Sewing machine service technician training classes
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NOTE: This
is not a home-study, book or video. It is also not an expensive apprentice type of instruction, requiring months
of living expenses away from home.
The basic class is an intensive three day "hands-on" basic training course where
you will actually diagnose and service one or more malfunctioning sewing machines in the class
after receiving the training. Students attending the 3 day advanced class explore more complicated procedures and repair an average of 5 or more machines
each during the 3 day advanced class. Feel free to bring bring several machines to the classes.
Many people save much more than the cost of the class in repairs they would
have dropped off at the local service center. As the economy slows, more people choose to have their older reliable machines repaired rather than buy new, so the demand for quality repair service business increases. About 50% of our former students have opened a full time or part time business for extra income. This is a class where I
have combined the information from attending over a dozen manufacturer training courses
and over 45 years of experience.
All the "secrets" of the trade
are revealed.
Looking for employment, or want extra income to supplement your retirement.
Start your own business.
There is a high demand for trained service technicians that have the knowledge to service all makes and models of sewing machines.
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We reserve the right to increase class fees at any time.
Please register early, as classes fill quickly.
Late registration results in some classes being cancelled or filled to over capacity which may create overcrowding. It is not fair to those who did register early. We also may decline your registration because the class is already full.
Therefore, we have implemented a graduated fee schedule. The class fee you pay will be determined by the date your registration is postmarked. The sooner you mail your registration, the lower your cost.
Please check our refund policy. Refund policy
Registrations will be accepted in order of the postmarked date.
Mail your registration early and you will be in the class.
Wait, and your registration may be returned because the class is full.
Registration is no longer required if you like to gamble. You may show
up un-announced and pay the higher "at the door" fee IF seating is available.
Don't wait until it's too late.
I try to answer every possible question about classes through the following links. I have a heavy class travel schedule and may not be able to respond to e-mail questions immediately.
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should I bring to class? Will I need to buy tools? What are the class
hours? Etc.
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Don't wait until it's too late.
When available seating for a class is filled, enrollment for that class will be closed.
Remember, many of these classes fill quickly, sometimes within a few days,
and openings are limited. Reservations are confirmed
in the order registrations are received by postal mail. If you have mailed your registration by postal mail,
you may also contact me by e-mail or phone and I will hold a place for you
in the class. In fairness to others who want to attend a class, please don't
ask me to hold your reservation unless you plan to mail your registration within 24 hours.
NOTE:
CONFIRMED means the class has been scheduled.
We reserve the right to cancel a class if a low number of registrations may result in a loss to our business.
In the unlikely event of a cancellation, Registered students will be notified 30 days in advance of the class start date.
Please check here often for updates.
Group rates. This could be a great fundraiser for your guild.
Please contact me for details.
Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
I have more seats open for this class. Registration is not necessary. Plan to arrive for this basic class at 9:00 AM. Saturday, May 25th. or call me at 573-697-5841 or 573-631-9046 to reserve your seat in this class.
Festus Missouri:
Basic repair class May 25-26-27 -2013
Click here to: Register for this basic class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00.
Registration for this class will be closed when the class is filled.
Please register early as your place in a class is confirmed when we receive your registration.
The Festus Missouri class will be held at:
Directions to the Festus Missouri class:
Cobblestone Cupboard
2097 Highway 67 South
Festus, MO 63028
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Cobblestone Cupboard
20 miles South of St. Louis just one mile off Interstate 55
Take I-55 south to exit #174b (Highway 67 South). Continue south approximately 1 mile.
You'll see us on the right just past the RV sales lot.
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
I have more seats open for this class. Registration is not necessary. Plan to arrive for this basic and advanced class at 9:00 AM. Saturday, May 25th. or call me at 573-697-5841 or 573-631-9046 to reserve your seat in this class.
Save $105.00
Register for the Festus basic and Belleview advanced classes. Attend the Festus three day basic AND the Belleview three day advanced classes.
Festus Missouri basic class May 25-26-27 and the Belleview Missouri advanced class May 29-30-31.
Click here to Register for the three day basic AND three day advanced classes
CONFIRMED CLASS
I have more seats open for this class. Registration is not necessary. Plan to arrive for this basic class at 9:00 AM. Wednesday, May 29th. or call me at 573-697-5841 or 573-631-9046 to reserve your seat in this class.
Belleview, Missouri
Advanced repair class May 29-30-31 - 2013
Click here to: Register for this advanced repair class.
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00.
The class will be held at:
3972 Highway O
Belleview, Missouri
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Click here: for driving directions.
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
NOTE: Registration is closed for this class.
Basic repair class
Click here to Register for this three day basic class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 05/10/2013.
The fee for this basic repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 05/10/2013.
Registrations may be accepted at the door IF seating in the class is available. The total fee for unregistered students at the door is $675.00. The early registration discount will not apply.
Registration for this class will be closed when the class is filled.
Please register early as your place in a class is confirmed when we receive your registration.
The class will be held at:
Smyrna United Methodist Church
5019 Medlin Road
Monroe, North Carolina
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
Cell phone 573-631-9046 (Active only after June 8th.)
Please try both phone numbers
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com I will not have access to read or answer e-mail June 8 through June 20.
Plan to stay for the TOGA (treadle on gathering of people interested in treadle and hand crank sewing machines). Toga dates Friday and Saturday June 14-15, after the repair classes.
Swap meet
Raffle
Free seminars
Food
Fun and some of the most friendly people you want to meet.
CONFIRMED CLASS
Monroe North Carolina: June 13 - 2013
Register early. The number of students accepted for this class will be limited.
Click here to Register for this one day advanced class Register early and save $$
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $195.00.
Registrations may be accepted at the door IF seating in the class is available. The total fee for unregistered students at the door is $250.00. The early registration discount will not apply.
Register early to guarantee your reservation and save money.
Registration for this class will be closed when the class is filled.
Please register early as your place in a class is confirmed when we receive your registration.
The class will be held at:
Smyrna United Methodist Church
5019 Medlin Road
Monroe, North Carolina
9:00 AM to :5:00 PM.
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
Cell phone 573-631-9046 (Active only after June 8th.)
Please try both phone numbers.
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com I will not have access to read or answer e-mail June 8 through June 20.
Do you enjoy old "people powered" treadle and hand crank sewing machines?
Plan to stay for the TOGA (treadle on gathering of people interested in treadle and hand crank sewing machines). Toga dates Friday and Saturday June 14-15, after the repair classes.
Swap meet
Raffle
Free seminars
Food
Fun and some of the most friendly people you want to meet.
Belleview, Missouri
Basic repair class July 25-26-27 - 2013
Click here to: Register for this basic repair class.
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00.
The class will be held at:
3972 Highway O
Belleview, Missouri
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Click here: for driving directions.
MAP
Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
Save $105.00
Register for the Belleview Missouri basic and advanced classes. Attend the Belleview three day basic AND the three day advanced classes.
Belleview Missouri basic class July 25-26-27 and the Belleview Missouri advanced class July 29-30-31.
Click here to Register for the three day basic AND three day advanced classes
Belleview, Missouri
Advanced repair class July 29-30-31 - 2013
Click here to: Register for this advanced repair class.
Register early and save $$
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $625.00.
The class will be held at:
3972 Highway O
Belleview, Missouri
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Click here: for driving directions.
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
About 37 miles from the Portland International Airport.
Basic repair class
Click here to: Register for this basic class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this basic repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
8080 N.E. Warren Road
Dundee, Oregon 97115
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Dundee area motels:
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Local Dundee and general class information:
Contact Becky Hafer
e-mail: mrs.zog@gmail.com
Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
Save $100.00
Register for both classes. Attend the Dundee three day basic AND the three day advanced classes.
Basic class September 5-6-7 and Advanced class September 9-10-11.
Click here to Register for the three day basic AND three day advanced classes
Confirmed Class
About 37 miles from the Portland International Airport.
Advanced repair class
Click here to: Register for this advanced class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this Advanced repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this Advanced repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
8080 N.E. Warren Road
Dundee, Oregon 97115
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Dundee area motels:
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Local Dundee and general class information:
Contact Becky Hafer
e-mail: mrs.zog@gmail.com
Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
FREE TOGA "Treadle On Gathering & Academy" Meeting.
Orangevale, California: September 14 - 2013
Do you enjoy old "people powered" treadle and hand crank sewing machines?
Plan to arrive a day early for the TOGA (treadle on gathering of people interested in treadle and hand crank sewing machines). Toga date Saturday September 8th. a day before the California sewing machine repair classes start.
Swap meet
Raffle
Free seminars
Food
Fun and some of the most friendly people you want to meet.
The TOGA will be held at:
5524 Beauregard Way
Orangevale, CA. 95662
Local Sacramento area and general information:
Contact Cathy Nelson for TOGA details.
e-mail: canelson2@netscape.net
Phone: 925-321-2024
Confirmed Class
Basic repair class
Click here to: Register for this basic class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this basic repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
5524 Beauregard Way
Orangevale, CA. 95662
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Local Sacramento area and general information:
Contact Cathy Nelson.
e-mail: canelson2@netscape.net
Phone: 925-321-2024
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
Save $100.00
Register for both classes. Attend the Orangevale three day basic AND the three day advanced classes.
Basic class September 15-16-17 and Advanced class September 19-20-21.
Click here to Register for the three day basic AND three day advanced classes
Confirmed Class
Advanced repair class
Click here to: Register for this Advanced class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
5524 Beauregard Way
Orangevale, CA. 95662
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Local Sacramento area and general information:
Contact Cathy Nelson.
e-mail: canelson2@netscape.net
Phone: 925-321-2024
MAP
Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
Confirmed Class
Basic repair class
Click here to: Register for this basic class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this basic repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this basic repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
12429 N. Augusta Drive
Sun City, Arizona
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Local Sun City and general class information:
Contact Joan McCarthy
e-mail: joanmc@q.com
Cell phone: 602-903-8567
Home Phone: 623-792-8860
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
CONFIRMED CLASS
Save $100.00
Register for both classes. Attend the Sun City three day basic AND the three day advanced classes.
Basic class September 24-25-26 and Advanced class September 28-29-30.
Click here to Register for the three day basic AND three day advanced classes
Confirmed Class
Advanced repair class
Click here to: Register for this advanced class
Register early and save $$
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $625.00 for registrations received through 08/01/2013.
The fee for this advanced repair class will be $675.00 for registrations received after 08/01/2013.
The class will be held at:
12429 N. Augusta Drive
Sun City, Arizona
9:00 AM. to 5:00 PM.
Local Sun City and general class information:
Contact Joan McCarthy
e-mail: joanmc@q.com
Cell phone: 602-903-8567
Home Phone: 623-792-8860
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Contact me
Business phone 573-697-5841
e-mail elnaman@whitesewingcenter.com
