She's A Sewing Machine Mechanic

I've added a new page!  "What To Check Before Taking Your Machine To The Shop," is on its own tab at the top of the page.  On ...

If you'll look at the top of my blog, you'll see that I've put the best stuff on separate pages.  Now you can find Hall of Shame...

I've been able to sell all but one of my refurbished sewing machines.  I only sold the drop-in bobbin Kenmore at my sewing machine yard...

I've been collecting and repairing machines for a few months, and have 6 ready to sell.  I'm thinking about having a sewing machine ...

Here's a picture of an open Drop-in Bobbin System.  This is a picture I took of a Bernette, but is similar to a Singer 7422.  The bob...

The bobbin is a simple thing, but it can cause some big problems.  Here are a few examples... This bobbin has multiple layers of thread...

If you're sewing over bulky seams, a "seam jack" can be your best friend. A "seam jack" or "jean...