Featherweight Maintenance Class

The good thing about owning a Singer Featherweight sewing machine is that you do not have to worry about voiding the warranty. You are free to do the simple repairs and get back on schedule quickly. The first step is to unplug the machine and start searching for the location of the problem.

This may involve removing covers, bobbins, needles, and so on. Always start with the simple easy to fix sources, that way you save time and money when they are the actual problem. The 3 common areas that cause you the most problems are the threading of the machine, the needle, and the bobbin area.

Tools & Accessories Needed:

Featherweight machine and foot pedal.

An old towel or mat for under the machine as you will be turning it over and onto its side.

2 Screwdrivers: 1 that fits small precision-size screws, and 1 that fits screw heads like the spool pin on top of the machine.

A towel or paper towels to wipe grease off your hands (some machines may be greasy).

Sew Retro Grease and Oil, Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant or Clear Synthetic Oil.

Cleaning brush.

Thread and fabric to do some stitching once the service is complete.

Paper to take notes.

There may be some parts needing replacement such as bad feet, bulbs, belts and foot pedal feet

Highly recommended but not required:

Featherweight Maintenance Book

Featherweight Owner’s Manual

Small bowl to keep loose parts

Nitrile or rubber gloves

Please bring lunch or snack to class. There is a fridge and microwave you are welcome to use. Drinks and food are allowed in the sewing area.

Before signing up for class, please check your schedule and read our class policy carefully. To be fair to our teachers and other students we must remain firm in our registration and cancellation policies.

Classes must be paid in full when you sign up for class. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class, and you will be issued store credit.

Our guest teachers reserve the right to cancel 48 hours prior to any class if the participation level is below any stated minimum.

We will issue a full refund for any class we fully cancel. We will reschedule classes as quickly as possible, rescheduled classes are not subject to a full refund, if you cannot attend the new dates you will receive store credit. 

Your registration in class implies your agreement to adhere to all the above-stated cancellation and refund policies. 

Your registration in class implies your agreement to adhere to our current mask policy. No refunds will be given if you choose not to attend class based on any expectation of a relaxed mask policy. 

In the event of inclement weather, classes could have a delayed start time or be rescheduled for another day. If we are experiencing snow and icy conditions, please check social media including Facebook and Instagram. This will be the quickest way to receive updates as the stores might not be open if road conditions are too dangerous for staff to get to the store to call or email you.