Fall in love with old machines, bring them back to life, and keep them running... while learning service procedures!

Clean, lubricate, repair, and restore vintage machines... including motor service & electrical rewiring!

What's my investment?

Included with VSMM:

• Human expert when you need it, for your machines or when building a business

• LIFETIME access to on-demand learning library

• LIFETIME access to private Facebook group

• LIFETIME access to Motor Service & Rewiring program

• Live Wednesay Zoom call every week

• Live Saturday Clinic every month

• Replay archive

• Access to pop-up events 

The Basic Hook Timing program requires enrollment in either the Remove Your Covers or Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery before you can enroll.  If you are not yet ready for Basic Hook Timing, you can add the program later after you are in Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery.

The feeling of finding an old, neglected machine out in the wild - yard sale, on the curb, friend's basement - and bringing it back to live is like no other.

Ratty electrical wiring and lack of motor service are two of the biggest issues with machines that send them to the landfill.

And it's more difficult to find a shop or technician that know how to repair vintage machines, but even more difficult to find one that will replace electrical rewiring or service the motor.

Whether you want to learn to care for your own machines or dig in and start saving them from the landfill, the Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery program covers will help you bring machines back to life and keep them going.

How it works

Login in and work through the on-demand library modules & lessons

If you are brand new to working on vintage machines, our on-demand library will walk you through the entire process step-by-step.

If you already have some experience, you can pick and choose the modules you need for a specific skill or step in the process.

What you will learn on your machine:

• Setting up your work space, proper chemicals, proper lubricants, tools you'll need
• Cleaning and lubricating inside the machine
• Fixing or replacing broken parts
• Seized machines - how to get them moving again
• Cleaning the exterior and polishing metal parts
• Fixing and rewiring foot pedals
• Motor service and extensive electrical rewiring
• Balancing tension and correct sewing issues
• And so much more!

 Join a Zoom group session to learn with others, or reach out to us for help

 The absolute most valuable component of VSMM 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!

• Private Facebook group - post your issues, pictures, victories, disappointments, and you'll get feedback from your instructors and peers
• Email your instructors and we'll help you through any specific issues
• Join a Wednesday Zoom call to socialize with others and ask for help on your machines
• Join a Saturday Live Clinic Zoom call or enjoy the replay if you can't attend
• Over 180 hours of learning videos included in our extended archive

Offer your services to your through side business or retirement income, or volunteering to use your services in your community

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 services to your community doesn't mean you need to open a service shop!  We'll give you the tools to start a small business in your home, to go mobile or make house calls, and work as much or as little as you want.

Pssst... it does't cost you anything more to use our programs to build a business!  Our program is designed to teach you about as many modern machines as possible - and to have expert, professional help to guide you.

This program DOES NOT include:

• timing adjustments (timing program is available)
• gear replacement or similar complex repairs
• electronic or computer board repairs
• disassembly or reassembly of machines
• modern machines (plastic-shell)
• no sergers, overlock machines, toy machines, or embroidery machines

Program Course Outlines

Below you will find the current lessons in the on-demand library of what's included with this purchase. These modules are updated regularly with new content and learning material.

Meet Amy

Amy joined the VSMM program and within two months, she was building her machine service business while learning!

Amy came into the program after learning some of the basics through trial and error on YouTube.  She says that having live humans to help in uncertainty is what gave her the confidence to really dig in on offering her services.

She is now branching out into modern machine service for her customers.

FAQs

Q:  Do I have to pay a fee every month?

A:  No, you do not.  You will keep access to the on-demand learning library for life as your reference. 

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. 

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Q:  Who is this course for?  Can just anyone take it?

A:  Yes!  This course is for anyone interested in learning to clean, lubricate, and restore machines.  Young, old, retired, people that work full-time, people that are just curious, hobbyists, people with lots of machines, people that only have one machine, people wanting side/retirement/full-time income.  Everyone is welcome!

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Q:  I'm not good with tools, will I be okay taking this class?

A:  YES!  If you don't feel confident using tools, I promise, you're going to be okay in this course.  I wouldn't have considered myself "mechanically inclined" when I first started working with machines, either.  Many of us are, and we just don't know it yet.  There is actually very little done with tools in the class.  This workshop will be a source of empowerment and confidence for you, I can promise you that!  In my live classes, I've had ladies insist that they bring their husbands because they were too afraid of the tools, but I encourage EVERYONE to give it a try because I promise you, you can do it.

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Q:  What machines are covered in this course?

A:  This workshop covers almost all vintage and antique machines.  It does NOT cover any computerized or modern machines.  We also won't cover the Viking 6000 series if it is seized or the knowbs aren't moving correctly.  We will have workshops that specifically address these machines, as they are much more complex and have common issues.  That's not to say that you still couldn't gain the knowledge to address these machines in this workshop, but we will not cover the common issues or solutions to those machines in this workshop.  We also will not specifically cover industrial machines, but what you learn here will help you clean and restore industrial machines.

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Q:  What does "hybrid" workshop mean?

A:  It means this class is both on-demand (where you work at your own pace using the videos and tools available to you at any time), and scheduled Zoom classes in the optional membership.  My opinion has always been that attending a live class is great because you have guidance from your instructor, but then it's too easy to forget everything when you leave.  When you do just an on-demand class, you can refer back to it anytime you want, but you don't have the guidance of a live instructor.  Sewing Doc has committed to bringing its participants the best of both worlds to ensure that your journey into sewing machine cleaning, repair, service, and restoration is successful and enjoyable.

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Q:  If I have an issue with a machine, can I contact you for help?

A:  Yes, the instructor is available during regular hours.  Each week there is a Zoom Q&A session, and even if you can't watch live, your question can be addressed and you can review the information in the replay at your convenience.  A monthly Zoom class will also be hosted each month, and this is a good time to ask questions to get you over the hump.  The point of the hybrid program is to offer you guidance throughout.

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Q:  Do I need any special programs or equipment to participate in the Zoom classes or 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.  For the Zoom classes, you would need the same, nothing fancy.  You may want to use a cell phone or tablet with a camera on it when you attend a Zoom class, as you can show the instructor exactly what you're looking at on your machine.

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Q:  I know I'll want to attend a Zoom class, but is it complicated?

A:  I know most of us have had to adapt to new technology as a result of the pandemic, but many are still hesitant.  We will guide you each step of the way in getting set up to work with us, and you will see that participating once or twice will put you at ease.  And if you have any issues getting set up, we will be there to help you.  We like to do an introductory session for anyone new to streaming or other webinar programs.

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Q:  Will this course teach me to service other people's machines?

A:  YES!  You will build skills that allow you to offer your services to your local community.  We prefer not to use the term 'service' as this implies timing and other adjustments have been made, which are not taught in this workshop.  
 

Q:  I don't live in the United States, can I sign up for this course?

A:  Sewing Doc is working on getting set up to open this course up for participants in other countries, so this is coming soon!  Please note that we do have participants from Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia successfully using our programs.