How to Refurbish Sewing Machines is a step-by-step guide to refurbishing Singer sewing machines. It has been designed for both new refurbishers and experienced refurbishers alike. 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
Section 2: Refurbishing
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The case | (145 kB) |
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The handle mechanism | (148 kB) |
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The balance wheel | (383 kB) |
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The bobbin winder | (807 kB) |
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The machine top | (801 kB) |
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The tension mechanism | (2.07 MB) |
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The head | (973 kB) |
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The lower bobbin area | (1.51 MB) |
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The underside | (2.10 MB) |
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The sewing test – NEW! | (1.86 MB) |
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Advanced techniques – NEW! | (4.94 MB) |
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.
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Notes for group sewing machine refurbishers | (85 kB) |
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Refurbishing checklist | (65 kB) |
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Treadle base checklist | (79 kB) |
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Refurbishing record sheet | (53 kB) |
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Notes on haberdashery bags | (45 kB) |
