Learn from a sewing machine repair pro without leaving home
We teach sewists like you how to care for your machines and avoid costly shop visits — all with lifetime access and real support
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Discover sewing machine training that meets you where you are.
Care for your modern machine
Avoid costly repairs and long shop wait times. Learn to clean, service, and maintain your machine — and feel confident every time you sew.
Master vintage machines
Give vintage sewing machines a second life. We'll teach you to safely clean, service, and restore them — and keep them sewing for generations.
Start a service business
Turn your skills into income or impact — whether you’re building a side hustle, helping your community, or launching a sewing machine service business.
How it works
You’ll learn how to clean, service, and maintain your sewing machine (or many machines) at your pace, with real experts and a supportive community always there when you need them.
Choose your learning path
Find the right path for your sewing machines, your goals, and your curiosity.
 Enroll & learn at your pace
Access expert-led videos, guides, and a supportive student community.
 Get help for every machine
Whether you have 1 machine or 12, get expert support for life.Â
Sewing Doc Academy at a glance Â
Our expert-led sewing machine service courses.
Remove Your Covers
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Vintage Sewing Machine Mastery
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Business School & Certification Pogram
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Meet Andi
With over 15 years of experience as a certified technician and former repair shop owner, Andi Barney has worked on thousands of machines and earned certifications from Viking, Brother, and Janome.
Now she teaches what others won’t: how to confidently care for your own sewing machine —without the guesswork, gatekeeping, or weeks-long wait at the shop.
More About Andi
“We teach you exactly what we do in our professional shop. No fluff. No guesswork.”Â
You're not doing this alone
 When you join a Sewing Doc program, you also join a thriving private community where students and pros help each other succeed — no matter where you’re starting.
Susan L.
“Always available to answer questions. Real people making a real difference. I felt so empowered to be able to confidently service my machines!”
Jane H.
“Thank you Andi and all the folks in this group who give tips and respond to assist when we are not sure what to do next.”
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Crystal-Jean R.
“I truly think that Andi and Paul are building an amazing resource and putting it all in one place in a well organized manner.”
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Sally P. B.
“I bought a Singer 401a like the one I learned to sew on, but it barely worked. After starting the courses and diving in, I was able to get running like a champ! 'm restoring vintage machines for others now too.”Â
Mary Jo S.
“I've serviced 13 machines (so far) and gained great confidence thanks to Sewing Doc Academy! I love cleaning up vintage machines and having the reassurance of expert help just a message away.”
Kathy C.
“Just started the classes and excited about my first restore. Picked up a seized machine at Salvation Army, restored it, and now it runs beautifully.”
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Not sure where to start?
Join our next Open HouseÂ
A behind-the-scenes event hosted by sewing machine repair expert Andi Barney, where she’ll walk you through our most popular programs, answer your questions, and show you how to get started.
Register for freeHave questions? We’ve got answers.
Our most common questions — and honest answers to help you feel confident moving forward..
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We'd love to hear from you!
Ask about machine compatibility, course content, or anything else on your mind. Use this form and we'll help you figure out the best next step.
