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Sewing Machine Manual

This is a modular manual designed to help in refurbishing sewing machines. New modules will be added as they are completed. We recommend you start off by reading the whole of Section 1. You can then dip into other modules for further information as required.

Section 1: Getting started
pdf Introduction … Using the manual and the helpful paperwork (471 KB)
pdf The machines we send and the ones we don’t (280 KB)
pdf Tools and materials you will need (168 KB)
pdf Recognising the parts of a sewing machine (391 KB)
pdf Understanding how a sewing machine works (299 KB)
Section 2: Refurbishing
pdf The case (145 KB)
pdf The handle mechanism (149 KB)
pdf The balance wheel (383 KB)
pdf The bobbin winder (807 KB)
pdf The machine top (801 KB)
pdf The tension mechanism (2066 KB)
pdf The head (973 KB)
pdf The lower bobbin area (1512 KB)
pdf The underside (1522 KB)

When refurbishing hand sewing machines please refer to the following documentation in addition to the sewing machine manual. The existing paperwork has changed slightly. You are asked to complete a current checklist and record sheet for all refurbished sewing machines sent to Netley Marsh.

pdf Notes for group sewing machine refurbishers (34 KB)
pdf Refurbishing checklist (66 KB)
pdf Refurbishing record sheet (49 KB)
pdf Notes on haberdashery bags (77 KB)