What's my investment?
- One-time payment, no recurring fees
- Access to all lessons for life
- All upgrades, improvements, and expansions included
Please note: This workshop is only relevant for HOME DOMESTIC sewing machines, and does not address commercial or industrial machines, sergers, embroidery machines, chain stitch machines, or any other specialty machine.
This workshop is meant to resolve common errors and issues, 90% of the issues that do arise with sewing machines. We do teach you to make minor repairs (i.e. the bobbin case), but we do not teach you to make timing adjustments, computer fixes, or major repairs to your machine. This will save you much time and money if you can resolve the issue, and if you do need to take it for service, you'll have peace of mind knowing it truly needs service or repair.
How it works
Login in and work through the on-demand library modules & lessons
When you experience issues with your machine, you'll find a list of symptoms in the modules. When you click on the symptom, you'll have a sries of lessons to work through, in specific order, to guide you through testing and checking for various issues and steps to resolve them.
This program addresses the following issues:
- thread breaks and thread nesting
- stitches not forming
- skipped stitches, no stitches
- broken needles
- fabric bunching
- tension issues
- checking the timing
- needle not moving
- complete evaluation of a machine
- proper test sew and balancing tension on any machine
- and much more!
Email the instructor when you are stuck, feel overwhelmed, or just need some support
The absolute most valuable component of RYC is that you always have the support of two professional experts to help you when you are stuck or need help. We help you via email and questions in our private group, and one-on-one Zoom calls are available as needed.
This takes away guesswork and failed attempts - no more scouring YouTube looking for answers!
Keep learning & studying the lessons as you build your side business or retirement income
More often than not, we find that folks enjoy working on machines so much that they tend to branch out beyond just caring for their own.
Offering your service to your community doesn't mean you have to open a service shop! We'll give you tools to start a small business in your home, working as little or as much as you want.
Properly & efficiently diagnosing machine issues is absolutely vital if you plan to work on machines that are not yours.
Below is the program outline
Below is an outline of the lessons in this program. Please note that this program is going through a big change of improvements at this time.
Troubleshooting & Diagnosis
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Introduction
7 lessons- How to get help when you need it
- Beta Launch & Updates
- How and When to Use this Workshop
- Troubleshooting Techniques for Best Results
- Troubleshooting vs. Guessing and Trial & Error
- What to do if you can't fix the issue
- Quick Reminders & 'Rules"
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Universal Basics - IMPORTANT
10 lessons- Threading a Sewing Machine
- Correct Bobbins for Your Machine
- Loading Your Bobbin
- Selecting the 'right' needle
- Changing the needle & inserting it properly
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Balancing Tension
- About Tension Balance
- Rules for balancing tension
- What stitches should look like
- Balance drop-in bobbin tension
- Front-loading bobbin tension
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Part I: Troubleshooting by SYMPTOM
40 lesson- Part I: Troubleshooting by SYMPTOM
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Symptom: Needle Thread Breaks or Stitch Problems
- Checklist
- Threading & Needle Guides
- Tension Discs
- Takeup Spring
- Needle
- Feed Dogs
- Starting Thread Tension
- Thick Seams
- Burrs on the Needle Plate
- Burrs on the Hook
- Routine Cleaning of Hook-Race Area
- Knotted or Tangled Threads
- Bad Thread
- Excessive Thread Tension
- Balanced Stitch
- What to do if you can't find the problem
- Bobbin Tension
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Symptom: Bobbin Thread Breaks, Stitch Problems
- Bobbin Check
- Bobbin Case & Rethreading
- Bobbin Tension
- Needle
- Needle Plate
- Bad Thread
- What to do if you can't solve the issue
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Symptom: Needle Breakage
- Checklist
- Needle
- Needle Insertion
- Needle Size
- Thick Fabric or Seams
- Feed Dogs
- Needle Centering
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Symptom: Fabric Bunching
- Checklist
- Stitch Length
- Thread Tension Too High
- Zig Zag or Specialty Stitches
- Balancing Tension
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Symptom: Loose Stitching
- Rethread Machine
- Check for Correct Thread Tension
- Review Previous Sections
Questions?
Let's talk.
You have Questions, We have Answers....
Q: Do I have to pay a fee every month?
A: You will keep access to the on-demand learning library for life as your reference. Keep in mind that the enrollment fee will increase as we add value, so the current fee is the lowest it will ever be!
Q: When does the workshop end?
A: This is the best: it doesn't! It lasts forever… or as long as you need it to! There is no end or timeline for this course, so you jump in any time and come back to it any time you need to.
Q: Who is this program for? Can just anyone take it?
A: Yes! This program is for anyone interested in learning to understand issues that happen with sewing machines and how to fix them. It is a fantastic resource for those that sew regularly and want less hassle, and for those learning to service machines as a trade. You will simultaneously learn to build better sewing habits while addressing the specific issues you have in the moment with your machine.
Q: I'm not good with tools, will I be okay taking this class?
A: YES! Rarely do you need tools to solve issues with your machine. Keep in mind that this workshop does NOT teach any aspect of getting into the machine or any major repairs or adjustments.
Q: What machines are covered in this course?
A: This workshop covers almost all vintage and modern home domestic sewing machines. This workshop does not cover industrial or commercial machines, sergers, overclockers, chain-stitch, or embroidery-specific machines. However, if you own those machines, you can use what you learn here and apply it to those machines.
Q: If I have an issue with a machine, can I contact you for help?
A: Yes, there are several ways to work with a live expert. Each module has a place to post pictures and/or videos and explain your issue, and you'll get a reply within 24 hours. If the issue is more complex than the material addresses, we do have options for a discounted one-on-one consultation to see if we can resolve your issue together.
Q: Do I need any special programs or equipment to participate in any part of the workshop?
A: The short answer is no. All you really need is a cell phone, tablet, or computer to view the on-demand classes and work your way through the workshop. If you decide to participate in a paid consultation to resolve a bigger issues, you may need access to Zoom, but it is free an easy to use.
Q: Will this course teach me to service other people's machines?
A: This is a loaded question. This program does NOT teach machine service in any capacity, but it does teach you in-depth diagnostics, which is very important in machine service. This workshop is a great resource for those learning machine service in our other programs that need to learn how to properly diagnose other people's machines.
Q: I don't live in the United States, can I sign up for this course?
A: We currently have students from Canada and the UK join our programs without issues. Please know that we may not be familiar with machines specifically marketed to other countries.
