Duct Tape Among Other Things

To fix your sponge bar you will need:
Foam to fit your sponge bar (3/8" Wide x 1/4" Thick Weatherstripping works well)
Strong double sided tape or Glue
Satin Ribbon the width of your foam (3/8" works well)
Goo Gone
Flathead Screwdriver
Paper Towels
Toothpicks
Q-Tips

1. Remove sponge bar if you look at the side of your machine at the front of the bed there is a white tab on either side of the machine push out with the screwdriver and pull from the other side
2. Remove old foam. If your foam is really old this is where you will need the screwdriver to scrape out the old foam, you might also need goo gone, paper towels, toothpicks, and q-tips to get all the gunk out. You want it as clean as possible so that the new foam sticks
3. If using weatherstripping cut a piece the length of the bar and stick it to the bar using the adhesive that is already there. (If using foam cut to the right size then use double sided tape or glue to affix it to the bar)
4. Tape or glue the satin ribbon to the sponge bar.
5. If using glue allow to dry overnight-24 hours before replacing in machine
6. Put sponge bar back in machine, to do so use the needle pusher to press your needles flat against the bottom of the bed and push the sponge bar in. Continue the process across until the entire sponge bar is in the machine.
7. Enjoy your newly repaired sponge bar

Note: Your machine will not function properly without a sponge bar, do not attempt to use your machine without one or one in poor repair. If you do so it is likely you will bend needles and create some serious problems.