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Introduction |
A prerequisite infor deciding on whether to repair any sewing machine is to first establish that it is, in fact, actually broken! | | | To do this you will need to understand how the machine should normally perform when in use and its limitations when set up and operated correctly. | | | In the first instance the manufacturer’s user manual should be checked for operating instructions, specifications and indications of what the machine is capable of achieving. | | | If the machine performs as intended by the manufacturer then it does not need to be repaired. | | | If it doesn’t perform as intended then: | | | * it’s very possible that the machine has not been set up properly and/or is being operated incorrectly | | * unsuitable threads or materials have been used | | * incorrect needles, presser feet, bobbins, bobbin case or hook are being used | | * the machine needs routine care/maintenance (cleaning, lubrication etc.) | If these factors can be ruled out then the machine is probably malfunctioning and may need someservicing, adjustment or repair. | | | The videos hosted on the linked youtube channel: | | | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTWl_zgiF96NLkD00lXidQ | | | Show the normal performance of more than a hundred old and vintage sewing machine models in terms of: | | | - their stitch type capabilities | | | - their ability to sew different materials e.g. denim, sailcloth and leather | | | Posts in the comments section to each of these videos often provide hints and tips for repair and also links to free instruction manuals. | | | '''NOTE''': These videos are not sewing machine tutorials, sewing machine tear-downs or ‘how to’ repair guides, they are merely performance bench marks for a number of old sewing machines. Sewing machines which have been fully refurbished and are working as intended. |
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