Sewing Machine Basics and Information

Everything you need to make a wise choice in purchasing a sewing machine, operating and understanding a sewing machine can be found here. Learn how to obtain the manual for your machine, reach out for help and explain your problem so others can help you operate your sewing machine and have fun sewing.

Starting points and sources of information for proper sewing machine care.

Learning to sew can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be. Learn where to start and what's important here.

Increase the potential of your sewing machine and the ability to sell it, by having the machine manual. Includes on and off line sources.

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.

Whether your going to break the bank or stay conservative when you buy a sewing machine, here's some things to keep in mind.

Give us an opinion of the machine you own and help others make an informed decision. Follow the results for a machine consumer reference.

Basic sewing machine trouble shooting pointers.

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.

Can you identify this machine? Share your knowledge!

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.

Follow the information to determine how old your machine is.

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.

Singer sewing machine company guides you through finding when your machine was built with the free online information.

A site to search for a dealer near you, via your zip code.

An on-line source for featherweight sewing machines, with each machine rated.

Things to look for and pointers for buying the correct machine for your sewing needs.

Pattern and sewing machine company 800 numbers complied by The Home Sewing Association.

On line sewing machine sales with all brands represented.

An extensive selection of new and used industrial equipment.

Various topics for exploring and understanding industrial equipment.

a spot to explore attachment, power stands, accessories and parts for industrial machines.

Embroidery designs shared by fellow Pfaff sewing machine owners.

A rummage sale with all sewing equipment from people all over the country.

An Index of industrial machines with links to full descriptions and dealer sources.

Replacement parts, needles, feet and more for sewing machines.

A source for older and unusual machine parts.

Learn all about what a walking foot is and how to use it from Lydia's site.

Your source for all Bernina information.