Odessa Sewing Machine Repair

09/24/2026

Can anyone repair a set of boxing gloves?

09/14/2026

07/31/2026

Why do damage needle cause such problems.

The thread passes both ways though the eye with every stitch, not just down.

The thread follows the needle down through the fabric in a stationary position as the take up lever follows the needle giving slack in the thread.

As the just starts up the hook grabs the thread pulling the remainder of slack out down through the eye of the as the needle continues up.

At about half way up, the hook has pulled the thread halfway around the bobbin case. The take up lever now starts back up twice as fast as the needle pulling the thread back up through the eye of the needle.

It is at this point the needle can do the most damage to the thread. As it moves up through the eye a damage needle will grab, rip, tear, and possibly break the thread.

With each stroke the thread incurs more damage until the machine is looping under the fabric, the thread starts shedding or breaks altogether.

The needle also incurs more damage, as a dull needle causes deflection which will eventually cause the needle to bend or break.

Use the correct size needle for the type and thickness of fabric you are sewing.

If you need more needles we have them, come see us.

If your looking far a tough reliable sewing machine come check out Necchi creator series in store or check out our online models here.

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07/27/2026

We got a couple new signs.

One out by the road to make it easier to find the business and one on our door.

07/21/2026

Getting an annual service gets the lint out of hard to reach areas that can’t be seen otherwise.

Lint can stretch and break belts and break gears if it builds up enough.

A service also allow the bushings on the shafts to get oiled before the dry up and lock down.

07/16/2026

These old Kenmore’s are almost bulletproof, 50 years old and still runs like a top!

These are hard to beat for durability and longevity.

04/27/2026

The next machine.

This one will take time and have to go in stages between other machines.

1920’s model 127.

We are doing a complete restore on it.