{"id":2054,"date":"2020-08-25T13:46:10","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T11:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/en\/?p=2054"},"modified":"2023-03-02T12:08:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T11:08:30","slug":"sewing-machine-broken-repair-cafe-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/en\/sewing-machine-broken-repair-cafe-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing machine broken? Repair Caf\u00e9 fixes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sewing machines are easy to repair in the Repair Caf\u00e9. This certainly applies to mechanical ones. 73 percent of the sewing machines brought to the <a href=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/en\/visit\">Repair Caf\u00e9<\/a> are successfully repaired. This is evident from the RepairMonitor, the online tool with which Repair Caf\u00e9 repairers keep track of their repair data.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Most common problems with sewing machines&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Most common problems with sewing machines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sewing machines often don&#8217;t work because people don&#8217;t use them properly. This becomes clear when looking at the <strong>top 5 most common problem with sewing machines<\/strong>, found in the RepairMonitor:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tension broken or too high\/low<\/li>\n<li>Broken\/tangled bobbin winder<\/li>\n<li>Needle adjustments\/stuck<\/li>\n<li>Needs cleaning and\/or oiling<\/li>\n<li>Broken gear<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Fortunately, sewing machine specialists are present in most Repair Caf\u00e9s. They know a lot about the right settings and can help you on your way.<\/p>\n<p>In almost half of all repairs (49%), Repair Caf\u00e9 repairers graded the repairability of the product as a 7 or higher (from a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is the highest). In only 11% of registered sewing machine repairs the repairer was not able to fix the problem. In 16% of the registered repairs, the sewing machine was \u2018half repaired\u2019. In such cases, the owner was given advice on how to solve the problem at home, or which spare part was needed to complete the repair.<\/p>\n<h2>Singer, Pfaff and Husqvarna sewing machines are popular<\/h2>\n<p>According to the data in the RepairMonitor, people come mainly with sewing machines from Singer, Pfaff and Husqvarna (see Figure 1). Models from the brands Toyota and Lewenstein are likewise popular.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2055\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2055 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2055 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/noscript> Figure 1: Top 5 sewing machine brands brought to Repair Caf\u00e9s, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/repairmonitor.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RepairMonitor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Solutions for sewing machine problems&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Solutions for sewing machine problems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When sewing machines are successfully repaired, in many cases one of the following things was done:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cleaning and lubricating the sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>Choosing the right thread tension<\/li>\n<li>Adjusting and given tips for maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Foot pedals fixed<\/li>\n<li>Coils and gears were replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With a mechanical sewing machine, you stand a good chance of a successful repair at a Repair Caf\u00e9!<\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Properly setting up your sewing machine&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Properly setting up your sewing machine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repair Caf\u00e9 Nieuwegein (the Netherlands) has a sewing machine specialist: volunteer Marieke. \u201cPeople often don&#8217;t know how to do stitching\u201d, she says. According to Marieke, people often thread the thread incorrectly out of ignorance. The manual of the sewing machine or internet can offer a solution. Make sure to use the same yarn above and below and always re-tension the thread before sewing. Always use the correct needle and make sure it is clean. A good needle is a needle that is sharp. Also put the coil in well. If the bobbin is not properly seated in the bobbin case, the needle will not go back and forth, preventing sewing.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;It's important to service sewing machines&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41103 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MW-RCF-16-1892-1024x684-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41103 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MW-RCF-16-1892-1024x684-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MW-RCF-16-1892-1024x684-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MW-RCF-16-1892-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MW-RCF-16-1892-1024x684-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;It's important to service sewing machines&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">It&#8217;s important to service sewing machines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with all devices, maintenance is also important with sewing machines.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean your sewing machine regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you take the power off before cleaning.<\/li>\n<li>You can clean a sewing machine by taking the frame apart.<\/li>\n<li>Dust can then be easily removed. This way, you will also become familiar with the inside of your machine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cleaning a device is a good start to understanding it. Moving parts can be lubricated with sewing machine oil. If you have a self-lubricating sewing machine you don&#8217;t have to; these machines continue to work well on their own.<\/p>\n<h2>Newer machines are less repairable<\/h2>\n<p>Newer sewing machines are often much less repairable than older models, according to Repair Caf\u00e9 repairers. This can also be seen in Figure 2, which represents the success rates of sewing machine repairs registered in the RepairMonitor, grouped by how old the machines are. Sewing machines which have been produced before the 2000s have a higher repairability than the newer once.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2058 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2058 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Year-of-Production-estimated-of-registered-products-in-2019-Kopie-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Marieke notices that people often have to return the newer machines to the specialist in case of problems. In such cases, a new chip often has to be inserted. You cannot easily tinker with such machines yourself. That is a pity, says Marieke. Few young people with a sewing machine visit Marieke in her Repair Caf\u00e9. It is often older women who don\u2019t know how to handle their sewing machine anymore.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Websites about sewing machines&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Websites about sewing machines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, there are more and more good sewing machine websites. Marieke often visits the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.matri.eu\/product-videos\">Matri website.<\/a> It has a whole &lt;step-by-step-maintenance plan&gt; with clear images and many sewing machines parts. Furthermore, it provides sewing tips as well as a forum with solutions to common sewing machine problems. When it comes to right maintenance , then this <a href=\"https:\/\/aces.nmsu.edu\/pubs\/_c\/C102\/#:~:text=To%20remove%20any%20remaining%20dirt,case%2C%20and%20in%20other%20areas.\">website<\/a> provides a detailed description of how to take care of your sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a Pfaff sewing machine, there is also the possibility of visiting their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pfaff.com\/en-GB\/Support-and-Updates\/Support\">website<\/a>. Here you can enter your machine name and find the manual online.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Repair your coffee maker yourself or drop by the Repair Caf\u00e9!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Do you need help repairing your sewing machine? Then come to a <a href=\"https:\/\/repaircafe.org\/en\/visit\">Repair Caf\u00e9 in your area<\/a>. Want to do the repair yourself? Then find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/en\/community\/repair-guides\/\">repair guide at iFixit<\/a>! You can also use these step-by-step guides to prepare your visit to the Repair Caf\u00e9. This way you can read what to expect.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sewing machines are easy to repair in the Repair Caf\u00e9. This certainly applies to mechanical ones. 73 percent of the sewing machines brought to the Repair Caf\u00e9 are successfully repaired. This is evident from the RepairMonitor, the online tool with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":46151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[198,459,278],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-data-collection","category-sewing-machine","category-tips-tricks","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sewing machine broken? 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