Sewing Machine Repair – How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Ripped Off

With the economy in the dumps, people are looking for ways to save money. Even though you may be looking for ways to save money by making your own clothes using a sewing machine, you must make sure you also take care of your equipment.

What do you do if you need to get your sewing machine fixed? After all, you got one so that you can spend less on clothes, and you don’t want to end up spending more than the machine is worth.

Let’s take a look at some of the important things to consider when it comes to getting your machine fixed or repaired. Before we look further, make sure you take a look at the trouble shooting guide when you have a problem with your sewing machine. Sometimes, you can find an easy answer in the guide. You’d be surprised to see that sometimes, the answer can be as easy as realizing your machine was unplugged.

First off, if you have done normal maintenance, you should be in better shape. First take a look in the phone book. You want to look for repair companies that may be rated by a third party. If you can find one that is rated by the better business bureau. That is a good indication if the company has a high rating.

Talk to other people and call local fabric shops and try to get a referral. You can even talk to the local machine sales store. In fact, many times they may have a repair staff on hand. One of the biggest things you can do is seek social proof. When someone who is an authority on a subject recommends something, you can be relatively sure that it will be good quality.

Make sure you get more than one estimate. You never really know if you are getting taken advantage of if you go with your first price quote. I like to get at least 3 quotes so I can see how similar the pricing is. I don’t always go with the lowest price. I try to balance price with high quality work.

Lastly, one way to avoid having to get sewing machine repairs is to buy a good machine and make sure you commit to regular maintenance. Just like taking care of your body, preventative maintenance on your sewing machine will ensure long life. That’s it. Now, go enjoy sewing!