Where to find sewing machine repair books?
When you looking for sewing machine repair books, you must consider not only the quality but also price and customer reviews. But among hundreds of product with different price range, choosing suitable sewing machine repair books is not an easy task. In this post, we show you how to find the right sewing machine repair books along with our top-rated reviews. Please check out our suggestions to find the best sewing machine repair books for you.
1. The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert
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The most comprehensive book about sewing machines available, yet is easy to navigate and understand. From basics to expert, it's two books in one, an efficient sewing machine guide and in-depth reference book that can stay with you for years to come. Starting with introductory chapters on how to use a sewing machine, the book quickly progresses to in-depth coverage of advanced subjects. Both home machines and industrial machines are covered with sections dedicated to modern machines and vintage machines. Chapters on fabric, thread, stitches, needles, feet and setting up a sewing room will help unlock your creativity. From straight stitch machines to electronic machines over 100 of the most popular home and industrial machines are featured with insights on capabilities for each type of machine. Older machines can have a service life of 80 years or more and are better suited for some types of work. For other applications a modern electronic machine with the latest features may be needed. The chapter on buying recommendations will help you figure out what type of machine and features are best suited for your type of sewing. Most people have a love/hate relationship with their sewing machines. They love them when the machine is working good, but hate them when frustrating problems arise. This book will empower you to eliminate the hate part of the relationship and put you in control of your machine. In-depth chapters on adjusting tension, troubleshooting and maintenance will help you handle most problems with ease and to know which problems not to tackle. NOTE: The interior pages of the paperback version are in black & white.2. Sewing Machine Repair as a Home Business: Learn How to Repair Sewing Machines for a Profit
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Imagine your own PART TIME sewing machine repair business bringing in thousands each year! Sewing machines need to be serviced AT LEAST once per year or more if problems come up in the middle of a sewing project. Sewing machines in places of business (dry cleaners, hospitals, schools) need to be cleaned and adjusted QUARTERLY. When you consider the fact that there are 85 million or more sewing machines in homes today, not counting another ten million sewing machines in grade schools, high schools, colleges, dry cleaners, tailor shops, hospitals, major department stores, prisons, homes for children, correctional homes, there is a NEVER ENDING SUPPLY of sewing machines that need to be cleaned, adjusted, timed and repaired. "Sewing Machine Repair As A Home Business" teaches you EVERYTHING you need to know about how to repair sewing machines. We assume that you have had no previous experience in repairing sewing machines. However, if you have had some experience with sewing machines you will learn how to use your knowledge to your best advantage. Step by step instructions as well as hundreds of illustrations and diagrams show sewing machine parts, proper adjustments, cleaning, timing, changing and adjusting tensions. We teach you how to properly clean and lubricate machines; how to check out troubles such as needle breakage, skipped stitches, breaking thread, thread jamming in the bobbin; how to select the correct needle, plus much, much more. "Sewing Machine Repair As A Home Business" gives detailed information on how to start up and run this business as well as sample ads to run, customer information cards, how to charge customers, plus hints and tips on how to get customers, and sure fire methods of getting dozens of referrals from your customers! Also included is a listing of wholesalers where parts and sewing items can be purchased at wholesale cost. We teach you how to make additional sales after the repair job which can add HUNDREDS of dollars to the profits you're already enjoying. We suggest that you go to some yard sales or flea market and buy a cheap used sewing machine or two. These will be your "practice" machines. Following the instructions in "Sewing Machine Repair as a Home Business" you'll have these machines running smoothly in just a little while. And, don't forget, you can turn around and sell the machines you've repaired to make back the money you spent on them PLUS SOME PROFIT! TRAIN AT HOME! You don't have to quit your present job to get into the lucrative field of sewing machine repair. One or two evenings a week will get you in business in just a few weeks. A little more time spent in reading "Sewing Machine Repair as a Home Business" and working on your "practice" machines will get you out into the real world of sewing machine repair in just a couple of weeks! Work when YOU want to work! Ignore inflation! Command big money for your services! Easy to get started! Earn more part time than many people do working 40-60 hours a week! No special tools needed to do this tremendous business! As a sewing machine repairman for over 30 years, I have seen just about every type of sewing machine problem that there is. It is this 30 years of experience that I have put together in one clear, easy-to-read, easy-to-understand book that will get YOU started quickly in this "better than any other home based money-making business". "Sewing Machine Repair as a Home Business" gives complete instructions on exactly how to repair a sewing machine and continues on through to how to advertise and market your services, plus it gives all the forms and samples needed to get in business quickly. "Sewing Machine Repair as a Home Business: Gives step-by-step instructions on how to repair 90% of sewing machine problems. No special tools required. One simple test will fix over 25% of all repair jobs. 10 point maintenance check list tells immediately what the problem is. $50 to $100 per hour PROFIT.3. The Complete Handbook of Sewing Machine Repair
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The mechanisms, adjustments, and repair of Pfaff, White, New Home, and Brother sewing machines are explained with pictures, diagrams, and parts lists4. How to Select, Service, Repair & Maintain Your Vintage Sewing Machine: Second Edition
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If you liked the First Edition, then you'll love the Second. The second edition includes the same content as the first. However, minor revisions, additional repair topics, and an index were added. It's a 'new and improved' version of the popular first edition. Written with the novice in mind, this Second Edition guide, 'How to Select, Service, Repair & Maintain Your Vintage Sewing Machine' will show you how to do just that. With easy to follow step by step instructions, you'll feel confident working on your own vintage sewing machine. It's like having an instructor right there with you. Focusing solely on sewing machines pre-1960, this book covers topics such as: How to select the right machine for your needs. Where to buy vintage machines. Machines for Kids. How to inspect a vintage sewing machine. Where to find parts (supplier list included). How to service your machine with step by step information. How to properly ship a sewing machine. Where to find manuals. Troubleshooting. Threading diagrams for hard to find models. Maintaining your machine. Treadle sewing machines. Helpful tool lists. Proper storage and so much more.5. How To Rewire Vintage Sewing Machines
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'How To Rewire Vintage Sewing Machines' is an easy to follow guide for rewiring the original lights, motors and foot controllers on your vintage sewing machines. Also included is how to add a new light, motor and foot controller. For this book, vintage sewing machines pertains to those made through 1960. While the process of rewiring is actually quite simple, it's not for everyone. It's imperative that you are able to identify the hot, cold & neutral wires. You also need to be able to identify which connections these wires are compatible with in the terminal box. When in doubt always seek the advice of a professional. This manual is meant as a reference, not as a substitute for a professional repairman. Let's save vintage sewing machines, one machine at a time.6. How to Select, Service, Repair & Maintain your Vintage Sewing Machine
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*UPDATE* - A Second Edition of this book is now available. The second edition includes all of the same content as the first; however, revisions, additional repair topics, and an index were added. Highly Recommended. About this book: This book focuses on vintage sewing machines pre-1960, and will tell you how to select, service, repair & maintain your vintage sewing machine. Packed with easy to follow instructions and pictures, this book will guide you in servicing your own sewing machine with confidence. Included are helpful tool lists, a supplier list for finding parts and so much more.7. The Complete Serger Handbook
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Sterling Publishing-The Complete Serger HandbookDescription
The most comprehensive reference on serging to date.Craft & Needlework Age
An expert teacher explains the serger, from start to finish! This comprehensive guide is for everyone, from the novice taking the machine out of the box to the experienced user looking for a refresher. Its a reference, an instructional guide, and even an inspiration. With humor and years of experience, author Chris James answers questions on threads and threading, which stitch is which, setting the tension, mastering the controls, learning the techniques, working with knits, rolling hems, flatlocking, troubleshooting, and so much more.
An expert teacher explains the serger, from start to finish! This comprehensive guide is for everyone, from the novice taking the machine out of the box to the experienced user looking for a refresher. Its a reference, an instructional guide, and even an inspiration. With humor and years of experience, author Chris James answers questions on threads and threading, which stitch is which, setting the tension, mastering the controls, learning the techniques, working with knits, rolling hems, flatlocking, troubleshooting, and so much more.
8. The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible: Get the Most Out of Your Machine---From Using Basic Feet to Mastering Specialty Feet
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GriffinDescription
Whether you are a beginner or have been sewing for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of your sewing machine, simply by changing the feet.
Everything you need to know about feet attachments, from basic feet such as the zigzag foot to specialty fabric and technique feet that will help you invent new design ideas for your sewing projects.
Work effortlessly with a full range of fabrics, learn great time-saving tricks, and experiment with a range of decorative effects by following the authors' creative "ideas files."
Includes a guide to needle, thread, and fabric choices and buying advice for choosing basic, mid-range, and top-end sewing machines, embellishers, and sergers.
9. Heavy Duty Sewing: Making Backpacks and Other Stuff
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From the founder of iconic outdoors brand Sandqvist, this cool craft book is all about using needle and thread, a sewing machine and stiff materials to make your own practical, hardwearing functional objects. From hiking rucksacks to knife holders, vanity bags to aprons, there are projects for the experienced home sewer who is looking to try something new, for people who find the idea of sewing fun but may not have come up with a suitable project and for those who have never even used a sewing machine before. Explaining the basics of making textile products and which materials to use, as well as the equipment and work techniques, this book teaches you all about leather and how to repair your own belongings. You then have the chance to put these techniques into practice by turning your hand at ten cool projects for countryside, town and travel. There is no difficult stitching here; you simply need some patience and attention to detail. Amazingly good fun and rewarding, welcome to heavy-duty sewing!
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