My son is looking to get into sewing machine repair as a business. There's demand for it up here. But search engines in 2025 are shite.

Does anyone know any good resources? Things like old manuals, online communities, forums, wikis, YouTube channels.

For example, he's got a 1928 Singer that's binding. He seems to have good instincts about what's wrong with it, but he's been unable to find a manual. He's got several others he's tinkering with, and wants understand them and become the go-to person in this area with all the knows.

I've directed him to archive.org but I suspect it might not be organized on this topic and it won't offer much community.

Any resources would be appreciated!

[Tagging him: @bamboy ]

#AskFedi #Solarpunk #RightToRepair #sewing #RepairCafe

@corbden @bamboy You've probably seen this a few times already, but dinner's about ready so I'll post it here anyway.

https://www.sewingdocacademy.com/ Completely online sewing machine repair instruction. Everything from antique/vintage machines to currently available machines. Go at your own pace.

I didn't personally take any of the courses (yet), but it looks like a good option.

Sewing Doc Academy

@lisamakesstuff @bamboy Thanks I don't think anyone sent this one yet.