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Maintenance Program

Whether you have a variety of your own machines to maintain or you want to build a small business or retirement income, our Maintenance Program is your best starting point!

The Maintenace Program includes all of our current programs including vintage and modern machines, troubleshooting, and motor service & electrical rewiring.

And... all the programs are discounted, so it's your best value!

What's my investment?

 

Save an 10% of ALL programs by enrolling now 
  • All programs include LIFETIME access
  • Professional expert to help you with your specific needs and challenges at no extra cost
  • No travel - learn from anywhere, anytime
  • An entire community of other students and enthusiasts to share the journey and learn collectively

What's included in the Maintenance Program

Remove Your Covers

This isn’t just about removing the needle plate and dusting around the bobbin — it’s your permission to safely take off the right covers on your modern sewing machine so you can clean and lubricate it just like a professional technician. You’ll learn how to keep critical computer components clean and extend your machine’s life, so the service shop is only needed when something’s truly broken. Some restrictions apply.

Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery

The Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery program blends flexible online learning with real human connection. You’ll have access to a full library of lessons plus weekly and monthly live sessions where we help you overcome machine-specific hurdles, explore specialized repair topics, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. With two dedicated experts and a thriving community behind you, you’ll never feel like you’re learning alone.

Troubleshooting & Diagnosis

This workshop teaches you how to diagnose and fix your sewing machine like a pro. You’ll learn the exact same troubleshooting procedures we use in our professional service shop to identify errors, correct them, and get back to sewing fast. Save weeks of waiting — and money on unnecessary repairs — by learning to confidently handle common issues yourself.

Motor Service & Electrical Rewiring

This program teaches you how to service and rewire sewing machine motors, lamps, and foot pedals — essential skills that are in high demand as few shops have experienced technicians. You’ll learn proper safety practices, diagnostic techniques, and complete repair procedures, with one-on-one expert help and consultation included.

How our programs work

On-Demand Lessons

Work through the videos and instructions in the on-demand learning library.

Human Expert Help

When you have questions, issues, or troubles with your machines, and expert instructor is available to help you personally.

Community Support

Engage with a community of other enthusiasts that share your journey and offer support!

Program Course Outlines

Below you will find the course outline for our 3 main programs included in the Maintenance Program.  Not shown here is Motor Service & Electrical Rewiring.

*If you do not see your brand or model of machine listed in the Remove Your Covers outline, this does NOT mean it is not included.

Remove Your Covers

  1. Getting Started

    13 lessons

    1. Introduction

      1. Welcome to Remove Your Covers
      2. Important - please bookmark
      3. About Sewing Doc
      4. What is machine service and maintenance?
      5. Machines included in this program
      6. How often to perform maintenance
      7. Intro Survey
      8. Program Guidelines

    2. Before you begin

      1. How to use this program
      2. Warnings & Disclaimers
      3. Private Facebook Group Access
      4. If you have issues or need help
      5. Agreements before startiing this program

  2. Tools & Materials

    11 lessons
    1. Tools & Materials Checklist
    2. Do I NEED an air compressor?
    3. Workspace
    4. You need good light
    5. Cleaning Chemicals
    6. Cleaning Materials
    7. Lubricants

    1. Tools

      1. Basic Tools
      2. Tool Brands
      3. Drivers vs. Keys
      4. How to earth ground yourself

  3. The professional service process

    7 lessons
    1. The Service Process
    2. Intake Form
    3. Machine Inspection
    4. Power test
    5. Test sew & Troubleshooting
    6. Basic Maintenance Record Form
    7. Do I need to know how to sew?

  4. Removing the covers

    4 lesson
    1. If you're not sure...

    1. General Concepts

      1. Before you start
      2. Mechanical Machine
      3. Computerized Machines

  5. Cleaning the machine

    14 lessons

    1. Remove lint & debris

      1. Before you start
      2. Mechanical machines - remove lint
      3. Computerized machines - remove lint

    2. Clean needle bar & upper area

      1. Before you start
      2. Mechanical machine needle bar & upper area
      3. Computerized machines needle bar & upper area

    3. Clean bobbin, hook, & feed area

      1. Before you start
      2. Mechanical machines - hook, feed area
      3. Computerized machines - hook, feed area

    4. Cleaning computer boards

      1. Cleaning computer boards

    5. For all machines

      1. Cleaning & inspecting check spring, take-up lever, and tension discs
      2. Inspecting bobbin case for burrs, rust, and threads or lint
      3. Check for caught threads

    6. Brand (or model)-specific notations

      1. Stuck Feed - Kenmore, Janome

  6. Lubricate the machine

    6 lesson
    1. What to do if the machine is seized or will not turn easily

    1. Lubrication information

      1. Overview of Lubricant
      2. General lubrication concepts
      3. Mechanical machines - lubrication
      4. Computerized machines - lubrication
      5. General oiling points

  7. Miscellaneous

    4 lessons

    1. Check the timing

      1. Checking the timing
      2. Drop-in Hook Timing
      3. Vertical (front or side-loading) Hook Timing

    2. Pulse Motors (computerized machines with feed issues)

      1. Pulse Motors

  8. Covers back on

    3 lessons

    1. General Concepts

      1. General Concepts
      2. Mechanical machines - covers back on
      3. Computerized machines - covers back on

  9. Test Sew

    1 lesson
    1. Proper Test Sew & Balancing Tension

  10. Bernina, Bernette, & EverSewn Sewing Machines

    21 lessons
    1. General Info & Instructions
    2. Machines with Modules
    3. EverSewn Sparrow
    4. Bernette 56 - Remove Covers only
    5. Bernette 340 & Similar - Remove covers only
    6. Bernette b77
    7. Bernette 715 - Remove covers only
    8. Bernette 50 - Remove covers only
    9. Bernina Aurora
    10. Bernina 1630 & Similar
    11. Bernina 930 & Similar
    12. Bernette 46 (Seville 4)

    1. Bernina Activa

      1. Bernina Activa Information
      2. Bernina Activa - covers off
      3. Bernina Activa - Cleaning
      4. Bernina Activa - Lubricating

    2. Bernina Artista 640

      1. Bernina Artista 640 Information
      2. Bernina 640 COVERS OFF
      3. Bernina 640 CLEAN
      4. Bernina 640 LUBRICATE
      5. Bernina 640 COVERS ON

  11. Brother & Babylock Sewing Machines

    62 lessons
    1. NEVER remove this screw
    2. General Info & instructions
    3. Brother low-end computerized machines
    4. Machines with Modules
    5. Babylock Pro Line BL3000
    6. Babylock Lyric - Remove covers only
    7. Babylock Chorus - BLCH
    8. Babylock Destiny BLDY & Similar - Remove covers only
    9. Babylock Solaris BLSA/Brother Luminiere & Similar - Remove covers only
    10. Babylock Ellisimo BLSO & Similar - Remove covers only
    11. Babylock Symphony & Similar-
    12. Babylock Elizabeth
    13. Babylock Meridian & Brother Stellair
    14. Babylock Anna - Remove covers only
    15. Babylock Design Pro BL22 - Remove covers only
    16. Babylock Jazz & Jazz II
    17. Babylock Jubilant & Brother NS-80 - Remove covers only
    18. Babylock Esante2 & Brother PC8500
    19. Brother SE270-D - Remove covers only
    20. Brother XL2022 & Similar
    21. Brother LB7000 & Similar - Remover covers only
    22. Brother VX-810 - Remove covers only
    23. Brother LX3817 & Similar - Remove covers only
    24. Brother SE1900 & Similar
    25. Brother Pacesetter 2500 - Remove covers only
    26. Brother CS7000x & Similar
    27. Brother LS2350, LS2125, and similar
    28. Brother XM2701
    29. Brother XL-3022 & Similar - Remove covers only
    30. Brother Innovis F420 - Remove covers only

    1. Babylock BL6200

      1. Babylock BL6200
      2. Babylock BL6200 INTRO
      3. Babylock BL6200 TOOLS
      4. Babylock BL6200 COVERS OFF
      5. Babylock BL6200 CLEAN
      6. Babylock BL6200 LUBRICATE
      7. Babylock BL6200 COVERS ON

    2. Brother CS6000i

      1. Brother CS6000i Information
      2. Brother CS600i - remove covers
      3. Brother CS600i cleaning
      4. Brother CS6000i - lubricating
      5. Brother CS6000i - seized machine
      6. Brother CS6000i - covers back on

    3. Brother Innov-is QC-1000 & Similar (also Babylock)

      1. Brother Innov-is QC-1000 & Similar (also Babylock)
      2. Brother QC-1000 Covers off
      3. Brother QC 1000 clean machine
      4. BrotherQC-1000 lubricating
      5. Oil & grease points
      6. Brother QC 1000 covers on

    4. Brother PE770 Embroidery & Similar

      1. Brother PE770 Embroidery & Similar

    5. Brother PE540D Embroidery

      1. Brother PE540D Embroidery & Similar
      2. Brother PE540D TOOLS
      3. BrotherPE540D COVERS
      4. Brother PE540D CLEAN
      5. Brother PE540D LUBRICATE
      6. Brother PE540D COVERS ON

    6. Brother XL2600i

      1. Brother XL2600i
      2. Brother CS600i - remove covers
      3. Brother CS600i cleaning
      4. Brother CS6000i - lubricating
      5. Brother CS6000i - seized machine
      6. Brother CS6000i - covers back on

  12. Elna Sewing Machines

    7 lessons
    1. General info & Instructions
    2. Machines with modules
    3. Elna eXcellence 680 & Similar
    4. Elna 900 & Similar - Remove covers only
    5. Similar to Janome Memory Craft Horizon (several models)
    6. Elna 3210 - Remove covers only
    7. Elna e9600

  13. Janome Sewing Machines

    43 lessons
    1. General info & Instructions
    2. Machines with Modules
    3. Janome 3160 QDC & Similar
    4. Janome HD3000 & Similar - Remove covers only
    5. Janome 6600
    6. Janome DC2012 & Similar - Remove covers only
    7. Janome Memory Craft 350e & Similar - Remove covers only
    8. Janome Skyline Series
    9. Janome HD9 - Remove covers only
    10. Janome 8080/Janome DC3050 & Similar
    11. Janome DC2007le - Remove covers only
    12. Janome 9000 - Remove covers only
    13. Janome HT2008LE - Remove Covers Only
    14. Janome MyStyle100 (508A) & Similar - Remove covers only
    15. Janome Sewist 709 - Remove covers only
    16. Janome 6700p - Remove covers only
    17. Janome 7330 Magnolia - Remove covers only
    18. Janome SUV 1122
    19. Janome M7
    20. Janome Memory Craft Horizon (several models)
    21. Janome Magnolia 7360 - Remove covers only
    22. Janome HD1000 & Similar - Remove covers only
    23. Janome Jem 760 - Remove cover only
    24. Janome Memory Craft 11000
    25. Janome Jem Lite 639 - Remove covers only
    26. Janome 5124 - Remove Covers
    27. Janome Jem 639
    28. Janome 3125 & similar - Remove Covers only
    29. Similar to Kenmore 385
    30. Janome Excel 4023
    31. Janome Jem Gold

    1. Janome 234

      1. Janome 234 Info
      2. Janome 234 intro, covers off
      3. Janome 234 - clean machine
      4. Janome 234 - lubricating
      5. Janome 234 - covers back

    2. Similar to Kenmore 385 - Full series plus feed issue

      1. About this module
      2. Kenmore 385 - Intro
      3. Kenmore 385 - Remove Covers
      4. Kenmore 385 - Cleaning interior
      5. Kenmore 385 - forward_reverse issue
      6. Kenmore 385 Lubricating
      7. Kenmore 385 - Covers back on

  14. Juki Sewing Machines

    3 lessons
    1. Machines with Modules
    2. Juki TL98 & Similar Models
    3. Juki HZL-G series & Similar

  15. Kenmore Sewing Machines

    15 lessons
    1. Kenmore Mini Ultra - Remove covers only
    2. Kenmore Ergo3 & Similar
    3. Kenmore 385 Type 2 Body Style
    4. Kenmore 385.15218400
    5. Kenmore 385
    6. Kenmore 385 Type 1 Body Style
    7. Kenmore 385 Type 3 Body Style
    8. General info & Instructions

    1. Kenmore 385 - Full series plus feed issue

      1. Kenmore 385 - Full series plus feed issue
      2. Kenmore 385 - Intro
      3. Kenmore 385 - Remove Covers
      4. Kenmore 385 - Cleaning interior
      5. Kenmore 385 - forward_reverse issue
      6. Kenmore 385 Lubricating
      7. Kenmore 385 - Covers back on

  16. Necchi Sewing Machines

    2 lessons
    1. Necchi 3577 - Covers Off only
    2. Necchi EX30 - Remove covers only

  17. Pfaff Sewing Machines

    22 lessons
    1. Pfaff Hobby 301
    2. Pfaff Expression, Creative Vision, & Performance
    3. Pfaff Tiptronic 6150 - Remove covers only
    4. General info & Instructions
    5. Pfaff Quilt Ambition 630
    6. Pfaff Ambition 2.0 - Remove covers only
    7. Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro - Remove covers only
    8. Pfaff 1200 Grand Quilter
    9. Pfaff Passport 3.0 & 2.0 - Remove covers only

    1. Pfaff Tiptronic & Similar

      1. Pfaff Tiptronic & Similar
      2. Pfaff Tiptronic - Covers off
      3. Pfaff Tiptronic 2030 Covers Off
      4. Pfaff Tiptronic - clean upper area
      5. Pfaff - frozen presser foot
      6. Pfaff expression bottom cover off
      7. Pfaff Tiptronic - clean lower area
      8. Pfaff Tiptronic - lubricate the bottom
      9. Pfaff Tiptronic - hook finger issue
      10. Pfaff Tiptronic 2030 - bottom covers back
      11. Pfaff Tiptronic - lubricate upper area
      12. Pfaff Tiptronic - top cover back on
      13. Pfaff 2030 - top cover back on newer machine

  18. Singer Sewing Machines

    27 lessons
    1. General info & Instructions
    2. Singer QuantumStylist 9985

    1. Singer Brilliance & Similar

      1. Singer 6180 & similar - Remove covers only

    2. Singer 117 (Featherweight II)

      1. Singer 117 - Remove covers only

    3. Singer Futura CG-250

      1. Singer Futura CG-250

    4. Singer Heavy Duty

      1. Singer Heavy Duty

    5. Singer Inspiration - 4205, 4206, 4210, 4212, 4218, 4220, 4228

      1. Singer Inspiration

    6. Singer Legacy 350 & Similar

      1. Singer Legacy 350 & Similar

    7. Singer 2662

      1. Singer 2662 - Remove covers only

    8. Singer Merritt-style Machines

      1. Singer Merritt-style Machines
      2. Merrit style - Intro
      3. Merrit style - known issues
      4. Merrit style - cleaning
      5. Merritt style - lubricating

    9. Singer 6412 Millenium

      1. Singer 6412 - Remove covers only

    10. Singer Patchwork 7285Q

      1. Singer Patchwork 7285Q - includes Confidence models
      2. Singer Patchwork - Covers
      3. Singer Patchwork Clean Machine
      4. Singer Patchwork - lubricating
      5. Singer Patchwork - Covers back on

    11. Singer 7422, 7424, 7426, 7428, 7430, 7436, 7442, 7444, 7446, 7448, 7462, 7464, 7466, 7468 and others

      1. Singer 7422 - Remove covers only

    12. Singer Curvy 8763

      1. Singer Curvy 8763 - Remove covers only

    13. Singer Promise II

      1. Singer Promise II - Remove covers only

    14. Singer Quantum Stylist

      1. Singer Quantum Stylist

    15. Singer Simple

      1. Singer Simple 3116

    16. Singer 7322 Quantum Decor

      1. Singer 7322 & Similar - Remove covers only

    17. Singer Quantum XL-1

      1. Singer Quantum XL-1 - Remove covers only

  19. Viking Sewing Machines

    25 lesson
    1. General Info & Instructions

    1. Viking Brilliance 75Q

      1. Viking Brilliance 75Q - Remove covers only

    2. Viking E20

      1. Viking E20

    3. Viking Emerald 118

      1. Viking Emerald 118

    4. Viking H Class 100Q

      1. Viking H Class 100Q

    5. Viking HuskyStar 219

      1. Viking HuskyStar 219

    6. Viking Jade 20

      1. Viking Jade 20

    7. Viking Lily

      1. Viking Lily - also Freesia, Rose, Iris, Desinger 1, Designer 1+, Designer II
      2. Viking Lily - remove covers
      3. Viking Lily - cleaning
      4. Viking Lily - lubricating
      5. Viking Lily - back cover back on

    8. Viking Platinum 950

      1. Viking Platinum 950
      2. Viking Platinum 950 COVERS OFF
      3. Viking Platinum 950 CLEAN
      4. Viking Platinum 950 LUBRICATE
      5. Viking Platinum 950 COVERS ON

    9. Viking Prisma 940 & 990

      1. Viking Prisma 940 & 990

    10. Viking Sapphire

      1. Viking Sapphire
      2. Viking Sapphire - Intro & Tools
      3. viking sapphire -Remove Covers
      4. Viking Sapphire - Overview inside machine
      5. Viking Sapphire - Clean Machine
      6. Viking Sapphire - Lubrication

    11. Viking Sew Easy 320

      1. Viking Sew Easy, Daisy, and Similar

  20. Other Brands

    2 lesson
    1. White 935 - Remove Covers only

    1. White 2999

      1. White 2999 - Remove covers only

Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery

  1. Getting Started

    9 lessons
    1. How to use this program
    2. If you need help at any time...
    3. VSMM EXTRA - LIVE Clinics & Membership
    4. Please introduce yourself!
    5. Survey (Optional)
    6. Private Facebook Group & Community
    7. How to access programs from your phone or tablet
    8. Zoom - Room for Open Use & Meetups
    9. Machines covered and not covered in this program

  2. Misc. Items

    3 lessons
    1. Buy, Sell Trade
    2. Wish List
    3. Social Media & Making New Friends

  3. Tools, Materials & Setup

    11 lessons
    1. Tools, Materials & Setup
    2. Proper lubricants
    3. Proper cleaning chemicals
    4. Proper cleaning materials
    5. Setting up your workspace
    6. Ultra-Sonic Cleaner for small parts
    7. Dremel & rotary tools and brushes
    8. Air Compressors
    9. Trouble threading needles
    10. Needles Overview
    11. A checklist of Basic Items

  4. Disassemble Covers & Parts

    6 lessons

    1. Cast Iron Machines

      1. Cast Iron Machines Overview
      2. Remove covers and Parts - Cast Iron
      3. Inspecting machine for issues - Cast iron

    2. All Other Machines (AOM)

      1. All Other Machines Overview
      2. Remove Covers and Parts - AOM
      3. Inspecting for issues - AOM

  5. Clean Interior of Machine

    14 lesson
    1. What to do if machine is frozen or hard to move

    1. Cast Iron Machines

      1. Clean upper area - Cast iron
      2. Clean bobbin area (regular bobbin) - Cast iron
      3. Clean bobbin area (shuttle) - Cast iron
      4. Clean bobbin area (front or side loading)
      5. Clean needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
      6. Clean needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
      7. Clean lower area (shafts, Class 66) - Cast iron
      8. Clean lower area (shafts, Singer 128) - Cast iron

    2. All Other Machines (AOM)

      1. Clean upper area Part 1 - AOM
      2. Clean upper area Part 2 - AOM
      3. Clean bobbin area & feed - AOM
      4. Clean needle bar area - AOM
      5. Clean lower area - AOM

  6. Lubricate Machine

    9 lesson
    1. Lubricate bobbin winder - external

    1. Cast Iron Machines

      1. Lubricate upper area - Cast iron
      2. Lubricate needle bar area (128 style) - Cast iron
      3. Lubricate needle bar area (66 style) - Cast iron
      4. Lubricate lower area (shafts, 128 style) - Cast iron

    2. All Other Machines (AOM)

      1. Lubricate upper area - AOM
      2. Lubricate bobbin area - AOM
      3. Lubricate needle bar area - AOM
      4. Lubricate lower area - AOM

  7. Clean External Parts

    10 lessons
    1. Upper Tension Assembly
    2. Using Dremel or Rotary tool
    3. Clean exterior parts - Cast iron
    4. AOM Clean exterior parts
    5. Covers back on - AOM
    6. Install motor belt & adjust (external motors)
    7. Handwheel Clutch
    8. Install bobbin case (top loading)
    9. Clean bobbin case & install (front or side loading)
    10. Numbers on stitch length lever cover

  8. Motor & Electrical

    3 lessons
    1. Inspect all electrical wiring
    2. Replacing the lead cord when applicable
    3. External motor brushes & lubricant

  9. Clean Exterior of Machine

    6 lessons
    1. Proper cleaning materials
    2. Cleaning the exterior - Cast iron
    3. AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 1 - Upper cover
    4. AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 2 - Handwheel, Needlebar Cover
    5. AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 3 - Body of machine
    6. AOM Cleaning the exterior Part 4 - Body, cont.

  10. Sew & Adjust

    2 lessons
    1. Proper Bobbin
    2. Test Sew & Balance Tension

  11. Bonus: Case Studies

    13 lessons
    1. Dressmaker - Japanese machine
    2. Morse Fotomatic - Japanese machines
    3. Singer 306k: Case Study
    4. Kenmore 148 series: Case Study
    5. Singer Merritt-style machines
    6. Singer Touch & Sew Overview
    7. Bernina 830: Case Study
    8. Bernina 930 Instructions

    1. Singer 66: Case Study

      1. Singer 66 - Part 1
      2. Singer 66 - Part 2
      3. Singer 66 - Part 3
      4. Singer 66 - Part 4

    2. Bernina 1008 & Similar

      1. Bernina 1008 Case Study

  12. Bonus Modules

    34 lessons
    1. Adjusting Presser Foot Alignment
    2. Extracting Screws
    3. Frozen Reverse Lever (Kenmore)
    4. Hook Gear Box (Kenmore)
    5. Necchi BU - Replacing broken upper thread guide
    6. Necchi Mira BU Wonderwheel
    7. Pfaff 1222 Camstack Replacement
    8. Singer 201 Bobbin Case
    9. Singer 221 Motor Wiring
    10. Super Glue Acceleration
    11. Swing Needle Singers (306k, 319k, etc.) - adjusting needle position
    12. Seized Kenmore & Other Issues

    1. Adjusting Presser Foot Height

      1. Adjusting Presser Foot Height - Part 1
      2. Adjusting Presser Foot Height - Part 2

    2. Bobbin Winder Assemblies on various machines

      1. Elgin Bobbin Winder (Japanese - Push Down)
      2. Singer 301 Bobbin Winder Assembly
      3. Singer 306K Bobbin Winder Assembly
      4. Singer 99k Bobbin Winder Assembly
      5. Singer 15-91k Bobbin Winder Assembly
      6. Singer 328K Bobbin Winder Assembly
      7. Shuttle Bobbin Winder Assembly

    3. Cam Stack Systems on Various Machines

      1. Kenmore 158 Cam System
      2. Kenmore 158 Cam System - Second Type
      3. Singer 500 Cam Sys
      4. Elna Air Electronic Cam System

    4. Checking the Timing

      1. Checking the Timing
      2. Check timing - Drop in Bobbin
      3. Checking Timing - Vertical Bobbin

    5. Upper Tension Assemblies

      1. Singer 403 Upper Tension Assembly (and similar)
      2. Singer 15 & Japanese Clone Upper Tension Assembly
      3. Singer 27/28/127/128 Upper Tension Assembly (and similar)
      4. Kenmore 158 Upper Tension Assembly (and similar)
      5. Singer 750 Touch & Sew Upper Tension Assembly (and similar)
      6. Singer 221 (Featherweight) and 301 Upper Tension Assembly (and others)

Troubleshooting & Diagnosis

  1. Introduction

    7 lessons
    1. How to get help when you need it
    2. Beta Launch & Updates
    3. How and When to Use this Workshop
    4. Troubleshooting Techniques for Best Results
    5. Troubleshooting vs. Guessing and Trial & Error
    6. What to do if you can't fix the issue
    7. Quick Reminders & 'Rules"

  2. Universal Basics - IMPORTANT

    10 lessons
    1. Threading a Sewing Machine
    2. Correct Bobbins for Your Machine
    3. Loading Your Bobbin
    4. Selecting the 'right' needle
    5. Changing the needle & inserting it properly

    1. Balancing Tension

      1. About Tension Balance
      2. Rules for balancing tension
      3. What stitches should look like
      4. Balance drop-in bobbin tension
      5. Front-loading bobbin tension

  3. Part I: Troubleshooting by SYMPTOM

    40 lesson
    1. Part I: Troubleshooting by SYMPTOM

    1. Symptom: Needle Thread Breaks or Stitch Problems

      1. Checklist
      2. Threading & Needle Guides
      3. Tension Discs
      4. Takeup Spring
      5. Needle
      6. Feed Dogs
      7. Starting Thread Tension
      8. Thick Seams
      9. Burrs on the Needle Plate
      10. Burrs on the Hook
      11. Routine Cleaning of Hook-Race Area
      12. Knotted or Tangled Threads
      13. Bad Thread
      14. Excessive Thread Tension
      15. Balanced Stitch
      16. What to do if you can't find the problem
      17. Bobbin Tension

    2. Symptom: Bobbin Thread Breaks, Stitch Problems

      1. Bobbin Check
      2. Bobbin Case & Rethreading
      3. Bobbin Tension
      4. Needle
      5. Needle Plate
      6. Bad Thread
      7. What to do if you can't solve the issue

    3. Symptom: Needle Breakage

      1. Checklist
      2. Needle
      3. Needle Insertion
      4. Needle Size
      5. Thick Fabric or Seams
      6. Feed Dogs
      7. Needle Centering

    4. Symptom: Fabric Bunching

      1. Checklist
      2. Stitch Length
      3. Thread Tension Too High
      4. Zig Zag or Specialty Stitches
      5. Balancing Tension

    5. Symptom: Loose Stitching

      1. Rethread Machine
      2. Check for Correct Thread Tension
      3. Review Previous Sections

Questions?

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