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The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert
This is 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. The Sewing Machine Master Guide was written as both an eBook and print book using optimized re-flowable formatting for a perfect presentation on small or large devices. Everything from a basic eBook reader or Kindle to a large screen PC or Mac is supported. Why the low price? Electronic publishing and print-on-demand is used with distribution to many countries worldwide. The pricing reflects this new technology and distribution model.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2013
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May 3, 2020
I think this is a really useful guide.
Shows the workings of a machine and how to do simple repairs as well as slightly more complex things like timing etc.
I bought this cos I thought it was not going to be easy to get a machine fixed at the height of the lockdown.
I've read roughly 1/3 of it so far and it has me understanding some stuff a lot better than i had done
Things like tension become clearer. I think I may have always had mine way too high.
I think this was exactly what I was looking for at the time I got it. Wish I'd found it a bit earlier.
Would love to take a sewing machine maintenance course. This may cover most of the basic stuff I need to know.
Seems like the author wrote this after years of practise.
So definitely would recommend this to anybody who wants to know a bit about the workings of your machine. & this and a few or several hours of practise might well put you on the path to learning how to look after your and anybody else's machine.
I think a lot of learning for things like sewing machine repair is going to be down to experiential learning which means hands on. But this will show you the directions you need to start with.
Shows the workings of a machine and how to do simple repairs as well as slightly more complex things like timing etc.
I bought this cos I thought it was not going to be easy to get a machine fixed at the height of the lockdown.
I've read roughly 1/3 of it so far and it has me understanding some stuff a lot better than i had done
Things like tension become clearer. I think I may have always had mine way too high.
I think this was exactly what I was looking for at the time I got it. Wish I'd found it a bit earlier.
Would love to take a sewing machine maintenance course. This may cover most of the basic stuff I need to know.
Seems like the author wrote this after years of practise.
So definitely would recommend this to anybody who wants to know a bit about the workings of your machine. & this and a few or several hours of practise might well put you on the path to learning how to look after your and anybody else's machine.
I think a lot of learning for things like sewing machine repair is going to be down to experiential learning which means hands on. But this will show you the directions you need to start with.
October 19, 2020
Everything you ever wanted to know about sewing, machines and history of-it answered more questions than I could think about. I did appreciate the explanation on how to adjust the tension of your stitches and how they are suppose to look. This is available through kindle unlimited subscription.
August 11, 2017
Great book. I repaired, cleaned and oiled several sewing machines with this as a guide.
September 19, 2017
Okay
This book was just ok but not what I was looking for. I wish there were more photos and info about feet.
This book was just ok but not what I was looking for. I wish there were more photos and info about feet.
April 19, 2020
Great book for those who need to know basics and troubleshooting of sewing machine and how it works.
May 9, 2020
The details read like a great book that you can't put down.
The details read like a great book that you can't put down. I believe this is a must book in anyone's library.
The details read like a great book that you can't put down. I believe this is a must book in anyone's library.
September 10, 2016
Greatvresource and interesting read
I found the book quite interesting. The author is well versed in sewing machines. As a matter of fact I happened to meet the author when we met so I could purchase my Singer 401. He's a nice man.
I found the book quite interesting. The author is well versed in sewing machines. As a matter of fact I happened to meet the author when we met so I could purchase my Singer 401. He's a nice man.
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