Machine Maintenance - Clinic
Machine Maintenance - Clinic
Cleaning & Maintaining your Sewing Machine
Pull out your machine and learn how to maintain it at home. From cleaning to oiling, we'll go over how to keep your forever machine running for nearly forever. Plus we'll talk about adjusting tension, fixing basic problems, and knowing when to take your machine in to be serviced. This workshop is taught by a Bernina Machine Technician.
Limited to 5 students (16 yrs of age or older); 2 students are required for class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund.
- Level: beginner
- We provide: the expertise & a handout ( and for those of you in the shop, scrap fabric, machine oil & a new needle).
- You bring: yourself and your machine. Make sure that you have the owner's manual AND that you have all the accessories including the power cord. You'll also want some plain cotton fabric to sew on.
- Class length: 1 and a half hours
Note that masks are required on Mondays. You may be asked to mask on other days.
*Some Sewing Classes may be scheduled for our downstairs studio. Please contact us if you would prefer not to navigate stairs and we will switch studios.
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Last minute cancellations
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any cancellations with less than 72 hours notice. Of course, if you can’t make a class at the last minute you can always send someone in your place.
Class Credits
Due to the very limited enrollment in our classes and the special nature of our workshops, classes/workshops are non-refundable. However, if you let us know at least 72 hours in advance, we will transfer you to another class of your choosing or credit your gather here account.
Please email us at with any class cancellation requests. A reply email will have your credit info attached.
Class Materials
All materials are included in our 'Basics' classes.
Intermediate and advanced classes often require that you bring your own materials; please check the class description for a complete materials list.
Or read all of our Class Policies.
Instruction was excellent, clear and helpful. Instructor was fun and informative. And, she clearly knew the subject. I learned what I needed in a short amount of time. Thank you.