Do you want to know more about cleaning, adjusting and maintaining your own sewing machine?  Would you like to to understand how some of the fancy features work?  Maybe you have a hand-me-down from your mother that you’d like to use.  Is your machine temperamental? 

We are fortunate to have Mr. Rich Douglas as a local expert, who has agreed to give some FabMo classes, particularly on the older, mechanical machines, including upkeep, troubleshooting, and adjustments.  He will teach you how to “read” a stitch, talk about fabric weight, needle type and stitch length. plus much more.  He will spend time with each attendee, dealing with his or her own machine.

Bring your sewing machine and have Rich share knowledge and tips to make your sewing experiences fuller.  Though brands and models of machines are different, they frequently share mechanical similarities, so if we group folks with similar  machines, discussing one is also of value to others overhearing the conversation, helping everyone to get maximum benefit from the class. 

This has now been scheduled as a series of hour and a half classes in conjunction with May’s Selection Event,  Friday afternoon May 11, and Saturday morning, May 12.  Class size is limited so reservations are necessary.  Schedule yourself here.  Be sure to include your machine brand and model info in the notes section.    The hour and a half gathering will cost $20. 

Rich has a long time Palo Alto connection with fabric

and sewing machines in the landmark Douglas Sewing Machines & Fabrics store on University Avenue which was in operation from the 50s until closing in 1995.  Since then, Rich has been applying his considerable knowledge of sewing machines to servicing them for individuals and maintaining the machines for Palo Alto Adult Education.

He is an engaging speaker, with a wealth of experience which informs his presentation.