Did you ever notice how a sewing machine technician works on a sewing machine and never looks at the instruction book or service manual? Do you think they have a photographic memory and remember every page of thousands of manuals? Did they learn how to service sewing machines from video's or "how to" books?

No, they learned from an experienced factory service technician with "hands on" training, AFTER paying for a very expensive authorized dealership. Then, they learn how to service only the latest model of sewing machines sold by that manufacturer. When the service technician wants service training on another make, they must purchase another very expensive dealership. Of course, the manufacturers have little incentive to provide service training for older models since they only make money on sales of new machines. The knowledge base on these machines is becoming a lost art as the old timers retire or die off. You can fill that gap and provide a service to millions of people who cannot find a repair shop to service their old reliable sewing machines. My basic course is the knowledge I've gained through attending many dealer training courses and over 40 years of experience.

I have had several requests from people who wish to learn sewing machine repair. Many people have tried to learn through the usual blurry or out of focus video and book instruction, only to quit in frustration. Video or book instruction may teach how to repair one make and model, but when you go to a different machine, you're lost again. Hands on training will teach the basic procedures that may be applied to all sewing machines. You will learn the basic theory of how & why a sewing machine works. Without understanding this, you will always be frustrated by new problems or when repairing unfamiliar machines. I firmly believe the only way to learn sewing machine service is through "hands on" experience. When you learn the basic theory, sewing machine service can be fun & profitable. You will also repair your own machine (or machines) during the course if you wish to bring one or more. If not, let me know and we will bring a machine for you to practice repairs.

1. Select the proper tools.

2. Clean a sewing machine.

3. Lubricate a sewing machine.

4. Thread any sewing machine without the instruction book.

5. Insert the needle correctly in any machine without the instruction book.

6. Adjust the hook timing.

7. Remove a burr from the hook.

8. Adjust the needle clearance.

9. Adjust the needle bar height.

10. Adjust the feed dog height.

11. Adjust the feed dog timing.

12. Adjust the bobbin case tension.

13. Adjust the upper tension.

14. Balance the upper & lower tensions.

15. Install & adjust the belt.

16. Remove burrs from the needle plate.

17. Adjust the check spring timing.

18. Adjust & clean the bobbin winder release knob.

19. Adjust pendulum timing.

20. Determine if a part can be saved or needs replaced.

21. Learn how to "save" many expensive parts.

22. A fast, easy way to locate binding problems.

23. Learn what the manufacturers and repair shops don't want you to know.

24. How to do one simple $400.00 repair job by replacing a 33 cent part.

25. How to use "logic" and the "thought process" to locate and adjust.

26. How and why a sewing machine works. This knowledge, combined with logic, will enable you repair most any problem.

27. Many other unusual problems.

And much more.

Each student will actually diagnose & repair one or more malfunctioning machine(s) during the three day class. Students now average 5 repairs each completed during the class.

You will also receive a free copy of my basic service manual.

Several people ask if this course will teach them to service sergers and computer machines. Others want training to repair or program special purpose computer factory machines.
The answer is yes and no.

Service training and special electronic diagnostic equipment for these special purpose machines is only available from the manufacturer to authorized dealers. The basic mechanical service training procedures will apply to these machines, but it would be impossible to cover every possible advanced service procedure for every make and model in a three day course. However, understanding the basic service procedures will enable you to repair about 70% of the common problems on these machines. Service on any machine requires a thorough understanding of basic repair procedures BEFORE advancing to the next level.

We must learn to walk before we can run. If you have never attended a basic sewing machine repair training class, I would highly recommend attending the basic training course before advancing to the complex advanced procedures.

You may register for both courses when offered at the same location.

Three day advanced training course:

There are hundreds of possible repair procedures and it would be impossible to explore each one in a three day class. I believe the best way to teach advanced repair is for the students to choose what they want to learn. This could include:

Replacing gears.
Replacing timing belts.
Replacing a cam stack.
Replacing the hook assembly.
Automatic stitch adjustments.
Automatic buttonhole adjustments.
Industrial machines.

And, almost any other procedure you wish to explore.

This approach worked well at our advanced classes and our students have serviced machines from the 1860's antiques to modern computer models.

A $100.00 deposit is required to register for each class, so I can print your certificate and order enough supplies for each student in advance. Anyone attending the full three day class will also receive a certificate of achievement and one year of free telephone consultation.

Phone:

The best way to get a quick answer to your question.

Business 573-697-5841
Cell         573-631-9046

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