found a replacement one and put it in this afternoon. i tried to sew with it again and it still made the noise. if i go real slow it works fine, but then it starts to make this noise, like something is catching or breaking. it makes my cringe. i called my mom, because what else is a girl to do, and she didn't know what it might be.

if anyone has any clues as to what this might be please let me know. i am devestated. it was 5 am when i had to stop (i was going to wear it today). and if anyone knows of a good sewing machine repair place in chicago, that might be helpful. oh, and i have a brother vx-1120.

please help!