Blind Hemmer
The most popular and common chain stitch sewing machine today is the blind hemmer. It is used in every alterations shop, dress shop, and...
What No Bobbin?
About ten years before Elias Howe invented the modern sewing machine, Walter Hunt introduced the chain stitch machine. The needle drew...
Essentials Of Sewing Machine Repair
The eagle soars high in the sky for his bird's eye view. Here is a glimpse of sewing machine repair. Many sewing machine users would...
Success Builds Success
Nothing empowers more that accomplishment. Success comes one step after another. Success builds confidence. Removing lower shafts or...
Problems & Opportunities
One of the problems facing a sewing machine technician is the fact that often she/he only services a sewing machine once a year. How do...
Overhead
If you are standing in a closet, overhead includes anything on that top shelf beyond your reach that can come crashing down at any moment....
Service Is Key
Where to you find quality, expert, friendly service? When you need help, do you really expect it for free? A service center must...
Not All The Same
Did you know that not all sewing machines are of the same quality, reliability, and capability? If your last sewing machine purchase was...
How Much Is Too Much?
Periodically, we do an informal survey of service centers around the country. Recently, I found a service center that charges a minimum...
How Long Does It Take?
I asked a group of people how long they thought a technician would take to do a full service on a standard sewing machine. I was amazed...
