How to Become a Service Repairman for Embroidery Machines

Although there are many people that enjoy the hobby of embroidering, there are very few technicians who are able to service these machines. By learning the skills of embroidery machine repair, you can become a part of a lucrative trade.

Go to your local fabric or craft store. Both JoAnn Fabrics and Michael's Crafts are popular national chains. Many craft stores offer free or low-cost classes on many different topics, including embroidery machines. By taking these classes, you can find out if you have a real interest in embroidery machine repair.

Visit your local library and check out several books about embroidery machines. As you continue to learn how to fix the machines, these will be good reference books to have handy.

Buy a cheap, used embroidery machine that needs repair. You can find them online, or at a flea market or garage sale. The most popular brands include Singer, Brother and Viking machines.

Attempt to repair the machine using your training and your reference books. If you need help, contact a local repair shop or repairman and ask for advice. Some community colleges also offer classes on sewing machine and embroidery machine repair.

Visit a sewing machine repair shop once you have fixed several machines by yourself. Offer your services as a free-lance repairman. You can also start your own embroidery machine repair business. By advertising in the classified section of the newspaper and on the Internet, you be able to make contact with potential customers.