The Sewing Machine Shop

09/29/2025

New article on 5 important areas on your sewing machine that you can clean from home

Advice on how to clean your sewing machine of compacted lint and shredded thread.

07/21/2025

🚨 Open‑Box Alert! To combat tariff price hikes, we ordered a bulk shipment of Baby Lock Altair 2 and Meridian 2 machines and are passing the savings on to you. The Altair 2 is now $5,999 (reg. $9,499) and offers a generous 11.25″ throat, hundreds of stitches, an extraordinary automatic needle threader and the IQ Designer for wireless artwork transfer and customization. The Meridian 2 is just $3,999 (reg. $6,499) and is a standalone embroidery powerhouse with a 9.5″ × 14″ field, IQ Designer and wireless design transfer. These open‑box deals won’t last long. Call or visit us for a hands‑on demo!

Both machines are equipped with an incredible technology, the IQ Designer. With the IQ Designer, wirelessly transfer artwork directly to your machine, customize it, and stitch it out flawlessly.

07/19/2025

Save $800 on the Baby Lock Accolade! Dan bulk‑ordered 20 Accolades to beat tariffs, and we’re passing the savings to you—own this premier serger‑coverstitch combo for $2,199 (was $2,999). Made in Japan, the Accolade threads itself using air‑threading technology and uses Baby Lock’s revolutionary Automatic Thread Delivery (ATD) system for perfect seams every time. The ATD system was inspired when engineers saw how easily tension dials could be misadjusted—so they eliminated them! Ready to experience frustration‑free serging? Call (925) 937‑7575 or visit us for a demo and use coupon code JULY4ACCOLADE at checkout.
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06/18/2025

Best Sewing Machine for Beginners? Baby Lock Jubilant vs Brother NS80e

Looking for the best sewing machine for beginners? The Baby Lock Jubilant and Brother NS80e are two of the easiest sewing machines to use and perfect choices if your budget is around $500-600.

In this video, we'll compare two standout sewing machines perfect for beginners—the Baby Lock Jubilant and the Brother NS80e. Both models have user-friendly designs, making them ideal if you're just getting started or looking for the easiest machine available.

Notably, both machines feature a truly automatic needle threader—a feature usually reserved for much pricier models. With a budget between $500 and $600, these machines deliver exceptional value and performance.

We'll discuss stitch quality, ease of setup, buttonhole features, and reliability. Find out which machine offers better value for your needs!

✅ Baby Lock Jubilant: Known for ease-of-use, durability, and sleek design.
✅ Brother NS80e: Offers excellent features, affordability, and robust performance.

Check out our in-depth comparison and let us know in the comments which sewing machine fits your sewing style best!

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04/21/2025

🧵How does a sewing machine actually work?
🪡How is the machine designer to make a stitch?
👉Read this article to find out!

Learning how a sewing machines works is helpful for sewing machine repair and troubleshooting from home.

04/17/2025

Best Sewing Machines Under $500-- Ranked by a Sewing Machine Repairman

04/17/2025

🔥 National Serger Month ends April 30! We’ve got rare deals on Baby Lock’s top sergers—Triumph, Applaud, and the 55th Anniversary model—plus fresh stock on Janome’s best machines at the lowest prices in the country (M8, Skyline, 9480, and more!).

📞 Call us, message us, or stop by before these deals are gone!
(925)-708-6666

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04/15/2025

New article goes into detail on the stitch regulator— how it works, how it helps improve free motion sewing, which Machine models are compatible with it, and more!

How Stitch Regulators Work To Give You Professional Results

04/08/2025

🧵✨ Celebrate National Serger Month with a Special Offer! ✨🧵

Baby Lock's mission is simple: build sewing machines that form beautiful stitches and are user friendly. Their limited-edition 55th Anniversary Serger is no exception!

Baby Lock created this serger in honor of the 55th anniversary of old EF-205 model, which is the first serger ever built for home use. In addition to the cool touches of green color, this limited edition 55th Anniversary serger is equipped with 3 features you're going to love:

✅ Motorized Air-Threading Loopers: Effortlessly thread your machine in seconds!
✅ Automatic Thread Delivery (Auto-Tension): Perfect stitches every time, no adjustments required!
✅ Wave Stitch Capability: Add stunning decorative finishes to your projects!

Normally priced at $1,899, we're offering a special in-store price just for April!

📞 Call us today at (925) 937-7575 to learn more or visit our store to experience this remarkable serger in person.

Don't miss your chance—limited quantities available! ⏰

04/07/2025

Is your sewing machine skipping stitches? You're not alone! In this easy-to-follow troubleshooting guide, I'll walk you step-by-step through the most common reasons your sewing machine is skipping stitches and how to quickly fix them.

Whether you use a Bernina, Janome, Brother, Baby Lock, Singer, Pfaff, Viking, or Juki sewing machine, these practical solutions will help you get back to sewing beautifully in no time.

In this video you'll learn:

Why your sewing machine skips stitches

Troubleshooting techniques you can do to solve the problem

Proper sewing machine maintenance to prevent skipped stitches in the future.