Maintenance & Repair

The treadle sewing machine–oh my goodness! It is so neat! I just imagine where it has been, who has sewn on it, what was made on it. It is so cool to me. Recently, I began cleaning an old Singer 66-1 Red Eye machine. Once I was all done cleaning it (and I finished imagining what projects were completed on it), I…

Hey, Everyone! I’m Sarah at sewingpartsonline.com and today we’re going to talk about your sewing machine belt. They’re an important part of maintaining your machine. There are several different types of belts. There are V belts, lug belts, treadle belts, geared belts, round belts, and timing belts. In this video, we’re going to teach you the signs of a bad belt and how…

Hey, everyone! I’m Sarah with sewingpartsonline.com. Today we’re going to talk about the important parts that work together to control your tension. There are many different types of tension units. Some are built into the machine, some are digital, and some are standalone units like this Singer one. You see these very commonly on older machines. These are primarily what we’re going…

Today I’m going to give you some tips on how to properly care for your bobbin case.  This is a Singer Apollo bobbin case. This is a top loading bobbin case and it works with Class 66 bobbins only. It seems obvious, but you must always use the correct bobbin for your machine. This can be confusing because a lot of bobbins…

Unfortunately, sewing isn’t all fun and seams. Sewing machines, just like any machine, need some TLC to keep them running smoothly. That means cleaning, tune ups, and oiling as directed in your manual. Think of your machine like your car; the more you use it, the more upkeep it needs.  In this video, you’ll learn basic sewing machine care and troubleshooting. In…

Ever been completely bewildered by your sewing machine? So many buttons and knobs and little parts – which parts is which??? We understand. We were once there, too. So, to go along with our Beginner’s Guide to Sewing, we’ve made this little reference guide to elaborate on those parts we went over in the videos- plus a few extras. It’s all alphabetical…

Hey there! Welcome to our Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Series, Episode 1. Here, you’ll learn the basic, universal features of a sewing machine. These are the features you need to know to be able to form a stitch. Let’s face it; sewing machines look pretty intimidating, don’t they? Some machines make you feel like you need a degree in engineering to master…

Many times people have a hard time locating the correct belt for their sewing machine, when it’s actually quite easy. Today I’m going to walk you through the steps to locate the correct size and style for your machine. There are 4 main types of belts for all makes and models of sewing machines and sergers: Lug Belts V Belts Round Belts…

We show you how to replace a sewing machine motor on a sewing machine.

This step by step sewing machine repair video guides you through the steps of installing a cord on a sewing machine’s foot control that has variable speed