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Sewing Machine Basics and Information

Here you'll find links to exploring sewing machines in general.
Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance
Starting points and sources of information for proper sewing machine care.
How a Sewing Machine Works
An EXCELLENT reference to gain total understanding of how your sewing machine (and serger) works. Follow all of the pages to see animated gifs of how stitches are formed. The more you know about how the machine works, the easier it is to trouble shot problems.
Locating A Sewing Machine Manual
Increase the potential of your sewing machine and the ability to sell it, by having the machine manual. Includes on and off line sources.
Meet My Treadle
Take a tour of history and see the sewing manual that came with the machine. You may be able to help find the original owner.
Sewing Machine Buying Tips
Whether your going to break the bank or stay conservative when you buy a sewing machine, here's some things to keep in mind.
Sewing Machine Survey
Give us an opinion of the machine you own and help others make an informed decision. Follow the results for a machine consumer reference.
Sewing Machine Trouble Shooting
Basic sewing machine trouble shooting pointers.
Sewing Machine Dating
Follow the information to determine how old your machine is.
Bernina's Stitch Regulator
I recently had the pleasure of trying out the stitch regular\tor on a Bernina Artista... If you love making art work with thread and fabric, this new feature is something you must try out...read more about it here.
Twin-Needle Reference Chart
From Threads Magazine: Here's how to get almost a dozen different effects on fabrics of all sorts, using a twin needle and some ingenuity.
Date Your Singer Sewing Machine
The International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society has a very inclusive listing to date a Singer sewing machine.
Mystery Machine?
Can you identify this machine? Share your knowledge!
Baby Lock Dealers
A site to search for a dealer near you, via your zip code.
Sewing Machine Information!
An absolutly wonderful site, which is loaded with all kinds of sewing machine information.
Adleepower--Clutch Motor
Clutch motor information for your industrial machines.
Available Featherweight Machines
An on-line source for featherweight sewing machines, with each machine rated.
Buying A Sewing Machine - Sewing FAQ
Tom Farrell and Paulo Ruffino, tracked the newsgroups and summarizes the public opinion.
Selecting A Sewing Machine
Things to look for and pointers for buying the correct machine for your sewing needs.
Sewing Industry 800 Numbers
Pattern and sewing machine company 800 numbers complied by The Home Sewing Association.
Sewing Machine Purchase Questions
This page is a work in progress but one you shouldn't miss if you are going to purchase a sewing machine.
Sewing Machine Super Store
On line sewing machine sales with all brands represented.
Industrial Sewing Machines For Sale
An extensive selection of new and used industrial equipment.
Industrial Sewing Machine Information
Various topics for exploring and understanding industrial equipment.
Industrial Sewing Machine Parts and Accessories
a spot to explore attachment, power stands, accessories and parts for industrial machines.
Pfaffer Designs
Embroidery designs shared by fellow Pfaff sewing machine owners.
Projects and Techniques For Janome Sewing Machines
Projects embellished with embroidery designs and techniques tailored to Janome sewing machines.
Sewing Rummage Sale
A rummage sale with all sewing equipment from people all over the country.
Sewing Equipment Warehouse
An Index of industrial machines with links to full descriptions and dealer sources.
Sewing Machine Manuals
A resource for all kinds of photocopied machine manuals.
Sewing Machine Parts
Replacement parts, needles, feet and more for sewing machines.
Sewing Machine Parts
A source for older and unusual machine parts.
Troubleshooting Sewing Problems
A terrific page to bookmark, for when your sewing machine decides to not cooperate.
Walking Foot
Learn all about what a walking foot is and how to use it from Lydia's site.
Welcome to Bernina of America
Your source for all Bernina information.

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