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Featherweight Maintenance Clinicwith Tammi Lee
Sunday April 27
www.focusonfibreart.org
Subjects covered:
Troubleshooting - recognizing problems you can solve and problems a specialist should look at
Tension
what we need to look at it
what it is, what it isn't
how to adjust it from a User's point of view and from a repair point of view
Tools and helpers
Cleaning - including some simple disassembly - what to use, what not to use
Common Adjustments - belts, bobbin winder guides, etc.
An understanding of lubricants - what to use, what not to use
How and what to oil, where to use grease and where to use oil
Checking motor brushes
Foot pedal maintenance, cord replacements
Basic restoration of the appearance of the machine
It's stuck, Now what?!
Timing - what it is, what it isn't
Sewing machine misconceptions
About Tammi
Tammi is a sewing machine parts dealer so some basic parts such as motor belts, bobbins, bed cushion (feet), foot control/power cords, LED light bulbs can be made available if she is notified 3 weeks prior to the class. Prices will vary and are not included. [email protected]
http://www.archaicarcane.com
What Does the Student Bring to Class?
Singer featherweight or similar straight stitch vintage machine
Good quality small blade screwdriver
Good quality large blade screw driver
cheaper made ones cane destructive to the screws and finish of the machine
Link brush / small paint brush
Rags
Precision screw driver set * optional
Flashlight
Old toothbrush
Tweezers or Hemostats
Notepad & pen(cil)
Cotton balls
Towel
Q-tips
Test sewing fabric
Thread & wound bobbin
A kit is included in the registration and includes the following:
Grease Syringe
Oil Syringe
Grease
Sewing machine oil
Machine prop
Screwdriver guard
Bubl remove tool
90/14 needle
Spool Pin Felt
Bamboo Skewer
PipeCleaners
Magnetic sheet
Workshop Details
Sunday April 27
10:00 to 4 pm
FFAA Studio
10554 - 110 St
Entrance through the back alley please.
Open to FFAA members only. Either with an individual membership or through a member Guild
NOTICE: FRAGRANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
To ensure a comfortable and safe space for everyone, this is a fragrance-free environment. Please refrain from wearing or using perfumes, colognes, scented lotions, or other fragrant products while on the premises.
Your cooperation helps protect individuals with sensitivities or allergies. Thank you for understanding and respecting this policy.
Maximum Students = 10
Registration Fee is $40 per student
Register here - https://www.focusonfibreart.org/copy-of-events-workshops
Once you pay for your spot, you will receive an automatic confirmation of your registration.
Please note there are no refunds. If you find you cannot attend, the onus is on you to find your replacement. A wait list can be found on FaceBook, "FFAA Workshop Wait List". Students can communicate with those wanting to take your place and exchange the registration fee.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T6C 3J1
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