Terms of Use

Welcome to Stitchmend. By using this website, you agree to the terms below. Please read them before you rely on anything you find here.

Informational and educational purpose only

Stitchmend offers general guidance on maintaining and repairing home sewing machines. It is meant to help you understand and care for your own machine. It is not professional, legal, or warranty advice, and it is not a substitute for a qualified sewing-machine technician.

Always unplug your machine before you service it, and follow the instructions in your machine's manual. For motor, electrical, or in-warranty work, consult an authorized technician. Repairs done outside of those channels can void a warranty or create a safety hazard. You are responsible for how you apply anything you read here, and for deciding whether a given fix is right for your machine and your skill level.

No warranty

We research our guides from manufacturer manuals and sewing-machine technician references, and we fact-check each one against authoritative sources before we publish it. Even so, we make no warranty that the content is complete, current, or free of errors.

Repair work involves risk, and outcomes depend on your specific model, its age, and its condition. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Stitchmend and its team are not liable for any loss or damage that results from using this site, including damage to your machine or personal injury.

Intellectual property

The text, photos, illustrations, and design on Stitchmend are ours. Please do not copy, reproduce, or republish them elsewhere without our written permission. You are welcome to link to our pages from your own site, blog, or forum post.

External links and products

Some of our pages link to third-party websites and may recommend products. We share these because we think they are useful, but we do not control them. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or safety of third-party websites, services, or goods. When you follow an outside link or buy a product, the other party's own terms and policies apply. For more on how product recommendations work, see our affiliate disclosure.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time as the site grows or the law changes. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

If you have a question about these terms, contact the Stitchmend team through our contact page.