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A Sewist’s Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques. From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems.

Author: Bernie Tobisch.

144 pages.

You and Your Sewing Machine: A Field Guide by expert machine technique Bernie Tobisch. This 143-page instructional guide offers troubleshooting, maintenance, sewing tips, and techniques for sewists of any age. This must-have guide can be used with any brand and model sewing machine. Learn the difference between mechanical, electronic, and computerized sewing machines as well as what questions to ask when purchasing a new sewing machine. Learn the basics of caring for your machine so that it remains in good working order for years to come. Bernie Tobisch guides you through the uses of the most common presser feet. Build a better relationship with your sewing machine with You and Your Sewing Machine: A Field Guide.
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From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results!

You and Your Sewing Machine: A Field Guide by expert machine technique Bernie Tobisch. This 143-page instructional guide offers troubleshooting, maintenance, sewing tips, and techniques for sewists of any age. This must-have guide can be used with any brand and model sewing machine. Learn the difference between mechanical, electronic, and computerized sewing machines as well as what questions to ask when purchasing a new sewing machine. Learn the basics of caring for your machine so that it remains in good working order for years to come. Bernie Tobisch guides you through the uses of the most common presser feet. Learn how to sew and build a better relationship with your sewing machine with You and Your Sewing Machine: A Field Guide.

Contents:

Introduction

Getting to Know your Sewing Machine:
How a Stitch is Formed
Sewing Systems and Hook Types
Mechanical versus Electronic versus Comupterized
Sewing Machines Motors: AC vs DC
Needle Plates
Knee Lifters
Foot Controls: Rheostat vs Electronic
Bobbins: Cases and Sensors
Feed Dogs: Boxed vs Elliptical Feed / Dropping the Feed

Questions to Ask when Buying a New Sewing Machine:
Questions
Testing the Machine
Buying Online vs from a Dealer

Using the Right Foot:
Embroidery or Applique Foot
Walking Foot
Edge-Stitch Foot
Free Motion or Daring Foot

Cleaning and Lubricating:
The Lower Part of the Machine
The Upper Part of the Machine
Lubrication

Other Maintenance:
Firmware Updates
Mechanical Updates
Surge Protectore
A Few other Things

Tension in the Relationship:
Top Tension
Bottom (Bobbin) Tension
Tension Calibration and Adjustment
Things that might Affect Tension

It's Hardly Ever the Tension:
Smoothing Burrs on the Hook
Thread
Damage to the Bobbin Case
Incorrect Threading
Needle Plate Damage
Spool Pin Orientation
Bobbins

Needles, Threaders, and Automatic Thread Cutters:
Needles
Anatomy of a Needle
Important Relationships: Needle Sizes, Threads, Stitches
Choosing Needles by Quality or Price
When to Change Needles
Twin, Triple, and Hemstitch/Wing Needles
Machine Needle Threaders
Automatic Thread Cutters
Troubleshooting Thread Cutters

Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment:
Location of Adjustment
When to Adjust Pressure

Forward/Reverse Balance AdjustmentP:
Where is the Adjustment
When to Adjust

Buttonholes:
Buttonhole Systems
Troubleshooting Buttonholes
Making Great-Looking Buttonholes

Troubleshooting Guide:
Index:
About the Author:
Other Images

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