Featherweight Two-Day Advanced Workshop
This thirteen-hour class over two days will cover everything the user needs to know to maintain their machine in top working order. This is a hands-on, advanced level class in which you will bring your own Featherweight, and learn the following:
Day one covers the basics:
- Complete user-level disassembly
- Stray thread removal
- Cleaning
- Checking the electrical
- Oiling
- Greasing the motor and gears
- Reassembling
- Installing and adjusting the belt
- Servicing the foot controller
- Adjusting tensions and test sew-out.
Day two covers additional topics such as:
- Remove and replace hook assembly
- Repairing loop guard damage
- Hook to needle adjustment
- Needle bar height adjustment
- Hook timing
- Feed dog adjustment
- Presser foot adjustment
- Motor service
- Top thread tension disassembly and reassembly
- Overview of electrical system
- Foot controller adjustment
- FAQs
Properly fitted screwdrivers are essential for Featherweight maintenance without damaging the machine, and to keep up with the class. A maintenance tool and service parts kit is sold separately for $69 as a part of this class. If you bring your own tools or parts we have all the items in the kit available separately.
NOTE: This class will be held at our shop, at:
7348 Fair Oaks Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98513
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class
With only 8 seats this class is expected to sell out quickly, so sign up today!
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | You should know how to thread up and sew on your machine. Some experience servicing your machine is a plus but not necessary. You should be at least somewhat mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools. |
| Materials Included: | Screwdrivers, cleaning tools, oil, gear and motor lube. new drip pad, bobbin winder tire, and other items included in $69 Class Kit |
| Instructor: | David Werther |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.