We would like to announce our “Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge Technical Seminar” of 2025. We hope you can join us!
Training goals with the primary focus on:
1. Basic sewing machine knowledge
2. Review of the Lockstitch machine
3. Review of Overlock machines
4. Review of Bartack LK, introduction to programmable machines, AMS, PLK
Pricing & Dates
This 3.5-day training program costs $1,500 per person in Grapevine, TX. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the seminar if we do not reach the minimum requirement of 6 attendees and a maximum of 10. Please sign up now!
2025 Dates
- June 9-12, 2025
- September 15-18, 2025
- December 8-11, 2025
Hours Monday only from 1 pm - 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Day 1 - Basic sewing machine knowledge
Operator & mechanic machine safety
Types of needles
Types of threads
Types of feeding systems
Types of machines available
Needle to fabric selection
Thread-to-needle selection
Subclass selection. For Extra Heavy, Heavy, Medium, Light, Extra Light sewing
Name of components
Optional parts, selection
Machine capabilities & limitations
Proper Machine setup
Proper lubrication and greasing
Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance program
How to lookup parts and how to order parts
Understanding Instruction and Engineering Manuals for adjustments
Troubleshooting techniques
Day 2 - Lockstitch Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
What is a lockstitch machine?
Stitch formation
Oil selection and lubrication
Needle selections
Threading
Needle bar timing
Hook timing
Feed dog timing
Knife adjustments
Trim cam timing
Take up spring settings
Tension assembly adjustments
Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
Troubleshooting stitch problems
Add on accessories
Day 3 - Overlock Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
What is an overlock chainstitch machine?
Stitch formation
Oil selection and lubrication
Needle selections
Threading
Needle bar timing
Upper looper timing
Lower looper timing
Feed dog timing
Upper & lower Knife adjustments
Chain cutter
Tension assembly adjustments
Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
Troubleshooting stitch problems
Add on accessories
Day 4 – Bartack Cycle Machine - Standard adjustments following the Instruction book
What is a bartack cycle machine?
Stitch formation
Oil selection and lubrication
Needle selections
Threading
Needle bar timing
Hook timing
X & Y Feed settings
Basic control Panel Settings, How to change programs and patterns (stitch counts for backtacks or short seams, bobbin runout stitch counting)
Upper & lower Knife adjustments
Parts selection for fabric
Tension assembly adjustments
Tearing down and timing the top front end of the machine
Troubleshooting stitch problems
Introduction to Automation and Programmable Pattern Sewing Machine, AMS-PLK, the importance of good clamping