ontheriver

I always unplug it.

Chasing Hawk

I always unplug my irons when not in use. As well as my expensive embroidery machine.

captlynhall

Yes, I unplug. I like the idea of a power strip too.

gale

I unplug my machine at the machine too. I put the plug through a binder clip and clipped it to my table near where it plugs in so I can find it easily.

BrendaK

I also unplug but I do have a question. I sew at the kitchen table. I have an extension cord that runs under the table to the outlet. In front of the outlet is a cart. My machine and iron gets plugged into the extension cord when I iron or sew. When I am finished I unplug both the iron and the cord from the sewing machine and the extension cord, but the extension cord is still plug into the outlet. There is nothing sitting on the cord. Should I unplug the extension cord from the outlet? Even though nothing is plugged into the extension cord the cord in still plugged into the outlet. Thanks for any thoughts. BrendaK

maviskw

I think you are making a correct assumption. I see a lot of people unplug almost everything. But my computerized sewing machine is precious to me, and I think is very touchy. Other things are not quite so expensive to replace either. We have our TV and everything connected to it plugged into outlets that are controlled by a light switch on the other side of the room. I suppose that should be unplugged too, but we never do.

Edie

Only because I don't want coal in my stocking from Santa Claus I will tell the truth. I turn my sewing machine off when I am not using it - I do not unplug it. I have my iron on the top of my sewing table. It turns off automatically - I do not unplug it. But, I do have a power strip and when I bring my machine out again after the holidays, please rest assured that I will use my foot and turn off the power strip. 99% of the time I do not keep my head on straight. My brain totally multi-tasks on its own and I have no control of it, unless I write things down to be sure to remember. I can also put a plastic label (from my label making machine) and paste it onto the sewing machine "HIT THE POWER STRIP"!!!!! Then I will be reminded. Thanks for reminding me, which reminds me, I have to iron a piece of batik I am giving my friend for Christmas. See, that's exactly what I am talking about - then I'll let the iron turn itself off and I'll be rolling peanut butter cookies five minutes later. I guess I should be grateful the old grey matter is still working, eh?

Have a great day!!! Edie

mjsylvstr

I recently bought a three plug adapter to plug into the outlet....and this has an on/off switch. When finished just turn the adapter off and everything will be disconnected.

Nilla

Thats really clever! I turn my cutting table light in befor I turn my iron on, then turn my iron off and unplug it before I turn the light off, but I might follow your suggestion too. The older I get, the more forgetful and preoccupied I get.

Jean in Ohio13452

WE took a Fire Safety Class several years ago ( free Dinner) and they Highly Recommend unplugging most every thing... especially Coffeemakers, Irons, other Kitchen appliances like Microwaves ( if you are going to be gone for more than 1 day, Hair Dryers and Curling Irons, most everything should be plugged into surge strips, and never leave extension Cords plugged in.. like a previous post- the power is still going through the cords... I unplug the Sewing machine if we are going away too. Be Safe, Better to take a few min. plugging everything back in...