sewingMachineBasics

The cost of this course is $250.00

September 11, 2010 available

October 23, 2010 available

December 4, 2010 available

The Sewing Machine Basics workshop is held on Saturdays from 8:30am - 4:30pm

Upon completion of workshop you will receive a suppliers guide and certificate of completion

coffee and beverages will be available and are included in price

You can reserve your spot by calling 203 743 6556 and get an immediate confirmation

click here for the Registration Form

If your just getting started in the sewing trades or planning to,

this course will save you time and money.

Don't waste time learning by trial and error

Do learn the correct way right from the beginning

Don't waste money buying the wrong equipment

Do invest in the correct equipment for your needs

Don't waste valuable down time if your machine isn't working properly

Do your own maintenence and learn to troubleshoot, fix and adjust your machine

Learn How to operate an industrial sewing machine

This workshop is for the beginner or novice with moderate to no experience with an industrial sewing machine.

This 7 hour course is a technical workshop designed to educate you about industrial sewing machine operation with both instruction by demonstration and hands on experience. Several types of machines will be demonstrated and available for you to operate. Such as standard walking foot, double needle, long arm, cylinder bed.

You will learn to operate, adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot a sewing machine. For those with moderate experience you will leave here with a better understanding of the sewing operation, adjustments, and greater confidence in your ability. Of course if you are a novice, you will not become an expert in one day but we will provide you with a solid knowledge base and the confidence to operate an industrial

sewing machine and

continue on your own.

Our Workshop has several different machines with a variety of motor and pulley setups.

The different types are discussed and you will get to use the equipment.

This will allow you to purchase the equipment best suited to your needs.

Different attachments and sewing feet are discussed and practiced.

You will see whats available and how they are used.

Topics covered include:

- choosing the correct needle type and size for your projects.

- choosing the correct thread

- identifing causes that will impact stitch and seam quality

- proper thread handling and how to balance a stitch correctly

- choosing the correct presser feet

- basic machine adjustments

- the correct way to sew a blind seam, french seam, and decorative topstitching

-basic machine terminolgy

-proper maintenance to optimize sewing and seaming performance

- troubleshooting the common sewing problems such thread breaks, skipping stitches, and you will receive a troubleshooting guide.

HERE ARE SOME COMMON QUESTIONS WE GET AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS

(all of these questions are answered and/or demonstrated during the seminar)

" I purchased a sewing machine with welting foot, is that all I need to use?"

" How often do I need to check the timing on my machine?"

" How do I know when the needle is bad?"

" Is thread quality really important?"

" My sewing machine goes too fast, how can I slow it down?"

" What is the best sewing machine I can buy?" " Should I buy new or used?"

" I don't want to stock a lot of thread, can I use clear monofiliment thread for everything?"

" I have an industrial sewing machine, how do I know if its a walking foot?"

" My machine keeps skipping stitches, do I need to have it timed?"

" I see advertisements for new sewing machines with optional extra cost safety clutch. What is that and do I really need it?"

" Are the sewing machines made in China any good?"