--- product_id: 9279646 title: "The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert" price: "£20.57" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9279646-the-sewing-machine-master-guide-from-basic-to-expert store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert **Price:** £20.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert - **How much does it cost?** £20.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9279646-the-sewing-machine-master-guide-from-basic-to-expert) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert [Blodget, Clifford L] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert Review: Details on components and attachments were surprising - After buying an older industrial Pfaff, I was curious to see if I could get a ruffle attachment for it. Most online sites either give you a picture and nothing else or show a leaflet that comes with them, no usable description. This book shows the YS Star model I was considering and sure enough, there is both an domestic and industrial model. Had I purchased one on eBay and it was domestic, I would NOT have been happy. They aren't cheap, either. This is why a book like this is helpful. The various types of industrials are explained. Anyone who is doing a bit of upholstery or leather work will get some guidance on walking foot models. Clutch and servo motors are important considerations if your serious about a more industrial machine as well. Fabrics, stitch formation (coverstitch machine anyone?), basic repair tools, adjusting bobbins cases and bobbins sizes explained. I was also glad to see a number of vintage Morse and other Japanese domestic machines. I should mention here that at least some Morse models were made by Toyota. Maybe not the cache of better known names but workhorse nonetheless. It never occurred to me bobbins could be warped or burred, something else I got from the book. It's a good way to kick tires so to speak if you're considered adding to your herd, an upgrade or just starting out. It beats having to return something that wasn't a good fit or performer for your needs. You'll appreciate the fact there isn't any talking down or a ton of techno speak. When you consider most machine showrooms (particularly industrial models) are far and few in between and with a heavier emphasis on vacuum cleaners where domestic machines are sold, a book like this bridge a gap. Good, clear pictures were also a plus. Review: the best single source on troubleshooting and fixing your machine - If you maintain your own machine, you need this book. Clear writing, useful troubleshooting and adjustments with excellent illustrations. This is the "missing manual" that I wish I'd had twenty years ago. Essential tips for buying a new or used home or industrial machine. Contains both basic and advanced trouble shooting, tuning, and adjustments. Could it be better, perhaps, but there isn't another single source that is as helpful and comprehensive. It does show photos of wedge shaped mechanics screwdrivers that I don't use. Instead get a set of hollow ground bits where the sides of the blade are parallel to avoid damaging screws. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #283,302 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #515 in Sewing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (658) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.77 x 11 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0990022722 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0990022725 | | Item Weight | 1.74 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 338 pages | | Publication date | September 24, 2013 | | Publisher | Blodget Publishing, LLC. | ## Images ![The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619FMQpAPnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Details on components and attachments were surprising *by A***L on July 3, 2019* After buying an older industrial Pfaff, I was curious to see if I could get a ruffle attachment for it. Most online sites either give you a picture and nothing else or show a leaflet that comes with them, no usable description. This book shows the YS Star model I was considering and sure enough, there is both an domestic and industrial model. Had I purchased one on eBay and it was domestic, I would NOT have been happy. They aren't cheap, either. This is why a book like this is helpful. The various types of industrials are explained. Anyone who is doing a bit of upholstery or leather work will get some guidance on walking foot models. Clutch and servo motors are important considerations if your serious about a more industrial machine as well. Fabrics, stitch formation (coverstitch machine anyone?), basic repair tools, adjusting bobbins cases and bobbins sizes explained. I was also glad to see a number of vintage Morse and other Japanese domestic machines. I should mention here that at least some Morse models were made by Toyota. Maybe not the cache of better known names but workhorse nonetheless. It never occurred to me bobbins could be warped or burred, something else I got from the book. It's a good way to kick tires so to speak if you're considered adding to your herd, an upgrade or just starting out. It beats having to return something that wasn't a good fit or performer for your needs. You'll appreciate the fact there isn't any talking down or a ton of techno speak. When you consider most machine showrooms (particularly industrial models) are far and few in between and with a heavier emphasis on vacuum cleaners where domestic machines are sold, a book like this bridge a gap. Good, clear pictures were also a plus. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best single source on troubleshooting and fixing your machine *by X***X on February 13, 2024* If you maintain your own machine, you need this book. Clear writing, useful troubleshooting and adjustments with excellent illustrations. This is the "missing manual" that I wish I'd had twenty years ago. Essential tips for buying a new or used home or industrial machine. Contains both basic and advanced trouble shooting, tuning, and adjustments. Could it be better, perhaps, but there isn't another single source that is as helpful and comprehensive. It does show photos of wedge shaped mechanics screwdrivers that I don't use. Instead get a set of hollow ground bits where the sides of the blade are parallel to avoid damaging screws. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Want to give it 5/5, but has some issues *by R***N on June 27, 2022* This is a well written and informative book that has been almost perfect for filling in my knowledge gaps after five months researching and buying several domestic and industrial sewing machines, but my copy of the book has some issues— Specifically, there are large, blank spaces on numerous pages instead of an image or diagram referred to in the text, leaving me to wonder if the images were completely deleted during printing or if they have been shifted to another page or something, or both. If it’s just a formatting error, then it’s an annoyance and I’ll eventually make sense of it after further study and review; if diagrams and photographs have actually gone completely missing, then I didn’t receive the publication promised and will be rather disappointed, because the writing is competent and the information is relevant, only I’m left with an end product that is not as the author intended. At best, it’s a waste of paper printing a book with so much white space between paragraphs. When I get a few extra minutes while I have the book handy, I’ll snap a few photos so potential readers as well as the author and publisher can see (and hopefully correct) what I’m describing. That said, I still recommend this book and only wish I received a copy with less imperfections. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert - You and Your Sewing Machine: A Sewist's Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques (A Field Guide) - Sewing Machine Reference Tool: A Troubleshooting Guide to Loving Your Sewing Machine, Again! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9279646-the-sewing-machine-master-guide-from-basic-to-expert](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/9279646-the-sewing-machine-master-guide-from-basic-to-expert) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*