| Let us face it, in today's economic times, we have all | | | | problems. Everything from a bent needle to one that |
| taken a new appreciation for repairing what we | | | | comes out of the package dull or even those needles |
| already own instead of replacing it; not to mention they | | | | that are represented to be a certain size only to |
| do not make sewing machines like they used to. Even | | | | reveal a different size can cause big problems for the |
| if there was not a financial aspect to consider, we are | | | | home sewer. |
| quite focused on reducing our carbon footprint and | | | | So, you have double checked and ensured the |
| protecting our environment. Not surprisingly, many of us | | | | problem is not the needle. Now what? A quick search |
| have opted to disregard the old saying, "Out with the | | | | for an electronic copy of your sewing machine's |
| old, in with the new". Did you know most sewing | | | | owner's manual can save time and a lot of frustration. |
| machine repair projects are not at all difficult? In fact, | | | | In fact, that should be your first search. These are |
| most repairs can realistically be achieved in under an | | | | generally the exact manuals manufacturers include |
| hour and do not require expensive replacement parts. | | | | with the sewing machine at the time of purchase, but |
| Incorporate the internet, and suddenly, resources | | | | in electronic form. Most of us flip to the back of the |
| abound that can walk anyone through nearly any kind | | | | manual in search of troubleshooting tips so it is a good |
| of sewing machine repair - which can save a lot of | | | | place to start with an electronic copy too. Sometimes |
| money. | | | | this provides the solution, while other times, it will require |
| Your goal then becomes to set aside the time to | | | | a bit of reading. Still, if you can locate the owner's |
| make the repairs. Whether it is a serger that needs to | | | | manual for your particular machine, you are well on |
| be repaired or even if you wish to make that vintage | | | | your way to completing your sewing machine repair |
| treadle sewing machine function again, there is no | | | | without breaking the bank. |
| shortage of help to be found online. A little research | | | | Once you have discovered the solution and made the |
| reveals the vast majority of problems are due to the | | | | necessary repairs, you might be thinking of ways to |
| actual sewing needle. Even those problems that were | | | | extend the life of your sewing machine even more. |
| believed to be something more complex revealed a | | | | This is a great time to give your faithful machine a |
| bad needle as the culprit. Your first task should be to | | | | good cleaning while oiling the parts and adjusting belt |
| ensure the needle is inserted properly. And too, | | | | tensions. Double check the power cord for frays and |
| another common problem many sewers encounter is | | | | give it a general "once over". Before long, you are |
| a bad needle. It's reported up to 20% of sewing | | | | back in business and wondering why you ever even |
| machine needles are imperfect enough to cause big | | | | considered an expensive trip to the repair shop. |