Tensions Give Headaches
The most common complaint from sewing machine users is faulty tensions. As a mechanic, it is essential that you remember how the parts...
Feeling Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fixing sewing machines is fun. Maybe a little different than Christmas morning thrills with...
Zig Zag - How?
How do mechanical sewing machines produce zig zag, satin, feather, and hundreds of other stitches? A single stitch is formed when thread...
Hook It! Stitch It!
Modern sewing machines use either oscillating or rotary hooks to snag the upper thread, wrap it around the bobbin thread, and create...
Parts To Replace
Many new sewing machine mechanics ask "What parts should I keep in inventory?" The answer is as little as possible to keep overhead down,...