| Sewing machines today are very well-built machines. | | | | needle plates can only be found from a sewing |
| They will usually last for years without much trouble. | | | | machine shop or dealer. To ensure that the |
| When trouble does arise, only a few sewing machine | | | | replacement parts fit your particular sewing machine, |
| parts will require replacement. Case in point is the | | | | the dealer or sewing machine shop will need the |
| myriad of antique sewing machines that are still in use | | | | specific model and part number. |
| today. Although they are still capable of doing the job, | | | | Like an automobile, many sewing machines can be |
| replacement sewing machine parts are becoming | | | | retrofitted with after-market parts to add to its |
| harder to come by, especially if the original | | | | functionality. New sewing machines usually come with |
| manufacturer is no longer in business. In most cases, | | | | basic accessories, such as a zipper foot or a pressure |
| the original manufacturer is the best source for sewing | | | | foot. Specialized jobs such as quilting or ruffles can be |
| machine parts. However, there are now companies | | | | done by purchasing an add-on attachment from the |
| whose specialty is making sewing machine parts. A | | | | dealer. When buying after-market parts, make sure |
| good machine will last a lifetime. | | | | that the accessories are made to fit your particular |
| Sewing machines are a mixture of old-time form and | | | | make and model of sewing machine. Typically, |
| durability with modern electronics. Most parts need only | | | | after-market attachments made by a manufacturer |
| a regular schedule of maintenance. Some parts will | | | | are limited to their specific brand. |
| require replacement more frequently, such as belts, | | | | If you have one of the more popular brands, such as |
| needles, and light bulbs. These smaller parts are easily | | | | Singer, you can find dedicated suppliers or repair shops |
| replaced and can be found at many sewing-oriented | | | | whose sole function is to sell and service that one |
| retailers. When you buy replacement parts, you can | | | | particular brand. They can also help you to maintain |
| either buy them from the original manufacturer or buy | | | | your sewing machine. Maintenance is key to a long |
| universal parts which fit many brands of sewing | | | | lasting machine. You can search the internet for |
| machines. | | | | suppliers of parts on the famous name brand and you |
| Some replacement parts are not as easy to find or | | | | will be surprised at the fact that there still are people |
| replace. For example, bobbins, feet attachments, and | | | | who sevice the old machines. |