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You and Your Sewing Machine: A Sewist's Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques (A Field Guide)

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From the sewing machine whisperer comes this in-depth, visual guide to how a sewing machine works, how to keep it in good working order, and how to solve common problems. Learn what questions to ask when buying a new sewing machine, what sewing machine foot to use for different projects, what regular maintenance you need to perform, and more. Perfect for sewists and quilters of all levels, this friendly approach to learning about and troubleshooting YOUR sewing machine gives you the tools you need to sew and quilt with less frustration and better results! • For any brand of sewing machine • Written by an expert sewing machine technician with over forty-two years of experience • Learn how your sewing machine works, how to keep it happy, and how to troubleshoot common problems Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2018


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1617455814


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 10


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #136,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #107 in Needlework (Books) #130 in Sewing (Books) #186 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Packed with tips
Format: Paperback
I've been sewing for fun and professionally for over 60 years. This book taught me things I wish I had known when I started, and never learned since, like why my foot pedal stops working sometimes (and how to fix it), how to protect presser feet from the feed dogs, and how to get the best knot at the beginning of a row of stitching on my electronic machine. It also thoroughly covers how to choose your needle and thread, and set your thread tension, bobbin tension, and presser foot pressure for the best results. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025 by B13114
    • One of two books you want if you maintain your own machine
Format: Paperback
Excellent illustrations and advice for the beginner who maintains their machine. If you don't want to take your machine into the sewing store every time something goes haywire, you will also need a copy of "The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert," It contains more breadth and depth and is essential to solving problems that are otherwise difficult to diagnose. My old industrial oil bath machine is too heavy to load into the van and drag into the shop just because I don't know how to adjust something. Both books will save you time, aggravation, and money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024 by x
    • Everything you need about basic sewing machine operation!
Format: Paperback
This book has everything you need to know about using a basic sewing machine. Good for beginners and for those of us returning to the craft after not sewing for a while.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025 by Jayne E. Ahrens
    • A good book for beginners.
Format: Paperback
This is a good book for beginners, but does not show you how to actually repair a machine. I was disappointed, but I am more experienced with machines and knew most of this info already.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026 by B. Pereira
    • Excellent book, a must for sewers.
Format: Paperback
The pictures, and explanations are very clear. It is so interesting, I haven’t been able to put the book down since I got it. I wish I had had this book a couple of years ago, it might have saved a machine I ruined. My current machine will be much happier. I now under stand the workings of the machine much better. I found the relationship between the needle, thread and fabric very helpful. The explanation on upper and lower tension very helpful as well. I can vouch for the information on bobbins. I recently was sewing with no problems and suddenly the machine stitches were loose as though tension was a problem. After trying several things I discovered when I changed the color of thread and bobbin, the new bobbin looked the same as the previous, but wasn’t. It was a generic that looked the same, but the machine knew the difference. Once I changed the bobbin to one with the right logo on it, the machine sewed beautifully again. I will be getting this book for one of my sewing friends as a Christmas gift as I think it is that great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020 by LG
    • Every nice. Good and nice pictures, Great price.
Format: Paperback
Every nice. Good and nice pictures, Great price.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026 by sharon Manriquez
    • Great reference tool
Format: Paperback
This book has already helped me troubleshoot a couple of issues with my sewing machines. Highly recommend this reference tool before hauling your machine off to a repair shop.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024 by Murf
    • Love this book
Format: Paperback
My mother taught me how to sew when I was 9 years old and I learned on a very basic machine. When I was 16 I was gifted my first sewing machine and I have had several since. I was never formally taught how to troubleshoot or maintain my machine and I have recently taken up sewing again after a few years. My husband noticed that I would just kinda look at a very old instruction manual and figure it out. Well after just getting by all these years I decided to buy a book. I am not disappointed. This book had ALOT of pictures and not just one type but several different pictures of the same things. This is now my go too when I hear something or see a stitch get tangled. I also like how easy it is to just have it nearby instead of searching through endless videos or trying to find your exact problem. I do suggest just sitting down and reading the book as I was able to read so tips and tricks right off the bat that I had no idea!! Must buy for a beginner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2020 by Blues80

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