tools:sewing_machine:tech
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Consumer Sewing Machine Shop Tech Guide
This document is intended for Protohaven shop techs, who need both basic clearance information as well as troubleshooting and maintenance. It starts with common problems – so if someone comes to you on shift with a question you know where to start – then goes over usage, less-common troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety.
Common Problems
What supplies to get
How to Thread the Sewing Machine
- Raise the presser foot. (this is commonly forgotten)
- Raise the needle. (turn the hand wheel toward you until the thread lifter arm is in its topmost position)
- Place a spool on the spool pin. (the thread should come towards you from the top)
- Secure the spool with a spool cap. (small, white, located in sewing checkout kit at front desk)
- Follow the numbered guides. (see start guide for detailed threading diagram)
Thread tangle on bottom of fabric
Thread tangle on top of fabric
Stitch doesn't look right
Use
Setup
Check:
- Bobbin thread
- Needle
- Top thread
Raise presser foot and thread needle.
Sewing
Cleanup
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Safety
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