I've been thinking about doing this because last year I took my brother NX600 machine (which I have never had in the shop except to be dusted and cleaned) to my local dealer (where I bought it). The man who owned the store retired and the people there said they knew what was wrong but didn't know how to fix it. I asked who might know and they told me the only person they knew was the guy who retired. Luckily he's still fixing machines out of another shop and he did fix my machine but I began to wonder if I keep my machine and don't upgrade (and it has more features and stitches than I'll ever need) who will fix it once "my guy" is no longer doing this. I also wonder about other people out there who are disposing good machines because they don't know or can't afford to have them "cleaned" for $150 dollars. I will check out your courses. Thank you for doing this and God's speed.
I have been told that if I have my sewing machine serviced by a person that is not “certified” for my brand of machine then I void the warranty. Is this a true statement? TY
It *can* be true. Warranty only covers actual malfunction of the machine due to a manufacturing defect. And for most manufacturers, the warranty is only good for the first year. On your highest end machines, you might se 2-3 year warranties, but if you just paid $8k for a machine, you're probably not looking to get into it yourself right away. So yes, technically if the company could prove that the machine was accessed by someone other than an authorized tech, the warranty can be voided. I think there is a big misunderstanding in general about the length of warranties on machines, though.
Hi Rita, thank you very much! I am in Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. We are teaching sewing machine service and repair for anyone that's interested, all classes are online, both live and on-demand. Here's our website if you'd like to check us out! www.sewingdocacademy.com
Ana, if you visit our website, you'll see that we are rolling out virtual learning to teach people to service machines. It'll take some time to have all of the workshops up and ready, but most will be available my middle/end of this year, so you don't have to go work for a shop first. You can train as it fits your schedule, and I guarantee you'll have a better chance of finding someone that will hire you because you have knowledge. Here's the website: www.sewingdocacademy.com
Andi???, Can I call you by that name? I just read it off your shirt. However, My question is and I am not sure if I missed it. The name of your training school. Please reply to my request. As I want to learn how to repair sewing machines. I am retired person, however, I find that people charge exorbitantly high price for simple fixes. of course its justifiablel that they charge hundred some dollars however the drop off and pick up time is too too much. Here in Surrey its two to three months. A fix may not be that critical. May be a person used wrong needle. or put the needle the wrong way. May be some little mistake. I would do it for fun. Please get back.
Yes, you can call me Andi :) This is an older video I did, but it still applies! I built the Sewing Doc Academy to teach people machine service repair, restoration, and troubleshooting for the reasons you stated here! You are absolutely right - most of the time it's just a minor issue, not something that requires a long wait with a technician! There is an open house event coming up Tuesday, I encourage you to register for it (free!) so you can see how and why our programs work. If you can't make it live, the replay will be sent to you automatically. I'd love to work with you, and thank you so much for your very kind comment! www.learnmachineservice.com/live-webinar/apr04/register
I want to learn how to repair sewing machines. How do I go about it? i'm in CO so far I have not found a brick & mortar school. I want to service: Viking, Handy Quilter , & Brother.. any help you can provide I would appreciate it.
Happy to help! There currently isn't any kind of school or program to teach this. I found a few retired guys that teach some aspects of machine service and repair, but you have to travel to them and absorb it all in a few days, and it doesn't really cover everything. So I decided to build a program (I've had my own service shop for 13 years), and we are the first people doing it virtually, so you can learn from anywhere (currently US only). If you go to my website, you'll see the details there. We have already launched our vintage machine workshop, which I recommend as the starting point for anyone getting into the industry, and many more will follow this year. I am doing a live presentation on February 9 at 1 p.m. ET here and on Facbeook, and it'll give the path we've created to get into the service industry. It's not a fast or quick learning path, but we are building it so you can keep applying and building your skills. I'd love for you to join us! Here's the website: www.sewingdocacademy.com
Here's the link to the presentation that explains how we work and the workshops that are releasing this year. Happy to answer any questions! ua-cam.com/video/JgCAP5Idbu0/v-deo.html
Where do I go to become certified for viking? I have all viking machines. I just signed up for your webinar and would like to take some of your classes. Looking forward to the 20th!
Yeah, have visited both. Recommend people to them often. Totally different learning model. Our program isn't for everyone, just like there isn't. Have a nice day!
@@SewingDocAcademy I been interested in this for some time. When I was doing my research to see if the was a market for sewing machine repair somebody said that sewing was a dieting art I don’t think it is but you know more about than I do. Best wishes.
@@donald8354 If you don't sew, you think no one sews. The sewing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. People sew. Sewing machines have to have service and repair, and it's one of the only appliances people have an attachment to. In 15 years, I never once had to pay for advertising, and for the last 6 years, my shop had more work than it could handle with 3 technicians. People have to drive hours for service because there is such a lack of technicians. Dependent on the area one lives in, there is very high demand for technicians.
the biggest problem with YT is you about to know what you are doing to know if the "YT expert" knows what they are talking about. A lot of video's , especially on electrical issues, will get you killed
I'm actually not a UA-cam expert, I'm an experienced, professional sewing machine technician and restorationist. This is why I have built programs to personally teach these skills - because UA-cam videos on any topic of sewing machine service and repair can be sketchy, AND unlike UA-cam videos, we give direct, one-on-one instruction and guidance in our programs.
I've been thinking about doing this because last year I took my brother NX600 machine (which I have never had in the shop except to be dusted and cleaned) to my local dealer (where I bought it). The man who owned the store retired and the people there said they knew what was wrong but didn't know how to fix it. I asked who might know and they told me the only person they knew was the guy who retired. Luckily he's still fixing machines out of another shop and he did fix my machine but I began to wonder if I keep my machine and don't upgrade (and it has more features and stitches than I'll ever need) who will fix it once "my guy" is no longer doing this. I also wonder about other people out there who are disposing good machines because they don't know or can't afford to have them "cleaned" for $150 dollars. I will check out your courses. Thank you for doing this and God's speed.
I have been told that if I have my sewing machine serviced by a person that is not “certified” for my brand of machine then I void the warranty. Is this a true statement? TY
It *can* be true. Warranty only covers actual malfunction of the machine due to a manufacturing defect. And for most manufacturers, the warranty is only good for the first year. On your highest end machines, you might se 2-3 year warranties, but if you just paid $8k for a machine, you're probably not looking to get into it yourself right away. So yes, technically if the company could prove that the machine was accessed by someone other than an authorized tech, the warranty can be voided. I think there is a big misunderstanding in general about the length of warranties on machines, though.
great information! Where are you located?
Hi Rita, thank you very much! I am in Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. We are teaching sewing machine service and repair for anyone that's interested, all classes are online, both live and on-demand. Here's our website if you'd like to check us out! www.sewingdocacademy.com
I’m mainly interested in industrial machines do you offer that?
No, unfortunately, I only work with home domestic machines.
I think you can google and find a repair manual.
Lil bit of a bummer. Gotta find me shop to work for hope I can get sent to train
Ana, if you visit our website, you'll see that we are rolling out virtual learning to teach people to service machines. It'll take some time to have all of the workshops up and ready, but most will be available my middle/end of this year, so you don't have to go work for a shop first. You can train as it fits your schedule, and I guarantee you'll have a better chance of finding someone that will hire you because you have knowledge. Here's the website: www.sewingdocacademy.com
@@SewingDocAcademy thank you! I'll keep my eye out ☺️
Andi???, Can I call you by that name? I just read it off your shirt. However, My question is and I am not sure if I missed it. The name of your training school. Please reply to my request. As I want to learn how to repair sewing machines. I am retired person, however, I find that people charge exorbitantly high price for simple fixes. of course its justifiablel that they charge hundred some dollars however the drop off and pick up time is too too much. Here in Surrey its two to three months. A fix may not be that critical. May be a person used wrong needle. or put the needle the wrong way. May be some little mistake. I would do it for fun. Please get back.
Yes, you can call me Andi :) This is an older video I did, but it still applies! I built the Sewing Doc Academy to teach people machine service repair, restoration, and troubleshooting for the reasons you stated here! You are absolutely right - most of the time it's just a minor issue, not something that requires a long wait with a technician! There is an open house event coming up Tuesday, I encourage you to register for it (free!) so you can see how and why our programs work. If you can't make it live, the replay will be sent to you automatically. I'd love to work with you, and thank you so much for your very kind comment!
www.learnmachineservice.com/live-webinar/apr04/register
I want to learn how to repair sewing machines. How do I go about it? i'm in CO so far I have not found a brick & mortar school. I want to service: Viking, Handy Quilter , & Brother.. any help you can provide I would appreciate it.
Happy to help! There currently isn't any kind of school or program to teach this. I found a few retired guys that teach some aspects of machine service and repair, but you have to travel to them and absorb it all in a few days, and it doesn't really cover everything. So I decided to build a program (I've had my own service shop for 13 years), and we are the first people doing it virtually, so you can learn from anywhere (currently US only). If you go to my website, you'll see the details there. We have already launched our vintage machine workshop, which I recommend as the starting point for anyone getting into the industry, and many more will follow this year.
I am doing a live presentation on February 9 at 1 p.m. ET here and on Facbeook, and it'll give the path we've created to get into the service industry. It's not a fast or quick learning path, but we are building it so you can keep applying and building your skills. I'd love for you to join us!
Here's the website: www.sewingdocacademy.com
Here's the link to the presentation that explains how we work and the workshops that are releasing this year. Happy to answer any questions!
ua-cam.com/video/JgCAP5Idbu0/v-deo.html
Where do I go to become certified for viking? I have all viking machines. I just signed up for your webinar and would like to take some of your classes. Looking forward to the 20th!
How does someone become affiliated with a dealer, especially if you aren't experienced?
Nice to hear from you, can one join you to learn
Yes, absolutely! You can find information about our programs at www.sewingdocacademy.com
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Why didn’t you give hyperlinks in the description page for your webpage? It’s a real PIA to cut and past this stuff.
You : We desperately need sewing machine technicians.
Also you : Don’t try to teach yourself because you’ll do it wrong.
Yeah, that pretty much sums it up! Pretty transparent about that.
Wrong there a school in Texas another school in Ohio another school in Missouri they all teach sewing machine repair. Best wishes.
Yeah, have visited both. Recommend people to them often. Totally different learning model. Our program isn't for everyone, just like there isn't. Have a nice day!
@@SewingDocAcademy I been interested in this for some time. When I was doing my research to see if the was a market for sewing machine repair somebody said that sewing was a dieting art I don’t think it is but you know more about than I do. Best wishes.
@@donald8354 If you don't sew, you think no one sews. The sewing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. People sew. Sewing machines have to have service and repair, and it's one of the only appliances people have an attachment to. In 15 years, I never once had to pay for advertising, and for the last 6 years, my shop had more work than it could handle with 3 technicians. People have to drive hours for service because there is such a lack of technicians. Dependent on the area one lives in, there is very high demand for technicians.
the biggest problem with YT is you about to know what you are doing to know if the "YT expert" knows what they are talking about. A lot of video's , especially on electrical issues, will get you killed
I'm actually not a UA-cam expert, I'm an experienced, professional sewing machine technician and restorationist. This is why I have built programs to personally teach these skills - because UA-cam videos on any topic of sewing machine service and repair can be sketchy, AND unlike UA-cam videos, we give direct, one-on-one instruction and guidance in our programs.