tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51398245643738360272024-03-23T05:14:49.061-05:00Sewing Machine RepairDiscover practical tips and tricks on sewing machine repair. Learn to do your own sewing machine repair. Find out how to build your own profitable sewing machine repair business.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114311425434723580noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139824564373836027.post-57433280183578270832015-07-25T11:01:00.001-05:002015-07-25T11:01:08.590-05:00Fix Sewing Machines Institute<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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If you ever thought you might like to learn sewing machine repair, look no further.</h3>
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The live institute lasts three days and provides comprehensive training in mechanical, computerized, and light industrial sewing machines as well as sergers and embroidery machines. When a student completes the course, they receive a diploma certification as sewing machine technicians, and are ready to begin work as technicians for dealerships, factories, design and production companies, institutions, or in their own business.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Check Out Our Sewing Machine Repair Courses At http://www.fixsewingmachines.com.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114311425434723580noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139824564373836027.post-35088180759992438252015-04-03T10:58:00.005-05:002015-04-03T10:58:54.548-05:00Brother VX Repair<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Repair Your Brother VX<br /> Sewing Machine</h2>
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The Brother VX series is a popular line of low end sewing machines. </div>
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It may be purchased through big box stores like Walmart.</div>
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This Brother VS 820 is a bit older, </div>
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As with most sewing machines, the major problem is maintaining it.</div>
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If the machine sits in a closet for a year, it should be serviced prior to use.</div>
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If it is used ten hours a week, it may need service more often.</div>
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The key element is to remember that the lubricants and moving parts</div>
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are exposed to whatever is in the air: moisture, dust, sun, dirt, lint, etc.</div>
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The lubricants dry out over time and become sticky and eventually</div>
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These old lubricants and all debris must be removed.</div>
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Thorough cleaning is essential.</div>
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Then re-lubricate.</div>
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correspondence training program and live training institutes</div>
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that include instruction on mechanical sewing machines,</div>
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computerized sewing machines, sergers, and more.</div>
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If you are hobbyist, the training will make your hobby easier</div>
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and more fun then ever.<br />If you aim to become a sewing machine technician,</div>
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Fix Sewing Machines Institute offers the finest</div>
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All Brand <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">Sewing Machine Repair School</a> available.</div>
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Sewing machines either use an oscillating hook assembly like this one,</div>
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or a rotary hook assembly like most top loading sewing machines.</div>
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The Viking is a bit different to service. </div>
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The Singer 640 offered straight stitch and zig zag with full stitch length and stitch width control.</div>
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Note the outer silver grey colored circle. This is the hook. Inside the hook you will note the bobbin carrier also silver grey colored circle. Inside the carrier you see the bobbin with two white stripes and a clamp holding it in place. Also notice the black bracket extending from the bottom right. This bracket has a spring on it facing the carrier. This bracket must be properly set to permit the movement of the thread around the bobbin. Too tight and the thread binds up. Too lose and the thread flops around. At the Far lower right is an eccentric used to adjust the bracket. To remove the carrier, the black bracket must be lifted and moved to the right.</div>
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The front surface mounted tension assembly is held in place by a set screw under the cover. It may be removed for service, replacement, or repair as needed. Please note inside the tension assembly is a small metal rod about 1/25 inches long. Do not lose or forget to install this rod when servicing the tension assembly. The presser bar lever presses against the pin or rod to open and close the tension assembly. Always thread with presser foot in the up position relieving the pressure on the tensions.</div>
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Replacing the gears is pretty easy. Always replace gears in sets. A gear with 2 or more set screws will rest on the round portion of a shaft and may be adjusted around and along the shaft. A gear with 1 set screw sits on the flat of the shaft and may only be adjusted back and forth along the length of the shaft. To remove gears: remove motor mount to the right and anything that prevents moving the shaft to the right. Release guide set screws and move shaft to the right. Remove gears. Replace gears. Reassemble paying very special attention to proper tooth alignment. </div>
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The challenge of gear replacement is not removal and replacement of gears. The challenge is resetting all affected settings on the sewing machine: feed, hook, needle bar, and over all balance.</div>
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Invention of the Sewing Machine Video<br />
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Since the patent wars of the 1850's more Singers have been made and sold than any other sewing machine. Isaac Singer was a canny marketer who watched all the advances made by others, and copied them, improved on them, and marketed them. <br />
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There have been thousands of different models, but during the 1970's and later, Singer began to specialize in full rotary hook sewing machines. Some models even wound the bobbin in the top loading bobbin carrier.<br />
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Singer 6012C is one of many top loading rotary hook sewing machines. <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">Singer sewing machine repair</a> requires professional training because there is such a wide range of issues and models.<br />
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This machines offers straight stitch and zig zag sewing with three preset needle positions and a four step button hole. This was a very popular sewing machine and thousands are still in use today. Notice the front mounted bayonet styled upper tension assembly.</div>
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The open bottom of the machine reveals a cogged belt to control the rotary hook movement. This belt often gets worn and needs replacement periodically. It also shows two bar shafts to control the feed system. </div>
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Notice the gear driving the hook assembly has two set screws on it. This enables you to adjust the hook position at the gear, but it may also be adjusted at the opposite end of the belt.</div>
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The tensioner shown here keeps the appropriate amount of pressure on the hook drive belt to keep it from slipping. It should be adjusted so that the tension on the belt flexes just a bit. The belt should not be overly tight or loose. Professional <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine repair training</a> gives the technician the knowledge and skill to repair sewing machine of all makes and models.<br />
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The needle plate has been removed to show the hook assembly. Note this are must be regularly cleaned. Place one drop of sewing machine oil on the hook race (the groove on the inside top of the hook assembly) every few hours of sewing.</div>
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The plastic cam allows the machine to create different stitch types. Note the metal finger the connects to the cam. This finger rides over bumps and grooves on the cam moving the needle bar accordingly.</div>
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How To Disassemble A Sewing Machine.</h2>
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One of the most time consuming parts of any <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine repair</a> is the disassembly. On many machines this is as simple as removing a few screws, but on other machines it can be a bit more complicated. <br />
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Many of the newer machines use a snap fit system that requires the technician to find the snap points, and release them by pressing one side of the cover in while the other remains rigid. Unless all the appropriate screws have been removed and the proper order followed, removing the covers can be quite frustrating. <br />
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Keeping your parts including screws well organized is essential. Otherwise, as you reassemble, you will find extra screws and the covers may not align. For this reason, be sure to keep covers with their correct screws. If necessary, tape the screws in place temporarily. The more complicate the machine is, the more important organization of parts becomes.<br />
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Disassembly should proceed from right to left. Remove the tray, the lower arm cover, and the needle bar cover. Remove the needle, needle plate, bobbin carrier or case, and the hook cover and hook. Begin removing screws across the back from right to left. Remove any other screws as needed from hand wheel side, and bottom of the machine.</div>
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Once the covers have been removed, proceed to brush and blow away debris. Use solvent to dissolve old lubrications. Use pure clean sewing machine oil, and place one drop everywhere metal touches metal.</div>
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Notice this Brother XL sewing machine has an oscillating hook system. You can see the bracket for the hook inside and the race outside.</div>
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BERNINA Activa 130</h2>
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The Bernina Activa 130 is a popular and in many ways classic Bernina sewing machine. Historically, the Bernina line has proudly used an oscillating hook system known as the CB Hook. In an oscillating hook system, the hook is set to the left of the needle and moves from left to right behind the needle picking up the thread loop. It draws the upper thread around the bobbin case containing the bobbin wrapping the upper thread around the lower thread. Then hook retraces its way back to the original position to the left of the needle.</div>
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Above you can see the hook in the center. Notice that it is shaped like a half moon. The bobbin is inserted into the bobbin case shown on the right. Another feature of the BERNINA line is its heavy duty presser foot series. </div>
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With covers off you can see just how rugged its internal skeleton is. Antique sewing machines commonly had an outer skeleton casting with parts inserted inside, but modern sewing machines usually have an internal skeleton or frame. Parts are attached to this frame giving the machine great strength and stability.</div>
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Modern computerized sewing machines replace many of the gears, levers, and AC motors used in mechanical machines with electronics and DC Pulse motors. This gives the user a much quieter sewing experience with far better control over the entire sewing process. When repairs are needed on the computer side, it generally requires replacement of boards, motors, switches, and fuses. Attempting to repair computer boards is not advisable.</div>
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This machine required replacement of small flat 12 volt bulb, and one of the two fuses on the power board. Other possible parts commonly replaced include the timing belt, drive belt, and power cord.</div>
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Older BERNINA sewing machines are fairly straight forward to work on, however, the newer more advanced machines are very complicated and should not be attempted by a novice. If you have a BERNINA from the Artista series, it is best to have an experience BERNINA technician available.<br />
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Repair Sewing Machines: White Futura 464</h2>
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It is important to understand the operation of a sewing machine from the standpoint of stitch formation and the design type of the machine. Here we have a classic sewing machine with a side loading bobbin and an oscillating hook. </div>
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When we understand the key elements going into how the stitches are formed, it becomes quite easy to adjust the machine. For example, tensions consist of two thread sources with various guides, tensioners, twists, and turns. One thread comes from above, and the other from below. If the resistance on both top and bottom are equal, the thread will from a stitch knot inside the fabric. If either one pulls harder than the other, that side of the fabric will collect excess threads. The same principle applies on this machine and virtually every other lockstitch sewing machine ever made.</div>
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The stitch selection may vary from machine to machine, but the function remains the same on most mechanical machines. A lever is used to increase or decrease the stitch length. On most machines stitch width and variations are added in similar fashion.</div>
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While some people have difficulty threading regular serging machines, the <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">serger </a>expands threading issues if for no other reason than it adds multiple threads instead of just one. Without thread there can be no serging. Thread is an essential. The serging machine uses thread to attach fabrics together. <br />
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<strong>Some say it looks weird.</strong> It certainly does not look like <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">sewing machines</a>. Since the introduction of the home serger, users have complained about just how hard it is to thread. With multiple threads, needles, and strange looking gismos, it not only looks complicated, it is. It not only feels like you have to twist and turn just to thread it, it does.<br />
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The other threads are drawn up through the thread rack, down through thread guides, through the tension assemblies, and then through either the lower looper or upper looper. Caution: avoid tangling threads. Often the user thinks the machines requires professional help like <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine repair</a>.<br />
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The ordinary sewing machine makes locked stitches by drawing the upper thread down while the hook wraps it around the bobbin thread. <strong> In a serger, however, the hook and bobbin are replaced with a lower and upper looper</strong>. The needles pull the threads from above through the fabric. The lower looper picks up the needle threads and draws the to the right. Then the upper looper picks up the needle and lower looper threads and moves them back to the left around the stitch finger. This produces a wrap around or over locking stitch.<br />
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<strong>Improper threading creates calamity.</strong> Slight variations in threading occur from one serger to another, but the basics are essentially the same. Always read and follow the user manuals instructions precisely. <br />
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Elna, Brother, Viking, Bernette, Necchi, and many other brands of sergers are available today. There are many configurations and models, but generally there is strong similarity in their threading.<br />
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<strong>So, how do you thread a serger?</strong> Begin by lifting the presser foot. This releases the pressure on the tension assemblies and make it much easier to thread them. Find the thread that will be used by the upper looper. Bring it up through and over the thread rack. Bring it down and through the thread guides on the machine. Some machines have the thread woven through a couple of guides. <br />
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Make sure the thread slips between the tension discs. Some sergers will have surface mounted tensions that are easy to tell when they are properly threaded. Others encase the tension in the front cover. Just make sure the thread is properly seated in between the tension discs. Of course, this cannot happen unless the presser foot is up.<br />
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Serger tension is a common source of problems. Not only is it essential to properly seat the thread between the two round tension discs, the tension must balance with multiple threads.<br />
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Lifting the presser foot before you start thread, releases the pressure on the tension assemblies making it easy to thread them. Make sure each thread is drawn through the tension discs and held firmly in position. If the presser foot is down, the thread (can|may|will ride along the edgeof the tension discs instead of flowing through them properly. The solution is: lift the presser foot lever when you begin threading, and keep it up until you thread the needle.<br />
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Proceed with threading the remaining thread guides and thread the upper looper. This can be a bit of challenge requiring tweezers and the ability to stand on your head in some cases. Then thread the lower looper followed by the needles.<br />
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When you reach the needles, draw the thread through the serging machine take up lever, and back down through any remaining tension guides to the eye of the needle. <br />
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<strong>Double check the tension</strong> with the presser foot still up by slightly tugging on the end of the thread. You should feel very little friction. Now release the presser foot and try again. You should find significant friction now. You can double check each thread the same way just to make sure that the thread is properly seated in their appropriate tension assembly.<br />
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If a needle breaks, unthread the entire machine, and rethread in proper order. If you need to change colors or thread spools, cut the thread just above the thread cone. After setting the cone in place, tie the new thread to the original thread using a very small knot. Gently advance the set of threads by slowly serging or by rotating the hand wheel until the tie off has passed beyond the thread finger. Take special care when the knot reaches it guide hole. This technique may be used for all or any one of the threads including needles and loopers. <br />
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<strong>Rethreading is the first course of action when serger stitches mess up</strong>. There are many possible reasons that threads break and stitches jam up. Examine the thread line for anything that might cause the problems, but essentially your first step is to rethread.<br />
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There is an exception to this threading system in the advanced jet air threading system of the Baby Lock sewing machine. Baby Lock originated the home serger in 1964 and has led the market with advances and features unparalleled by any other brand. The Baby Lock Imagine and Evolve sergers use an advanced devices that thread the serger by a simple press of a lever. They use an advance thread management system that makes traditional tensions obsolete. They may also be threaded in any order. If a thread breaks, it is unnecessary to rethread the machine.<br />
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<strong>Have you ever used a <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">brother sewing machine</a>?</strong><br />
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These sewing machines are known for being the easiest to use sewing machines in the world. Unlike many of their competitors, these machines offer great features while being highly convenient to use and easy to learn.<br />
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Two groups of sewing machines are made by the Japanese Brother International company. The Brother(R) brand is used for the low end line , and the Brother Pacesetter(R) brand is used for the mid to high end group . The company also produces machines for Tacony Corporation to their specifications and with their quality control coordination. This line of machines is sold under the Baby Lock(R) brand name.<br />
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<strong>Where can customers buy these sewing machines?</strong><br />
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Walmart, Kmart, and other mass merchandisers market the low end group . These <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sewingmachinemall.com" target="_blank">sewing machines</a> can also be purchased over the internet. The better series of machines are only available through the authorized dealer network.<br />
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How do you decide which sewing machine to get when there are so many options? My mother had a Singer and my mother-in-law has a Viking. There are so many choices . Some are better than others. Some offer features unavailable on others. Adding features like machine embroidery can add huge value and require the use of professionally created <a href="http://www.libisembroidery.com/" target="_blank">embroidery designs</a>.<br />
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The ease of use and the capabilities of the <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">sewing</a> machine far exceeds those of other sewing machines.<br />
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When you consider buying a new sewing machine or need to deal with one you already have, there are some important consideration over customer service , product training , and service .<br />
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Even these fine machines require periodic maintenance . Lint, dirt, and debris collect inside the machine when it is used. Problems do happen. Lubricants dry out and decay. Things break.<br />
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You will love your machine. Keep in mind they require highly skilled and specialized technical taining and skills for proper<a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank"> sewing machine repair</a>. The subtle complexities make it difficult for the ordinary handyman to do a proper job of servicing. Therefore, maintenance are not something you want to leave to just anyone. Demand a fully certified technician, and check out their experience and reputation.<br />
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The only place to find repair services is with an independent sewing machine technician, at an authorized dealer, or a regional service center. Check your local phone directory .<br />
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You will find mid to high end sewing machines sold and serviced at your local authorized dealer. Over six hundred independent dealers serve the United States, mostly from larger cities. They can also be serviced at regional service centers. Mass merchandisers, department stores, and internet sites sell low end machines, but do not provide service or support. These are offered through the local or regional group.<br />
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If you live in an area where no local service centers are available, you can package your sewing machine. Ship it to a regional repair center. Here certified technicians provide you the skilled technical fixes you want and need. Unfortunately, this choice does get expensive and often takes longer than your local shop when available.<br />
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<strong>How can I do my own fixing ?</strong><br />
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You can <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">learn to repair sewing machines</a> your self. To do so you will need three things. First, you will need a good general sewing machine repair knowledge. Second, you will need access to parts. Third, you will need technical support. A professional tehnician can also assist you when you get in over your head.<br />
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To learn service, you will need to learn the general skills of sewing machine repair . You can do this through courses, books, and videos. You may be able to take an introductory class at a local dealership. Buy you can <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">repair sewing machines</a> yourself when you know how.<br />
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As a consumer, you would purchase any repair parts directly from your retail dealership or corporate store. If you became an authorized dealer yourself, you could then purchase at wholesale.<br />
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If you are interested in owning your own dealership, contact the company to see in your area is available. Brother does maintain restrictive territories for each of its dealers. You will be required to submit a detailed business plan, purchase the dealership for around $40,000, and complete their new dealer training program.<br />
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Finally, to maintenance machines yourself, you will need expert assistance from a certified technician. Use the technician as a mentor, teacher, and friend; but be ready to pay for his services.<br />
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You will need help with diagnosis, complex repairs, and subtle adjustments from time to time.<br />
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In the previous post, we discovered that equalizing the drag of the upper and lower thread systems produced balanced tensions. Unless the pull equalized; tensions are faulty.<br />
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Thread systems on a sewing machine are much like a tug of war contest. The system that pulls the hardest gets the excess threads. If the top pulls harder than the bobbin, thread will pucker on top of the fabric. If the bobbin pulls harder, threads will collect under the fabric.<br />
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Problems may be from improper threading, improper adjustments, or snags in the thread line.<br />
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If you have problems with the tension on your<a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank"> sewing machine</a>, first identify which thread system is pulling harder. Is it the upper thread or lower thread. Again this is a matter of looking for the excess threads on your test seam. If the excess appears on the top, the pull up is greater than the pull down. If excess appears under the fabric or on the bottowm, the pull down is greater than the pull up. <br />
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Check or rethread upper thread and lower thread. Test the upper tension at the needle and the bobbin tension at the carrier. Sew a test seam. Check and adjust. If thread collect under the fabric, tighten upper tension. If thread puckers on top of the fabric, loosen the upper tension.<br />
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If the problem is with improper threading, careful rethreading should solve the problem. Rethreading upper thread and bobbin thread can make a big difference. <br />
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If the problem is with improper adjustment, adjusting the upper tension will help. However, sometimes the bobbin tension gets out of whack. This is especially true if you change the size of thead in your bobbin. Going from a larger thread to a smaller thread will cause a decrease in bobbin tension. Going from smaller to larger thread will causse increased tension. To adjust this, simply turn the tension adjusting screw to tighen or loosen.<br />
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The third problem source is a bit more troublesome. Snags can distort tensions. Often a slight burr or rough spot will intermittendly grab the thread increasing the tension, only to release it and leave a drop in tension balance. To fix this problem, you must find the snags and eliminate them. <br />
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Excess lint in the tension mechanisma is common. Clean out the tension assemblies for upper and lower tensions. <br />
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Burrs on the point of the hook are also common and must be smoothed. <br />
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Before you begin sewing on your project, it is a good idea to test your tensions by performing a quick sewing test on test cloth or scrap fabric. Simply sew a four to five inch seam using a medium straight stitch and a medium zig zag stitch. Adjust the tensions until they properly balance.<br />
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You may see irregularities on one side of a zig zag stitch and not on the other. Test and Set until it looks the best you can make it. Some machines have design issues that make a precise zig zag stitch almost impossible. Test using a medium stitch width and length setting on the zig zag for better results. If you want a perfect zig zag stitch on one of these older machines, think about getting a newer machine.<br />
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If adjusting the tension dials fails to balance the tensions, look for lint or dirt collected in the bobbin tension or upper tension assembly. Clean these out regularly. Lint can alter tensions and cause poor stitch quality. Also look for anything that might snag the thread. Burrs on the point of the needle or hook are common. Eliminate anything that might snag.<br />
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Frequently, I find active sewers who are unfamiliar with <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">sergers</a>. Sometimes we get the idea that everybody already knows what we know, but when it comes to sergers they appear to be a bit of a mystery to a lot of people.<br />
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I do? When it comes to sergers I decided to find out. I set out on a mission to ask complete strangers what a serger was. The responses I got were amazing.<br />
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At the department store, people are busy looking for stuff themselves. They usually, look past you and ignore your presence. When you ask them a question, some people appear shocked or they just look past you in a blank stare. Fortunately, a few people were friendly and really tried to help me figure out what a serger is. People had some truly creative opinions. A young boy thought it might be a team logo or a new video game. A lady thought it was a new type of fruit. One of the workers pointed me to hardware and said what I needed was a special kind of electrical fuse.<br />
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<strong>Now, your question remains. What is a </strong><a href="http://wwwsewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank"><strong>serger</strong></a><strong>?</strong><br />
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Unlike the ordinary home sewing machine, the serger is a particular type of machine that <strong>sews a hem, overcasts the edge of the fabric, and trims the fabric all at one time</strong>. Almost any sewing project can be accelerated by use of a serger whether the application is for utility (hidden away) or decorative to embellish the project. Note the serger does not do<a href="http://libisembroidery.com/" target="_blank"> embroidery</a> and does not follow <a href="http://www.libisembroidery.com/" target="_blank">embroidery designs</a>.<br />
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In 1846, Elias Howe patented the first practical <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine</a>, but it was not until 1881 that the first serger was introduced by the Merrow Sewing Machine Company. This machine produced a two or three thread overlocking stitch often called a Merrow stitch. This provided a huge advancement over the typical straight stitch machine. The Merrow was able to sew a hem or seam while overcastting the edge of the fabric. In some cases this was done without trimming, but usually it included blades that trimmed the fabric leaving a beautifully finished edge. <br />
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It is interesting how words evolve over time. The Merrow became the <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">overlock</a> and is most commonly referred to today as the serger. The terms overedging, overcastting, overlocking, and serging are often used interchangeably.<br />
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Sergers were the domain of industry and factories until 1964, when the Baby Lock brand of home sergers launched. Several engineers at Juki had envisioned a scaled down version of the heavy industrial serger, but the Juki company was not interested. So the designers formed their own new company and launched Baby Lock home sergers.<br />
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Unlike the standard sewing machine that uses needle and hook assemblies to create interlocking stitches, the serger uses devices called loopers. A lower looper and an upper looper assist interact with the needle to create the overlocking stitches. Instead of using a shuttle or bobbin, the serger uses multiple cones of thread guided through tension assemblies to the loopers and needle. Sergers also use special needle plates with stitch fingers or horizontal needle fingers to help form the stitches. <br />
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Sergers double the speed of ordinary home sewing machines, but are far slower than their big sister industrial sergers. Home sergers are designed to for convenience and creativity. They are much lighter, smaller, sleeker, and more user friendly than the heavy duty industrial models. Industrials commonly sew up to 9,500 stitches per minute, but only produce one overlocking stitch. Home sergers sew between 1,500 and 3,000 stitches per minute and may produce a dozen or two different overcastting stitches.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">Sewing machine repair</a> and <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">serger repair</a> are very similar. Although the serger replaces the hook with loopers, it is essentially an oscillating hook sewing machine. With experience it is as easily repaired as other sewing machines.<br />
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Today Baby Lock offers a serger that uses up to eight cones of thread to produce as many as 86 different overlocking stitches. Sergers of many different brands today come in a variety of configurations, but generally you will find sergers that can sew using 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 different threads. <br />
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Today the home serger has become an integral part of a quality sewing room set up. It is capable of streamlining sewing projects producing far better quality while cutting sewing time in half. Yet, it does not replace the regular sewing machine.<br />
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So, how do you reply to the question, What is a serger? Is it your super sewing machine that seams, overcasts, and trim at the speed of light? Is it your creative finishing machine? Is it your overcastting, overedging, overlocking, serging machine? Of course it is your serger.<br />
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<strong>Question 1: What makes a sewing machine?</strong><br />
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Since the first sewing machine was patented in 1846, it has essentially been a mechanical appliance used to connect materials together using needle and thread. Today, we think of the <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine</a> largely as an appliance to join fabrics.<br />
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<strong>Question 2: Are there different types of sewing machines?</strong><br />
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While many people think of sewing machines only in terms of their standard home sewing machine, there are hundreds of <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">sewing</a> machines designed for specific applications at home and in factories. Since sewing machine are either used in a home or factory setting we might say there are two broad kinds: Home and Commercial or Home and Industrial. <br />
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At home you will find the typical home sewing machine, a <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">serger</a>, an <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">embroidery machine</a>, an embellishing machine, quilting machines, a blind hemming machine, and sometimes a light industrial straight stitch or zig zag machine. <br />
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In industry, you will find much more rugged and faster sewing specialty machines often used for a single application. Here you can find walking foot machines, blind stitch machines, upholstery machines, leather machines, button machines, machines to make shoes, saddles, sails, and more.<br />
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<strong>Q3: What are the typical kinds of home sewing machines today?</strong><br />
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All home sewing machines look about the same, but the insides have big differences. We can group them into three categories: mechanical, electronic, and computerized. You can <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">learn to sew</a> and master the techniques of <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">how to sew</a> on even any of these, but there are specialized techniques that might require specialized <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">sewing classes</a> to master.<br />
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Inside a mechanical machine you discover an AC motor, gears, levers, and shafts. In electronic machines, you see electronic devices controlling power distribution and stitch selection. <br />
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Computerized sewing machines incorporate advanced technologies to provide power control, stitch formation, stitch information, and numerous convenience features. <br />
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Mechanicals are the most limited in features, stitches, and capabilities, while computerized machines offer the most features, stitches, and capabilities.<br />
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<strong>Question Four: Why do sewing machines range so much in price?</strong><br />
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Sewing machines sell for between $100 and $12,000 dollars. The price clearly reflects a combination of considerations: dependability, durability, features, convenience, and capabilities. The more you pay the less frustration you get. The less you pay the less capability and performance you have. <br />
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Over $1,000 you find super quality sewing machines some with hundreds of stitches and even embroidery capabilities. <br />
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Around $500, you find a good solid machine with a limited stitch set. <br />
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Under $100, you get junk hardly worth taking home.<br />
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<strong>Question 5: Why do we need a sewing machine?</strong><br />
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The <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/" target="_blank">sewing</a> machine is an amazingly versatile device that unleashes almost unlimited creative potential. You can use a sewing machine for garment construction, wearable art, embellishment, embroidery, endless home decorating projects, heirloom creations, quilting, crafting, and so much more. When you add all the specialty machine applications common in industry, <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/" target="_blank">sewing machines</a> are vital for so many different tasks.<br />
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<strong>Q6: How do you choose the best sewing machine for you?</strong><br />
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Your best sewing machine or the right one for me will do two essential things: Empower me to create and reduce your frustrations in the process. You can find your machine by making sure it has the capabilities and features you want and need. If you buy value instead of just price, you benefit every time you sew.<br />
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<strong>Question Seven: What is the difference between a regular sewing machine, a serger, and an embroidery machine?</strong><br />
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At the center of every home sewing center is the home sewing machine. This is the versatile machine used for so many different applications involving seams. Still, if you enjoy sewing, you will treasure the benefits of the home serger. It actually seams, overcasts, and trims all in one high speed step saving time and energy. You may also enjoy the embroidery machine which is a single purpose machine designed to sew beautiful preprogrammed designs.<br />
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<strong>Question 8: Where can I get a new sewing machine?</strong><br />
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While you can buy sewing machines over the internet and in department stores, these merchants offer no support, instruction, or service. You may not need these with a simple microwave oven, but to get the most from your sewing machine, you need all three: support, instruction, and service. <br />
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Better quality sewing machines are only sold through authorized sewing machine dealers. When you purchase a machine from one of these dealers, you receive much more than a machine in a box. You get expert advice and assistance. You get professional <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/" target="_blank">sewing machine repair</a> and maintenance service. And you get very helpful sewing machine instruction. <br />
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Does it require replacing parts? In many cases, when you are working to repair sewing machines and embroidery machines, a good cleaning and a few adjustments are all that are needed to make a machine work like new. However, is that really a repair?<br />
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In a sense, it is just a matter of words. A customer might think a quick fix is better than a complete job. It might save dollars. However, if we forget about words like cleaning, servicing, and adjusting and just call it all repair; the customer gets what they really want. The technician stops mixing words.<br />
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Embroidery machines like other sewing machines are vulnerable to debris, lint, dust, grease, grime, gunk, dried out lubricants, encrusted lubricants, and gummy stuff. It is essential that these be removed. <br />
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<strong>The goal of </strong><a href="http://www.libisembroidery.com/" target="_blank"><strong>embroidery</strong></a><strong> machine repair is to restore a machine to like new operating contition.</strong> The machine should be capable of sewing out <a href="http://www.libisembroidery.com/" target="_blank">embroidery designs</a> without mechanical difficulties.<br />
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A common temptation for technicians is to just make a quick adjustment or even replace a part and leave the insides of the machine full of crap. This is a no no. Always do a thorough cleaning and proper lubrication job. This will make the machine last much longer, work better, and cause far less frustration.<br />
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Think back to the initial test on the machine. What clues did you get? Have a good cleaning and adjusting done the trick? Or, were there problems that require replacing parts? Trace down the issues. Inspect each possible source of the problems. Check for wear, chips, breakage, burn spots, loose connections, etc.<br />
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In those rare instances when a part must be replaced, be sure to fix only what is broken. The most common items to replace are belts, gears, and circuit boards. The first two of these are straight forward mechanical tasks. Remove and replace the part. <br />
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Circuit boards and electrical components are often a bit threatening to the novice technician. They require a bit more caution than a mechanical fix. First, be sure to unplug the power cord before working on the electronics of a machine. Indeed, always unplug the machine before removing covers.<br />
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Careful inspection of electrical, electronic, and computer parts is essential. Look for burn spots, misconnections, pinched or twisted wires. Often a little wiggle or press down on a loose connection is all that is really needed.<br />
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Make every connection right. Unless the connection is true, the proper electrical flow is impossible. A loose connection may cause intermittent problems, but when everything is working the way it should, the electronics make life really good.<br />
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Static electricity is a technicians enemy. A single discharge can ruin a circuit board. Some manufacturers require elaborate static prevention measures to protect their circuitry. In the sewing machine repair shop, a static free mat is vital. Bernina requires the addition of a wrist band protector.<br />
When you are working on delicate electronic parts, special tools are often needed. Non-metallic probes, screw drivers, and other tools can be a big help. Your electronics supply house should have an ample supply of specialty tools, mats, and devices to make your work with electronics easier.<br />
More advanced embroidery equipment and sewing machines will use plug n play components. These are easily removed and replaced.<br />
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Diagnosis is an art, but a variety of resources can be helpful. An official service manual, an authorized technician specializing in you brand, or the manufacturers technical support line may offer invaluable help.<br />
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Once you identify the problem component, carefully remove it and replace it with a new part. In some cases, manufacturers will offer refurbished parts. Once installed, thoroughly test out the machine to insure its proper performance.<br />
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The Top Eight Sewing Machine Questions<br />by David Trumble<br /><br />Q1: What makes a sewing machine?<br /><br />Since the first sewing machine was patented in 1846, it has essentially been a mechanical appliance used to connect materials together using needle and thread. Today, we think of the sewing machine largely as an appliance to join fabrics.<br /><br />Question 2: Are there different types of sewing machines?<br /><br />While many people think of sewing machines only in terms of their standard home sewing machine, there are hundreds of sewing machines designed for specific applications at home and in factories. Since sewing machine are either used in a home or factory setting we might say there are two broad kinds: Home and Commercial or Home and Industrial. At home you will find the typical home sewing machine, a serger, an embroidery machine, an embellishing machine, quilting machines, a blind hemming machine, and sometimes a light industrial straight stitch or zig zag machine. In industry, you will find much more rugged and faster sewing specialty machines often used for a single application. Here you can find walking foot machines, blind stitch machines, upholstery machines, leather machines, button machines, machines to make shoes, saddles, sails, and more.<br /><br />Q3: What are the typical kinds of home <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3366cc;">sewing machines</span></strong></a> today?<br /><br />All home sewing machines look about the same, but the insides have big differences. We can group them into three categories: mechanical, electronic, and computerized. Inside a mechanical machine you discover an AC motor, gears, levers, and shafts. In electronic machines, you see electronic devices controlling power distribution and stitch selection. Computerized sewing machines incorporate advanced technologies to provide power control, stitch formation, stitch information, and numerous convenience features. Mechanicals are the most limited in features, stitches, and capabilities, while computerized machines offer the most features, stitches, and capabilities.<br /><br />Question Four: Why do sewing machines range so much in price?<br /><br />Sewing machines sell for between $100 and $12,000 dollars. The price clearly reflects a combination of considerations: dependability, durability, features, convenience, and capabilities. The more you pay the less frustration you get. The less you pay the less capability and performance you have. Over $1,000 you find super quality sewing machines some with hundreds of stitches and even embroidery capabilities. Around $500, you find a good solid machine with a limited stitch set. Under $100, you get junk hardly worth taking home.<br /><br />Why do we need a sewing machine?<br /><br />The sewing machine is an amazingly versatile device that unleashes almost unlimited creative potential. You can use a sewing machine for garment construction, wearable art, embellishment, embroidery, endless home decorating projects, heirloom creations, quilting, crafting, and so much more. When you add all the specialty machine applications common in industry, sewing machines are vital for so many different tasks.<br /><br />Q6: How do you choose the best <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3366cc;">sewing machine </span></strong></a>for me?<br /><br />You best sewing machine or the right one for me will do two essential things: Empower me to create and reduce your frustrations in the process. You can find your machine by making sure it has the capabilities and features you want and need. If you buy value instead of just price, you benefit every time you sew.<br /><br />Question Seven: What is the difference between a regular <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3366cc;">sewing</span></strong></a> machine, a serger, and an embroidery machine?<br /><br />At the center of every home sewing center is the home sewing machine. This is the versatile machine used for so many different applications involving seams. Still, if you enjoy sewing, you will treasure the benefits of the home serger. It actually seams, overcasts, and trims all in one high speed step saving time and energy. You may also enjoy the embroidery machine which is a single purpose machine designed to sew beautiful preprogrammed designs.<br /><br />Question 8: Where can I get a new sewing machine?<br /><br />While you can buy sewing machines over the internet and in department stores, these merchants offer no support, instruction, or service. You may not need these with a simple microwave oven, but to get the most from your sewing machine, you need all three: support, instruction, and service. Better quality sewing machines are only sold through authorized sewing machine dealers. When you purchase a machine from one of these dealers, you receive much more than a machine in a box. You get expert advice and assistance. You get professional repair and maintenance service. And you get very helpful sewing machine instruction. To get the most from your sewing machine investment, find your trusted local sewing machine dealer.<br /><br />Get more about <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>sewing machine repair</strong></span></a> with Dr. David Trumble's complete <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>Sewing Machine Repair Manuals</strong></span></a>. Check out his free beginner's course. Also check out his other sewing resources <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3366cc;">learn to sew</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3366cc;">how to sew</span></strong></a>, and other sewing sights including <a href="http://www.sewandquiltstore.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>http://www.SewAndQuiltStore.com</strong></span></a>, <a href="http://www.sewingmachinemall.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>http://www.SewingMachineMall.com</strong></span></a>, <a href="http://sewinganswers.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>http://SewingAnswers.com</strong></span></a>, and <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><strong>http://www.FixSewingMachines.com</strong></span></a>. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Check Out Our Sewing Machine Repair Courses At http://www.fixsewingmachines.com.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114311425434723580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139824564373836027.post-68421459689085267752011-05-18T13:36:00.003-05:002011-05-18T13:55:48.557-05:00Fix Sticky Serger Stitches<div>What Do You Do With Skipped And Sticky Serger Stitches?<br /><br />When you push on the foot control, you expect your serger to zip along serging a perfect stitch in an endless seam. When the stitch fails to form or skips hear and there, it causes horrific frustration. The sheer number of threads make serging a challenge. It sews so fast, up to 1500 stitches per minute, that serging can be a bit unnerving.<br /><br />Consistent stitching, proper thread placement, and fine balanced tensions form quality stitches. Puckers, irregularities, and loops are noticeably absent.<br /><br />Failure to form a stitch and skipped stitches are two of the more frustrating challenges serger users experience. These problems require a concerted effort to identify the causes and find solutions. <br /><br />The most common causes of skipped stitches and unformed stitches include needle problems, threading problems , thread issues, faulty tensions, fabric issues, snagging, and misalignment of either looper timing or needle bar height or both. Check each possible cause and eliminate one of the at a time.<br /><br />Start by replacing the needle or needles involved. Needle burrs, flaws, and bends are common causes of skipped stitches. Make sure the needles are fully seated in their holders. <br /><br />Serger needle positioning is critical. Some sergers use ordinary sewing needles that have flat back tops, but many use special needles with rounded tops. On the front of the needle is a groove for the thread to ride in while the needle goes down. On the back and just above the eye is a cut out space known as the scarf. The scarf must be at ninety degrees to the lower looper. Make sure the needle is straight forward and properly seated in its holder. Use the right needle for the application you are doing. <br /><br />The needle bar height must be properly aligned in order for stitches to form. It can be dislodged by the needle striking hard surfaces, needle breakage, or by sewing through very heavy materials.<br /><br />Threading is also a very common source of difficulties. To fix this problem, rethread properly. Be alert to anything that might snag the thread. <br /><br />Not all threads are equal. Some thread work better, some worse. Rethread with separate color threads or easier tracking. Make sure tensions are right.<br /><br />Generally, sergers work on all fabrics, however, certain challenges can emerge with super thin, slippery, or thicker fabrics require accommodations.<br /><br />Failure to form stitches usually results from the same causes as skipped stitches, but the issues are more pronounced. It is a matter of degree. If a serger issue causes skipped stitches, it is only a matter of time before stitches fail to form at all. <br /><br />Apply the same approaches to seek solutions. One additional tip, however, is to clear the stitch finger and draw the theads under and behind the presser foot prior to starting to serger.<br /><br />Generally, when the stitch quality is less than acceptable there are some basic things to check every time. These include needles, thread and threading, tensions, loopers, snag causes, settings, and balance. Replacing needles properly, rethreading properly, and adjusting tension balance are the three basic approaches to solve stitch problems. Get help from our professional sewing machine technician if you continue seeing problems.</div><div> </div><div>If you decide to consider buying a new serger, besure to check out the resources at <a href="http://www.SewingMachineMall.com">www.SewingMachineMall.com</a>. They offer great reviews and resources to help you find the best serger or sewing machine.<br /><br />Learn information about <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com">how to repair a sewing machine</a> from Dr. David Trumbles excellent courses and <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com">sewing machine repair book</a>. Download a copy of his free beginner's course. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Check Out Our Sewing Machine Repair Courses At http://www.fixsewingmachines.com.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114311425434723580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139824564373836027.post-6231507495055781092010-11-23T13:26:00.003-06:002010-11-23T13:58:00.164-06:00Centering The Needle To Repair Your Sewing MachineDoes your needle penetrate the needleplate properly?<br /><br />This is an often overlooked element that can create loads of problems.<br /><br />If the needle is even slightly out of proper position in any direction, it will adversely affect the stitch formation and tension of the stitching.<br /><br />More specifically, the needle must be positioned so that it centers in the needle plate front to back, side to side, default prositioning, and needle bar height. Setting these positions is a major part of any<a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/"> sewing machine repair</a>.<br /><br />Lets look at these in reverse order: The needle bar height is set by a set screw on the needle bar clamp. The point of the needle must move down through the needle plate hole, into the bobbin carrier area, and begin rising as the point of the hook passes behind the scarf of the needle. If the point of the needle passes too high or too low, poor stitches, irregular stitches, intermitten stitches, or no stitches may result. <br /><br />To properly set the needle bar height, visually trace from the needle up the bar until the bar passes through the hole in the head and then up until you see a clamp with a set screw in the center. This is the adjusting screw.<br /><br />Rotate the hand wheel toward you until the needle moves to its lowest position. It must not strike anything. Rotate just slightly until the point of the hook is ready to pass behind the needle. The point of the hook must pass behind the scarf or cut out in the back of the needle and above the eye. If this is not happening, loosen the set screw mentioned previously. Adjsut the bar up or down without turing it. Retighten the set screw.<br /><br />Next set the machine to its default needle position. Some machines default to a center position, while others use a left needle position. In either case, make sure the needle is properly positioned. If center positioning is used, the needle must enter the needle plate in the exact center of the needle hole. If left position is used, the needle should clear the left side of the hole but match the left most position. In some machines multiple position is used. In these cases, make sure the center position matches properly.<br /><br />To adjust this positioning, visually trace the needle bar up to the bracket you referenced to adjust height. Note an arm connects to the right of this bracket and goes to another connection. This connection has an eccentric screw to adjust the left to right positioning. A set screw may or may not hold this eccentric in position. Loosen the set screw and adjust the eccentric until the needle is properly positiioned. Test by rotating the hand wheel through one complete needle bar action up and down.<br /><br />Next note that there is another arm running from this connection and reachinging back to the cam tracker. In the center of this arm is another set screw or eccentric to control how far left or right the needle moves. Adjust so that the needle penetrates the needle plate inside the edges of the hole on the right and left.<br /><br />Finally, the needle must be positioned properly front to back. This is called the hook-needle clearance. The needle should penetrate the needle hole in the center front to back, but it must also cause the needle to be positioned as close to the point of the hook as possible without actually touching. <br /><br />To adjust the hook needle clearance. trace the needle bar all the way to the top sleeve or connection with the sewing machine head. Note usually there is a set screw from the front and an eccentric or adjusting screw running through the needle bar assembly clamp. Loosen the set screw and position the needle bar assembly properly.<br /><br />A major part of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/One%20might%20think%20that%20fixing%20sewing%20machines%20is%20all%20about%20turning%20the%20right%20screw,%20and%20they%20would%20be%20at%20least%20partly%20right.">sewing machine repair</a> consists of knowing what screws to turn and being able to identify these adjusting points from one model to the next. 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It can look pretty complicated.<br /><br />Yet, if you take a second look and begin to trace the shafts and levers with your eyes, it gradually starts to make sense. Start your gaze at the hand wheel and move across the top of the sewing machine from right to left. You will notice a turning shaft running the length of the machine with some pulleys, belts, gears, and levers connected here and there. You might notice buttons or levers from the front of the machine reaching back to adjust stitch length, stitch width, or even select different stitches. <br /><br />Relax and allow yourself to process what you see. From the hand wheel, you can see where the belt from the motor drives the whole upper shaft. You will also see a shaft or belt directing the action of the upper shaft down into the bottom of the machine. As your eyes move to the left, you might see a round gismo with bumps or grooves all around it and little fingers that follow along against them. This is the cam or device that controls the movement of the zig zag arm. This enables the machine to make many different stitches just by altering which groove the finger follows.<br /><br />To the far left you will see the needle bar and presser bar. Check out how they are connected. See how the movement of the upper shaft transfers movement to the needle bar making it move up and down as well as right and left. <br /><br />All of these parts and those on the bottom must work in harmony and perfect time. Unfortunately, they sometimes get jolted out of position. Then the machine will not perform as expected. Adjustment or repair is needed.<br /><br />For example, the needlebar must be adjusted properly for height, hook-needle clearance, centering front to back and left to right. 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Here are some of the top questions and answers.<br /><br /><strong>Question 1: How do you define a sewing machine?</strong><br /><br />Since the first sewing machine was patented in 1846, it has essentially been a mechanical appliance used to connect materials together using needle and thread. Today, we think of the sewing machine largely as an appliance to join fabrics.<br /><br /><strong>Q2: What are the typical types of sewing machines today?</strong><br /><br />While many people think of sewing machines only in terms of their standard home sewing machine, there are hundreds of sewing machines intended for specific applications at home and in factories. Since sewing machine are either used in a home or factory setting we might say there are two broad kinds: Home and Commercial or Home and Industrial.<br /><br />At home you will find the typical home sewing machine, a serger, an embroidery machine, an embellishing machine, quilting machines, a blind hemming machine, and sometimes a light industrial straight stitch or zig zag machine.<br /><br />In industry, you will find much more rugged and faster sewing specialty machines often used for a single application. Here you can find walking foot machines, blind stitch machines, upholstery machines, leather machines, button machines, machines to make shoes, saddles, sails, and more.<br /><br /><strong>Question Three: What different categories of home sewing machines are there?<br /></strong><br />When you think of the standard home sewing machines, you might think they are all pretty much alike. 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This device opens up endless possibilities for turning inspiration into reality.<br /><br />You can make your own fashions; embellish and embroider; decorate your home, make wall hangings and quilts; perform great crafts; literally transform your world. The sewing machine empowers you in ways no other device ever could.<br /><br /><strong>Q6: How do you choose the best sewing machine for you?<br /></strong><br />When you think about getting a new home sewing machine, it is fundamental to explore your possibilities. What kind of projects would you like to do? What convenience features and machine capabilities do you want? How much can you afford?<br /><br />Two things are important to keep in mind: One, go for quality and save yourself frustration. Two, make sure the machine will do what you want it to do.<br /><br /><strong>Question Seven: What is the difference between a regular sewing machine, a serger, and an embroidery machine?<br /></strong><br />For general sewing you need your home sewing machine. For increased speed and improved quality, the home serger is a must. It overcasts the edge of the fabric, sews a seam, and trims the fabric all at one time at twice the speed of your home sewing machine. Beautiful pre-programmed designs can also be sewn if you have a home embroidery machine.<br /><br /><strong>Question Eight: Where is the best place to get a sewing machine?</strong><br /><br />While you can buy sewing machines over the internet and in department stores, these merchants offer no support, instruction, or service. 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It is however not something you can master in half an hour.<br /><br />You can get started faster than you may think. A solid week end of reading, studying, plus basic mechanical skills will get you going, but practice always makes perfect.<br /><br />Some specialize in a single brand or even a limited series of sewing machines.<br /><br />One fellow specialized in the Singer Featherweight series. He worked on dozens of these machines, but limited himself to this one line of machines. It was a great hobby for him. He had a great time at quilt guild and even enjoyed demonstrating what the machine could do.<br /><br />Some enjoy doing <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/Antique-Repair.html">antique sewing machine repair</a>, and get all excited when they restore an old sewing machine.<br /><br />Personally, I enjoy working on all types of sewing machines.<br /><br />If you plan to become a master sewing machine technician, expect it to take at least three to five years of steady work on a variety of models.<br /><br />Use of<a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/"> sewing machine manuals </a>can make working on unfamiliar models much faster and easier. Some models have specific issues that may not occur on any other sewing machine. If you know which screw to turn, or the recommended procedure; the repair is easy. 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To <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">repair sewing machines </a>with this difficulty determine which is the major culpritt, turn the hand wheel toward you several times. Feel for any resistence, drag, or binding. Listen for any strange sounds. If the machine moves freely without significant drag or noise, the problem is most likely in the motor.<br /><br />Sewing machines today have two kinds of motors. The traditional AC motor and the more modern DC Pulse motor operate differently, but can both be causes of difficulty. More commonly, however, we deal with problem AC motors.<br /><br />Very simply, AC motors are composed of an armature, coil windings, and motor brushes.<br />While sewing at slower speeds, carbon deposits develop inside the motor. Wear can eventually ruin the motor brushes. As a result, the motors can gradually lose power and even stop working.<br /><br />A quick and easy solution to this problem is what is known as a motor burn. Since the carbon has developed over a long time of slower sewing, it is sometimes possible to burn off the carbon by running the motor at top speed for several minutes. The carbon heats up and melts away. <br /><br />Release the hand wheel break so that hand wheel will spin without turning the machine itself. The procedure is very easy, use a "c" clamp to press down on the foot control drive mechanism and hold it in place at its highest speed. Let the motor spin for about five minutes at full speed. Then test the motor operation at typical speeds. Test with the hand wheel break on to drive the machine and make sure the motor is working properly.<br /><br />Caution: avoid excessive heat or potential sparking. Do not leave the motor unattended.<br /><br />In some cases, the motor burn does not work. The damage is too extensive.<br /><br />In these situations, you will need to remove the motor and service it.<br /><br />For more details on servicing the AC motor look for my next article coming soon.<br /><br />For the finest <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">sewing machine manuals </a>and <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">sewing machine repair </a>instruction check out <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">Fix Sewing Machines</a> .Com.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Check Out Our Sewing Machine Repair Courses At http://www.fixsewingmachines.com.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114311425434723580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5139824564373836027.post-82115568645236955742010-04-10T09:44:00.003-05:002010-04-10T09:55:20.177-05:00Stop Breaking ThreadsSewing is fun. Sewing is creative. Sewing is actually pretty easy when all goes well, but when threads keep breaking; it can get frustrating.<br /><br />As a technician, I understand the frustration. It even happens for me, when threads keep breaking. It is especially upsetting when I miss the cause and fail to find a solution. Usually <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">sewing machine manuals </a>fail even to mention the problem or steps to resolve the problem of <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">breaking threads</a>.<br /><br />You can encounter thread breakage on cheap and on expensive machines. When the situation is right, threads break. The make, model, design, and purpose do not seem to matter. It seems that anyone who sews eventually faces thread that break.<br /><br />The challenge is to figure out the causes and solutions to thread breakage so you can sew care free. Even a <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/">beginner sewing</a> student can master their sewing machine. Now you can <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/">learn to sew </a>without this frustration. By understanding <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com/">how to sew </a>and the causes of <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">breaking threads</a>, you will be able to prevent and sew like a pro.<br /><br />There are two basic situations where threads will keep breaking: excessive stretch and pinching.<br /><br />When you sew along and the threads snag on something or get caught, the threads pull apart. Tension issues, burrs, and other snags cause threads to break.<br /><br />Sharp edges, tight spots, burrs, and other mechanical irregularities can pinch or cut threads.<br /><br />Solutions come quickly when the causes are understood and identified. Whether the thread breakage comes from pinching or pressure, it is important to find out.<br /><br />You can take action step by step to fix the problem of breaking threads. Here are ten steps you can take.<br /><br />To begin with, take out the old needle and put a new one in its place. Be sure to match the needle to the fabric for best performance.<br /><br />Second, thoroughly inspect the upper thread line. Look for rough spots, rust spots, or any surface that might snag the thread. Better quality threads tend to perform better than poorer quality, older, or linty threads. Long fiber threads do better than spun fiber threads. Polyester does better than natural fibers.<br /><br />Next, check the needle plate for abrasions, sharp edges, and needle pricks. Smooth or fix the needle plate or replace it.<br /><br />Fourth, inspect the bobbin for sharp edges, improper thread wrappings, and proper selection. Never wind more than one thread on a bobbin. Loose ends can interfere and cause thread breakage. Often we find that the user is trying to use the wrong bobbin for the machine. It is essential that the bobbin match the make and model of the machine.<br /><br />A damaged bobbin carrier can cause all manner of problems. Look for breaks, cracks, thread scores, sharp edges, and any other potential problem.<br /><br />Unlike needles which are easy to replace frequently, the hook is seldom replaced. However, it often develops burrs, scars, or other damage. Make sure the hook does not catch or pinch the thread.<br /><br />Seventh, inspect the race for potential snags and lubricant. Occasionally, the race becomes overly dry and requires a drop of pure clean sewing machine oil. Sometimes, neglect leads to stickiness that must be cleaned away and relubricated.<br /><br />When tensions are too tight, threads can snap. When the tensions are too loose, the thread can get caught on other parts and end up breaking as well. Therefore it is vital that the bobbin tension and upper tension both be checked and adjusted.<br /><br />Ninth, check the hook needle timing and clearance. When the timing is inappropriate, it puts stress on the thread or the thread breaks altogether. If the timing out, you will find skipped stitches or none at all. The distance between the needle and the hook needs to be very small without actually touching. If they touch you will hear a ping and it may pinch or cut the thread. If the distance is too great, the hook will fail to pick up the threads and stitches may not form.<br /><br />Feed dogs may pull the fabric and thread in problematic ways unless properly set for timing, movement, and feed dog height.<br /><br />Test and retest until the thread movement is smooth and without thread breakage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com/">Do it yourself sewing machine repair </a>from the great ecourses available through <a href="http://www.fixsewingachines.com/">www.FixSewingachines.com</a>. 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Sewing machines that are not working properly; are like a car that will not run. Why not just quit and forget it?<br /><br />Sewing consistency includes regular sewing machine maintenance and care. Infrequent sewing, tends to increase basic sewing machine problems due in part to neglect. For both the occasional sewer and the more active sewers, it is important to identify sewing machine problems and resolve them. Your <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com">sewing machine manuals </a>will offer many tips and helps, but here is a simple sewing test that can make a big difference.<br /><br />Problems have causes, and the mission of the sewing machine user is to figure out those causes and find answers to those difficulties.<br /><br />When you sew, you come to expect certain things. Most of all you expect a properly formed stitch. When a good quality stitch fails to appear, it is a sewing crisis requiring immediate remedy.<br /><br />Here is a simple but effective test every sewer needs to know in order to keep your machine operating properly. To perform this simple sewing test, set up a medium straight stitch and sew a seam four to five inches long. Using a zig zag stitch, repeat the test. Then examine the quality of stitches you just sewed.<br /><br />Inspect your test seams. How do the stitches look? Ideally, the threads along the top of fabric snugly lay on top of the fabric separated by small puncture points. It should look the same when you inspect the bottom of the fabric.<br /><br />Unfortunately, your test sew may expose some flaws. You may see skipped stitches, loose threads, balls or bunches of thread on top or beneath the fabric. You may even find that your sewing machine is not sewing.<br /><br />When you see messed up stitches, begin your search for causes. Check three things: threading issues, needle, and hook-needle settings.<br /><br />When you see problem stitches, the first step is to replace your needle. It is the most important and least expensive part on your sewing machine. It can get dull, develop burrs, or even be the wrong needle for your application.<br /><br />Needles have different sizes and types of points. If the needle is too large or small for your fabric and/or thread; you will see distortions in your stitch quality. Sharp and universal points work well with woven fabrics, but will skip on knit or stretch fabrics. Ball point needles work well on stretchy fabrics, but will skip on woven fabrics. Bottom line: install a new needle that is right for the job, fabric, and thread.<br /><br />Rethread using good quality thread. Avoid cotton covered polyester threads. Avoid snags and smooth rough spots. Follow the thread guides. Seat the tension discs. Make sure to connect with the take up lever and tension spring.<br /><br />When the tensions are unbalanced; excess threads will collect under the fabric or on top of the fabric. While feed timing may, distort tensions causing threads to collect under the fabric due to faulty feeding. This, however, is much less common than the more frequent offset by either the upper or lower tension assemblies. The solution is to adjust the upper tension. If excess appears under the fabric, increase the tension. If excess threads appear on top of the fabric, decrease the upper tension.<br /><br />If changing the needle and adjusting the tensions just does not work, you may have a problem with hook-needle settings. Most sewing machine users will need to take their machine to the shop for professional assistance to <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com">repair sewing machines</a>.<br /><br />From the <a href="http://www.fixsewingmachines.com">sewing test</a>, the user can identify and resolve most stitch quality problems. It is important not to become frustrated or upset. Instead, relax and process this simple test and double check the three major causes of faulty stitch quality.<br /><br />Enjoy care free sewing and <a href="http://www.sewinganswers.com">learn to sew </a>like the experts with the tips, tricks, projects, and more available at Sewing Answers. com. 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