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We've all been there... one minute you are happily sewing along, and the next... nothing. Or thread nesting.  Or thread breaking.  Or any number of issues.  What went wrong?!
  • Lifetime access to the entire program
  • Human, expert help when you are stuck or aren't sure what's wrong with your machine
  • Discounted consultation options for deeper diagnosis and repair
This program is only relevant for HOME DOMESTIC machines and does not address commercial or industrial machines, sergers, embroidery machines, chain stitch machines, or any specialty machines.
This workshop is meant to resolve common errors and issues, which is the issue 90% of the time.  We do teach you to make minor repairs (i.e. to 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.
You will not be removing the covers or doing any service procedures inside any sewing machines in this program.

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